Section III, Chapter O
Completing Cataloging
To complete cataloging after editing bibliographic records:
- Check system and LC authority files for names and series.
- Edit records to conform to name and series authorities and make print-outs for authority work (see Name and Title Authority Guidelines for Catalogers and Series Authority Guidelines for Catalogers, Section VI, Chapters A and B).
- Check call number index for conflicts and to determine Cutter number. When a call number conflict exists with related editions, check schedules to determine correct call number and make out boxwork slips as necessary to change old call number.
- Load Order or Create Copy as necessary.
- In Edit Call Number/Item tab:
- Check for correct Item Type, Home Location, and Volume.
- Change Current Location to INPROCESS (with the exception of GOV-MICRO, LSC-SPECL, and WRC (except WRC-REF))
- In Item Cat2 enter correct cataloging type:
- LC = blank or 8 value in encoding level of fixed field
- Member = pre-AACR2 copy with 040 field |amember library and |cDLC
- Copy =other member copy
- Original = RCE input
- Check new call number and edit if necessary.
- Check for correct Class Scheme and Library.
- Change In Control tab, change Created By to cataloger’s logon and Date Created to TODAY.
- After checking to make sure all descriptive information is correct and editing where appropriate, enter the barcode on the first line of copy informationin the ITEM ID field. If barcode is wanded in, the edit item record is automatically updated. If barcode is keyed in, update the record manually.
- Affix Generally affix barcode to lower right corner inside back cover and pencil (for exceptions see Barcoding Library Materials). Pencil call number in middle of title page. Pencil system control number in lower right corner of title page (see Book Preparation, Section VIII, Chapter H for details and exceptions)
- Place hardcover and shelve-as-is paperbacks on cataloged book truck (see Binding Guidelines for Paperbacks and Scores, Section VIII, Chapter I for for exceptions for paperbacks)
- Place Rush items on Marking Table for the Marking Table AssistantHand Rush items to staff member at Marking Table. If no staff person is at Marking Table give Rush item to a designated alternate staff member for immediate processing.
- Place Notify, Reference, and BIC materials on special truck near the Marking Table.
Prepared by: Linda Keating
Last updated: July 12, 2007
- Place WRC and LSC-SPECL items on designated shelf near Marking Table.
Index Terms: Call number, authorities, barcode, paperbacks