Assign call number (books and scores only

•  See Classification and Shelflisting for more information

In OCLC

• May use pre-existing copy or create a new record

• Authority work is most easily acccomplished in OCLC

• Update to set holdings or Update and Replace if enhancing an existing record

• Export record (if necessary for overlay of Alma, or to add to database)

• For complete procedures for this process, see: Exporting, Importing and Record Overlay

In Alma

• • • For complete procedures for this process, see: Exporting and Record Overlay

    • Edit bibliographic record (if necessary)

    • Holdings record (See: Holdings and Item Records in Alma)

    • Item record(s) (See: Holdings and Item Records in Alma

Physical processing of items

 (See Classification and shelflisting for more information)

• Barcode each circulating piece.  Items received since the implementation of Alma will be barcoded by Acquisitions before cataloging

• Write call number in item (books and scores only) (See Writing Call Numbers in Printed Materials)

Disposition after cataloging

• Place print items on the Bindery shelves to await pickup. Shelves are labelled for score and books.

• Sound recordings, DVDs and Media will be placed in the pickup basket behind the Circulation Desk

• If a print item is accompanied by a sound recording or other media, leave items together. Do not separate media and recordings from their associated print items to place in the pickup basket

Rev. 8/19  Linda W. Blair