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Hello,
We have gone through some trial and error to find the labels that stick well enough to the kids' clothes, but not too well when they are 'misplaced' on exhibits or the floor. Under this email is information from my staff re the labels. 

We are also thinking of a board or globe at the exit to encourage students to place their labels at the end of the day. We are considering making it a challenge to see how big they can make the sticker ball - or something of the like - to try to focus where they end up. Right now, lamp posts outside the entrance are the place of choice. Another option might be a fancy kind of flip chart attached
to the wall at the exit (it wouldn't look like a flipchart) but where we could peel off the discarded stickers in one piece periodically and start anew. 

One final note on how we use these: we colour code our labels depending on the type of visit (exhibit hall only; exhibit hall with program; exhibit hall with OMNI) so that the groups are easily identifiable. We also print the group's itinerary on the labels so that any of our staff can help them find their way during the day and the students themselves and parent volunteers have full information
about their visit plan. While I do like the idea of going to a bracelet instead of a label, I'm not willing to give up the value we get from using the labels as not only proof of admission, but of providing a customer service. 
Catherine

They must order custom labels with Sock Rider Adhesive.
We order from  Label Force  (Toronto Company) 416-292-1736 tel


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Catherine Paisley
Director, Science Education
Ontario Science Centre
416-696-3295
www.ontariosciencecentre.ca



Informal Science Education Network <[log in to unmask]> on April 22, 2009 at 4:42 PM -0400 wrote:
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>Hi all - 
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>We are currently using printed stickers to identify guests.  They work great - people like to wear them and they are easy to spot across a crowded exhibit floor.  Our issue is that the adhesive is quite strong and it is difficult to remove the stickers from carpet, floor, wall, etc.
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>We are planning a "place sticker here" board outside the entrance, but does anyone have any other suggestions, including suppliers for stickers you use and are happy with?
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>Thanks -
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>Stefanie Kompathoum
>Director of Guest Services
>The Health Adventure
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