TAE/TExpress Labels

Using the correct labels and completing those labels properly is the best way to ensure your packages arrive on time. Amigos is aware that some libraries use automated labeling for ILLiad or through other programs. However, if you cannot duplicate the information found on a standard TAE shipping label, it is best to forgo the automated labeling system and use the templates provided. Use 3”x 4” non-adhesive name badge insert cardstock such as the Avery 5392 for the nylon bags and 3 1/3"x 4" adhesive shipping labels such as the Avery 5164 for envelopes and boxes.

Take a few minutes to check the updated participant list to verify the correct location number and hub before preparing a label for shipping. Use of OCLC shipping data is not recommended as it may not always be accurate, but the list found on the Amigos website is constantly updated. For example, if you receive a request from Cooke County Library that lists a TExpress courier location number and hub code on the ILL slip, checking the updated list would reveal that this library is no longer a courier service participant and you will need to send their package by other means.

Spend a few moments ensuring that correct shipping information appears on the correct label, according to current shipping guidelines, and you’ll save the days to weeks it can take redirecting a package.

If you are sending a package to MALA, make sure you use the Amigos-to-MALA labelmaker. Using this label is the best way to ensure your package will be sent accurately and quickly.

Additionally, Amigos continues to receive bags with shipping labels missing from the clear plastic window. During transit, labels placed in the bag may slip out of the inside flap, preventing sorters from sending the bags to their intended destinations. To avoid delaying your packages, place a piece of clear Scotch® tape over the center, inside flap to prevent the label from becoming lost during transit. Use only clear Scotch® tape, as its adhesive isn’t strong enough to damage the bag. See the picture at right.