SWLS VAN DELIVERY SERVICE LABEL & PACKAGING GUIDELINES

 

 with Helpful Tips from Don, the SWLS Van Man

Routing Label Selection Guidelines

BLUE
INTRASYSTEM 		Guidelines for Attaching Labels &
Bundling/Rubberbanding Materials
PINK
INTERSYSTEM

Rules of Thumb:
SALMON
INTERSYSTEM

BLUE INTRASYSTEM LABELS*

Use this intrasystem label when routing to: Use this intrasystem label when routing to:
  • SWLS Member Libraries
  • SWLS Headquarters
  • Public Schools [K-12]
  • Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
  • CESA #3
CLICK HERE FOR A MASTER COPY TO PRINT - 4 TO A PAGE, DOUBLE-SIDED (USE BLUE PAPER)

 

This is a 2-sided label

When photocopying, remember to flip the paper to print both sides!

Please use each side
of this routing label
ONE TIME ONLY!
Experience tells us that reusing labels causes unnecessary delays.

CLICK HERE FOR A MASTER COPY TO PRINT - 4 TO A PAGE, DOUBLE-SIDED (USE BLUE PAPER)

Please use ONLY THIS
label for routing items to the following:

  • K-12 schools
  • SWTC
  • CESA #3

[NOTE:  Although intended for routing to schools, SWTC, & CESA #3,
in a pinch, it can be substituted to route items to SWLS Member Libraries.]

* Please use blue paper when making copies of these routing slips.

Click the label image for a "master" copy of the label you want to print.

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INTERSYSTEM ROUTING LABELS (2 Types Available)

Use this intersystem label when routing to:
  • Wisconsin library systems
  • State agencies
  • Correctional institutes

Guidelines for Intersystem Routing Labels

Traditional PINK label

When using the PINK label, check the Wisconsin Libraries' Delivery Service Network List at http://psw.scls.lib.wi.us/delivery/
subdepartments/shipping.html#route
to see if the receiving library is a member of the Intersystem Delivery Network.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

If the receiving library is NOT a memberof the network,you will need to
use another means of shipment, ie: US Postal Service or
a commercial parcel/courier service.

What about Envelopes?

A routing label is not required for envelopes.

However, DO cross out previous destinations on
previously-used envelopes.

Refer to http://psw.scls.lib.wi.us/delivery/
subdepartments/shipping.html#route
[1] to see if the receiving library is a member of the
Intersystem Delivery Network.
[2] Write the To: and For: information required on
the pink intersystem routing label directly on the envelope

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WISCAT'S DELIVERY/RETURN labels

Read these Instructions about using this
NEW WISCAT SHIPPING LABEL

Click here to read instructions

 

SALMON INTERSYSTEM ROUTING LABELS

Use this intersystem label when routing to:

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - SYSTEM Campuses

Guidelines for Using the SALMON Intersystem Routing Labels

CLICK TO PRINT LABELS - 4 TO A SHEET

  • Circle the destination

  • Enter the name of your library

  • Enter the date

 

What about Envelopes?

  • A routing label is not required for envelopes.
  • However, DO cross out previous destinations on previously-used envelopes.
  • Write the TO: and FROM: information required on the UW-System routing label directly on the envelope

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Guidelines for Attaching Routing Labels &
Bundling Materials with Rubber Bands

Using Removable Tape...


 ...tape both ends of the routing label directly to the material,like so....  
...and then apply the
"Rubber Band Wrap"
like so....

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"SAME" RULES OF THUMB FOR BUNDLES

SAME LIBRARY LOCATION
All materials in a bundle must be for the same library.

SAME
HEIGHT
4
Inches
High
SAME
SIZE
Bundle
similarly-sized items & avoid pyramid* bundles
[*Large items topped by small items]

Secure Routing Labels
&
Library Ownership

Make sure the routing label is firmly attached to the item.

If the routing label is lost in transit,
 the library's ownership tag becomes the routing label.
Cardboard Boxes Use REGULAR SCOTCH TAPE when attaching a routing label to cardboard boxes, AND CROSS OUT any previous destinations.

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WELL, THAT ABOUT "WRAPS IT UP."
If you have further questions, CALL SWLS Staff, or check the SCLS web page at
http://psw.scls.lib.wi.us/delivery/networks/networks.html
 for their Complete Routing Label & Packaging Guidelines

Last modified October 17, 2007