Can I use audio CDs with magnetic strips with my iMac?

I have a few CDs from my public library that contain magnetic strips on the title side of the discs (I think this is to prevent theft). When I checked out the CDs, the strips were demagnetized.
So my question is: can I put these CDs into my iMac's optical drive without damaging the computer?
Thank you for your help!

What I would do, is first turn the computer off so that the disc grabbing mechanism isn't on. Then try inserting the disc into the slot. If you meet with any kind of resistance trying to put it in, don't risk it. If it slides in and out smoothly when you're doing it by hand, then you're probably safe.

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