Category: The cat’s meow :|b cataloging tips
Cataloging tips for library cats.
Matchmaking :|b the forgotten step
If you’re playing matchmaker between an item you want to add to your catalog and a bibliographic record, you need to follow two steps: Find a record. Match the record to the item you have in your hand. ♥ This entry to the Cat’s Meow is about making the match. ♥ Good matches make for happy patrons. If you have a patron who requests a large-print copy but gets a mass market edition with tiny print when their hold is available, they won’t be happy. If they want an ebook … read more Matchmaking :|b the forgotten step
What kind of cataloger are you?
What kind of cataloger do you want to be? The cat in the hat: If you wear many hats and one of them happens to be a cataloger hat, that’s great! Your willingness to take on this task is key to making items findable and borrow-able to your patrons. Thank you! What you do: Find existing bib records in our shared system and match with items you wish to add to your collection. When you will need help and how to get it: If you’re new to working … read more What kind of cataloger are you?
Requesting a bibliographic* record (so you can add an item to the catalog)
Do you need a bib record? (See glossary.) If you are trying to add an item and you can’t find a record that describes it, we can help you. (If you don’t have extensive cataloging training, the language and construction of records can be daunting!) Here are some simple steps for submitting your request: Start an email: To: support @ superiorlandlibrary . org (send all requests to support!) Subject: bib records needed Write your request: I need bib records for the following titles: Cats behaving badly by Cela Hadden ISBN*: … read more Requesting a bibliographic* record (so you can add an item to the catalog)