Processing Specifications

The District uses the State Contract bids from a variety of book jobbers (e.g. PermaBound, Mackin).  

It is recommended that books be ordered from book jobbers unless the books are only available from a smaller publisher.  This is because of the variety of processing and availability of MARC records from the larger jobbers.  The large jobbers also have contracts that ensure discounts to schools.  If you order from any of the smaller publishers, make sure that you ask about availability of MARC records.

The District has our processing “profile” on file with approved vendors.  This includes a barcode range for each vendor.  AT NO TIME should a librarian create or provide a vendor with a barcode range.

Please refer to the "Rochester School Library System SPECS" document for standardized call numbers for all Rochester City School Libraries. Contact the SLS office for the most updated copy.