Processing+New+Material+Checklist


 * __Checklist for Processing New Materials__

1. Check in new materials and compare to original order. ** xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx _Check received materials against order paperwork xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx _Note titles not received and save for future orders – keep list in file

2. Process materials into the collection.

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx _Load CD, diskette, or download MARC records from Internet into the xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx System or create original records for each title xxxxxxxxxxxxxx _Check for local call number information xxxxxxxxxxxxxx _Include the price xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx _Include the vendor name xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx _Check barcode number xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx _Check circulation period xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx _Add date received  xxxxxxxxxxxxxx _Edit MARC record to maximize patron access xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx _Add or delete subjects at 6XX as needed (Must comply with Sears) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx _Add general notes at 500 as needed xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx _Add contents note at 505 as needed xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx _Add summary at 520 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx _Add target audience at 521 <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx _Add system details note at 538 as needed <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx _Add variant title at 246 as needed

3. Stamp with school library stamp.

4. Cover book with the appropriate covering or tape if it is a hardback book.

5. If necessary insert book pocket and/or security tag.

6. Send New Materials Announcement to interested parties.

Based on Bellingham, Washington Public Schools: [|www.bham.wednet.edu]  Modified by C. Blessing July 2005 Modified by Katie Miller April 2009