(* 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