Tattle-Tape


bibliotheca Tattle-Tape™ Security Strips + applicators

For ultimate security and peace-of-mind, academic and public libraries around the world have trusted Tattle-Tape Security Strips to keep their valuable collections secure for more than 40 years. These industry-leading electromagnetic strips offer superior adhesion, along with a range of sizing and application options.

Please note: all Tattle-Tape Security Strips packaging will be update to our new corporate bibliotheca brand standards throughout 2018. Customers may receive 3M packaging until supplies last.

bibliotheca Tattle-Tape™ gate

Designed for use with Tattle-Tape Security Strips, the system detects all EM strips in any orientation and uses the latest DSP (digital signal processing) technology. Along with a selection of built-in LED alarm light colors to choose from, it also features interchangeable graphic panels and is completely safe for all magnetic media. The Tattle-Tape gate reduces false alarms, is fully integrated with libraryConnect devices and has an integrated, visible people counter.

bibliotheca Tattle-Tape™ gate clear

Tattle-Tape gate clear has a clear finish to help integrate into any library environment and comes with all the benefits of the Tattle-Tape gate, including your choice of built-in LED alarm light colors and the latest DSP (digital signal processing) technology. Designed for use with Tattle-Tape Security Strips, the system detects all EM strips in any orientation and is completely safe for all magnetic media. The Tattle-Tape gate reduces false alarms, is fully integrated with libraryConnect devices and has an integrated, visible people counter.

bibliotheca Tattle-Tape™ workstation

The Tattle-Tape workstation allows staff to process library materials quickly and efficiently while virtually eliminating false alarms. With the ability to desensitize and resensitize Tattle-Tape™ Security Strips on print materials, CDs and DVDs, and an ergonomic design, the Tattle-Tape workstation has intuitive feedback indicators that make it simple for staff to quickly process materials.

bibliotheca hybrid workstation

This timesaving staff workstation combines item identification and security into a single operation. With its flexible design for improved ergonomics, the workstation improves efficiency and increases productivity by processing both barcodes and RFID tags at checkout and return. The workstation can also perform barcode-to-RFID conversions for new acquisitions and smaller scale collections. The case set feature empowers you to identify if the case and the item match without opening the case, which reduces handling time. The verifier light confirms the presence of a sensitized Tattle-Tape Security Strip.

bibliotheca Tattle-Tape™ bookcheck

The bibliotheca Tattle-Tape bookcheck reliably allows staff to process library materials quickly and efficiently while virtually eliminating false alarms. This unit can desensitize and resensitize Tattle-Tape Security Strips on print materials, CDs and DVDs. It has an easy-to-use interface, ergonomic design and intuitive feedback indicators. With a sleek design that complements virtually any library décor, the Tattle-Tape bookcheck can easily be installed onto a counter. Additionally, it is designed to work with existing integrated library systems and is USB-enabled to accommodate upgrades.

bibliotheca Tattle-Tape™ desensitizer

This fast, efficient device adapts to virtually any checkout configuration and is ideal for high-volume checkout-only operations. It safely desensitizes bibliotheca Tattle-Tape Security Strips on print materials and CDs.

bibliotheca Tattle-Tape™ resensitizer

This electrical portable unit fully resensitizes bibliotheca Tattle-Tape Security Strips on print materials and CDs, ensuring a fully secured collection. Print materials are resensitized in one pass, CDs in two passes. The green light signals that the unit is operating. UL-certified. Meets the WEEE and RoHS Directives.

Tattle-Tape™ Security Strips DCD-2

These precision balanced strips are designed for CDs and DVDs. The easy, one-step application process integrates two strips into a clear film overlay that prevents removal and protects the surface of the disc. Strips will not affect performance.

Tattle-Tape™ Security Strips B2

Ultra-thin, double-sided strips are designed to be applied between pages of books and periodicals. The extra-long liner makes it easier to insert the strip deeply into the gutter, making it virtually undetectable.

Tattle-Tape™ Security Strips B1

Single-sided strips are designed for hardcover books. Strips can be easily inserted into book spines with a bayonet either on a countertop or right in the stacks. Strips are completely concealed.

Tattle-Tape™ Security Strip R2

Applied with the bibliotheca Tattle-Tape Application system, these strips are in roll format with no liners to remove. They’re automatically dispensed and can be applied to print materials five times faster than traditional strips.

Tattle-Tape™ Application System

With this device, you can apply Tattle-Tape Security Strips to print materials three to five times faster than applying strips by hand. Use it in the stacks or behind the scenes. UL-certified.

Tattle-Tape™ Security Strips SB-3

These strips are designed for unboxed audiocassettes and small books. Strips are hidden by a cover-up label that can be printed with a title or other information. Cover up labels need to be ordered separately.