How do I package a book with a CD?

There are a couple of different options you can use. Before I go into those, however, I want you to ask yourself these three questions:

• How will your customer/client use the CD? If the disc is something they will use regularly or want to archive, your packaging decision will be different than if the CD is a one-time use marketing piece that's accompanying your book.
• How will you pack the disc? Will you be using an automated line or hand packing?
• And, finally, how will you distribute your CD and book? 

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Once you have answered these questions, you'll have a better idea of which packaging option to use. Here are a few ideas to get you going.

	Vinyl Albums Vinyl albums are the way to go if your CD and book have a high perceived value. This is a favorite among customers who are providing distance learning programs. The packaging is sturdy and good for storing your media for a few years. They have a high-quality look and feel that stands up well during shipping. View our vinyl albums.
	Paper Sleeve with Perfect Bind-In Tab If your book will be professionally printed with "perfect" binding, your printer can insert these sleeves during the binding process. It's an economical alternative and works well for our customers who are offering a text book (like a foreign language text or computer programming text). Packed on an automated line by your printer, these are not really intended for long-term storage. View our Sleeves with Perfect Bind-In Tabs.
	Adhesive Sleeves Technically, adhesive sleeves will stick to darn near anything, so you can team this with presentation folders, binders or books. Personally, I like the way they look with binders. A good choice for a training/HR manual with support materials. Choose between sleeves with resealable closures or ones that are tamper "evident." Choose a polypropylene for true archiving purposes. View our Adhesive Sleeves.
	Adhesive Hubs This is another option that will stick to just about anything, but offer very little in the way of disc protection. Hubs are, however, one of the cheapest disc packaging options available, as well as one of the most flexible options. View our Adhesive Hubs.

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