Category Archives: Cataloging
Beginning Cataloging webinar archive posted
The archive and materials from the Beginning Cataloging: First Steps to Becoming a Fantastic Copy Cataloger webinar have been posted online. I’ve linked to several different ways to “experience” the webinar, including viewing it online, listening to it, and viewing it through Blackboard Collaborate. Please let me know if you have any questions about cataloging [...]
Cataloging Reminders
As you enjoy this lovely fall weather this week (it’s about time!), here are some cataloging search tricks and tips for keeping a clean catalog
Search for more than just the ISBN when looking for existing records in NExpress. This is especially important on older materials. Search by:
10-digit and 13-digit ISBNs (if both are [...]
Best Practices for Cataloging On Order Items
Re-posting, because it’s useful information…
So, you have the new Best Seller, but you can’t put it on the shelf until next month.
How do you catalog it so that patrons can start placing holds on the title before it hits library shelves?
The OLD cataloging specs were:
Item Subfield 7: Not for loan: Ordered
Collection: On order
Shelving Location: Cataloging
Item [...]