Section VIII, Chapter A
Processing Accompanying Media
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The presence of a CD-ROM accompanying a book is indicated in the 300 physical description field. (See example below:)
300 __ ix, 390 p. pages : |bill.billustrations, maps ; |c24 cm. + |e1 CD-ROM (4 ¾ in.).
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- Book is shelved in appropriate location, while the CD-ROM is kept separate from the book and shelved at the Circulation Desk.
- Bibliographic record includes note detailing location of CD-ROM (590 field for books and 868 field for serials).
- CD-ROM receives its own Call Number with last line of “CD-ROM”.
- CD-ROM is placed in a jewel case and barcoded appropriately (see Barcode in Processing Electronic Resources, Section VIII, Chapter B).
- Book goes on regular (non-rush, non-special) truck to Marking Table with printout of bibliographic record highlighting 590 field.
- CD-ROM is placed on the shelf near the Marking Table. It is accompanied by a flag marked with the appropriate location if other than Stacks (Ref. Desk ; Circ-Desk etc.) above Call Number.
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Books accompanied by diskettes receive a white flag marked “Diskette” to alert the Marking Table.
Prepared by: Robert Estep
Last updated: July 5, 2007
Index terms: Accompanying CD-ROMs; accompanying diskettes