[Wactclc-alma] Spine-O-Matic

[Heather Jean Uhl]

Kirsti, we're happy to help.  ^_^

Heather Jean Uhl, Faculty Librarian (pronouns: she / they)
Library Department Chair 2022-2023
Acquisitions & Cataloging Department Supervisor
Everett Community College - Library Media Center
huhl at everettcc.edu | (425)388-9139



On Wed, Apr 19, 2023 at 10:29 AM Thomas, Kirsti <
Kirsti.Thomas at seattlecolleges.edu> wrote:

> Heather,
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> This is really helpful. Thank you to you and Spencer for sharing your
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> It will be ok!
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> Kirsti S. Thomas (Hear my first name <http://namedrop.io/kirstithomas>)
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> Library Technical Services Manager & Systems Librarian
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> Seattle Colleges
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> *From:* Wactclc-alma <wactclc-alma-bounces at lists.ctc.edu> *On Behalf Of *Heather
> Jean Uhl
> *Sent:* Tuesday, April 18, 2023 16:48
> *To:* WACTCLC Alma Discussion <wactclc-alma at lists.ctc.edu>
> *Subject:* Re: [Wactclc-alma] Spine-O-Matic
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> Hi, everyone.
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> Our awesome cataloging specialist Spencer Green has kindly become our
> local Spine-o-matic expert.  I'm sharing his notes below.
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> We began using SpineOMatic with our desktop laserjet printers which use
> sheets of 40 labels, sized 2" x 7/8" Demco Multipurpose Processing Labels
> <https://www.demco.com/demco-reg-gaylord-reg-multipurpose-processing-labels-2-x-910>.
> Our desktop printers are HP Laser Jet Pro M404dn.  We have now shifted to
> also using single-use Dymo Label Writer 450 Twin Turbo printers using 1"
> x 2 1/8" labels on 500 label rolls
> <https://www.staples.com/DYMO-30336-Multipurpose-Labeling-Tape-Labels-White-Roll-of-500/product_401566.>
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> In terms of physical processing workflows, the batch sheets printers are
> better for situations when we have a full cart of books that need spine
> labels or for preprinted "Closed Stacks" type labels that all have the same
> content. The thermal ink seems to flake off more with our HP printers and
> is crisper on the Dymos. Reusing a partially-used sheet of labels with the
> HPs provides diminishing returns and we often have partial misprints with
> the batch printer and tend to have issues with printing longer call numbers
> and them being too long for the label.  The Dymo labels allow us to quickly
> print a handful of labels without requiring a full batch of 40 labels and
> have been extremely useful in the year or two that we have had them. The
> Dymo printers are also compatible with a wide variety of label sizes.
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> The SpineOMatic API
> <https://developers.exlibrisgroup.com/blog/spineomatic-label-printing-software-for-alma/>
> is also free to use and has pretty good documentation.  It provided
> everything Spencer and I needed for our ongoing tinkering.  After a bit of
> initial set-up defining label sizes/margins; creating the configuration
> file that guides the creation of call number prefixes for certain
> collections; and how you want the call number / date parsed onto the
> defined label, the process goes pretty smoothly.
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> Heather Jean Uhl, Faculty Librarian (pronouns: she / they)
> Library Department Chair 2022-2023
> Acquisitions & Cataloging Department Supervisor
> Everett Community College - Library Media Center
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> huhl at everettcc.edu | (425)388-9139
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> On Mon, Apr 17, 2023 at 3:01 PM Waite, Karen <Karen.Waite at scc.spokane.edu>
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> Me too! I’ve looked into a little bit before, but to have a full
> conversation would be great!
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> SCC Library Circulation Supervisor
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> *From:* Wactclc-alma <wactclc-alma-bounces at lists.ctc.edu> *On Behalf Of *Cara
> Beth Stevenson
> *Sent:* Monday, April 17, 2023 2:54 PM
> *To:* (wactclc-alma at lists.ctc.edu) <wactclc-alma at lists.ctc.edu>;
> 'Wactclc-alma' <wactclc-alma-bounces at lists.ctc.edu>
> *Subject:* [Wactclc-alma] Spine-O-Matic
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> I would like to learn more about using SpineOMatic for printing spine
> labels.
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> How difficult is it to integrate into book processing procedures? What
> kind of label stock can I use for printing?
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> Are there any additional costs for using the API?
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> I’m asking because the label stock we have been using is no longer
> available, so we might as well get with the program.
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> Cara Beth Stevenson
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> Library Paraprofessional 3 for Technical Services
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> John Spellman Library
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> Grays Harbor College
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