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Processing Visual Materials
1. CALL NUMBERS
Visual materials do not have call numbers penciled on but are accompanied by a white flag with:
- Location
- Call number
- “Non-standard format” if a videocassette or DVD requires special viewing equipment
2. VIDEO CASES
Videocassettes and DVDs that come in sturdy plastic cases can remain in their original container. If needed, a small number of plastic cases for cassettes and DVDs are kept in the supply cabinets above the sink in Technical Services. Additional supplies are available at the Circulation Desk.
3. BARCODES
The barcode is placed on the front of the videocassette or DVD case, center toward the bottom right. If there is a clear protective cover over the video case, the barcode is placed between the case and the clear cover for protection.
4. GUIDES
A printed guide that fits inside the case and can be circulated with the video has the call number and control number penciled on and is reflected in the piece count. A guide that is separate from the videorecording or is for more than one videorecording has a separate item record and barcode (for details see Video recording with a printed guide in Mixed Media, Section IV, Chapter A).
After processing is complete place videorecordings on the appropriate shelf near the Marking Table.
Prepared by: Linda Keating
Last updated: May 15, 2007
Index Terms: Videocassette, DVD, videorecordings, visual materials