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
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxSystem 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
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx_Add system details note at 538 as needed
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.eduModified by C. Blessing July 2005
Modified by Katie Miller April 2009