• Never write directly on diskettes
• Use labels for call numbers and ownership stamps
• House diskettes so that they can't be bent, scratched, or crushed
• Do not expose to dust and temperature fluctuations
• Make backup copies of diskettes and store the copies separately
• Avoid contact with magnetic desensitizers, which erase information on diskettes

  OR

• Place labels for call numbers and ownership stamps on the accompanying jewel boxes, but be sure not to separate CDs from their boxes
• Use compact disk circle labels specifically designed for affixing information directly to CDs
• Scratches and other surface blemishes can ruin CDs Handle them with care
• Save documentation containing product descriptions, setup instructions, and instructions for use. Ensure that patrons have access to the documentation