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.
• 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:

• 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.

• 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 Library Materials).  Pencil call number in middle of title page.  Pencil system control number in lower right corner of title page (see Book Preparation for details and exceptions)
• Place hardcover and shelve-as-is paperbacks on cataloged book truck (see Binding Guidelines for Paperbacks and Scores 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.