Checklist for Catalogers

  • Has the order been loaded or copy created?
  • Is the book a related edition?
  • Is the other edition in the same call number?  Translation cutter updated?
  • If the call numbers are not the same, was a Boxwork form submitted?
  • Has Series been checked in the Series Authority File?
  •  If the Series is traced, is the form correct?
  • Do ISBN numbers and Edition match the book?
  • Has a MARC Holdings Record been created or updated for a multi-volume set?
  • Does the date in the call number reflect the date in the 11X field, if present?
  • Has the call number been checked in the Call Number Index of correct library?
  • Have typographical and tagging errors been corrected?
  • Has call number been copied onto t.p. correctly + location, copy no., vol. no.?
  • Has control number been written on the t.p.?
  • Has the cataloger’s logon been added to the Created By field?
  • Has Date Cataloged been updated?
  • Are Item Type and Location correct?
  • Are the Number of Pieces, Volume, and Item Cat1,  Item Cat2 correct?
  • Has Current Location been changed to INPROCESS? 
    • Exceptions:  WRC, LSC-SPECL, GOV-MICRO
    • Exception:  WRC, LSC-SPECL, GOV-MICRO
    • Does all bibliographical information on record match our item?
  • Has Item ID barcode been scanned and affixed to the book?
  • Have names “[UNAUTHORIZED]” been checked in a Name Authority File?
  • Have needed N/A records been printed out, initialed for the N/A Update basket?
  • Has the OCLC number been recorded for update by student when necessary?
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