Library / Cataloging Manual - Written Standards for Consistency

(* Required Elements)

 

1.    *Classification System (Dewey -921 920  v. B v. 92,  F or Fic)

2.    *Subject heading type and format (LC v. Sears, X, Malcolm, Juvenile literature)

3.    *List of vendors, processing specifications, sales rep., phone number and discount rate

4.    *Barcode ranges to vendors, type & source

5.    *Patrons’ barcode ranges, type & source

6.    *Materials’ barcode type and source

7.    *Automation system, version, Tech Support number, & sales rep.  (optional -Copy of contract.)

8.    *Processing procedures

9.    *System backup procedures and location of (off-site) backup tapes

10. *Ordering procedures

11. *Shelving guidelines and library map (where are those special collections)

12. *How authority control is managed

13. *Selection & deselection policy

14. *Challenge procedures

15. *Substitute Directions for automation system

16. Cataloging standards (What is cataloged and why)

17. List of locally established Subject Headings (Kansas authors, Wichita authors, WAW)

18. Divergences from MARC format and the rational for the changes

19. Print out of automation system policies

20. Passwords (just a note telling who would have them)

21. Vendor and date of last database clean-up

22. Budget information (line items and amounts)

23. Circulation procedures for different groups

24. History of the library

25. Inventory procedures

26. List of non-print codes and shelving locations

27. Guide for using library automation system

28. Rebinding information

29. Job descriptions

30. Weekly schedule

31. Building staff