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 Call Number/Item tab:
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- 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 in 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.
- Generally affix barcode to lower right corner inside back cover (for exceptions see Barcoding Procedures and ExamplesLibrary 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)
- Hand 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.
- Place WRC and LSC-SPECL items on designated shelf near Marking Table.
Index Terms: Call number, authorities, barcode, paperbacks