Category: The cat’s meow :|b cataloging tips
Cataloging tips for library cats.
Beware of bootlegs
Watch out! OK, I exaggerate. Adding a bootleg copy of a DVD to your collection won’t burn down the house (or the library). But sharing illegally made copies does infringe on copyright; in other words, sharing illegal copies is, well, illegal. Because our shared catalog is public and easy to search, and because large production companies like Disney and Netflix do care about their intellectual property, adding bootleg copies could lead to a cease and desist letter. The production company would have grounds to sue if you didn’t cease … read more Beware of bootlegs
Records for large print books
The thing about large print is that if you want it, you want it, and regular print size won’t do. Imagine this scenario: Your patron has been waiting for the new book by their favorite author that they placed on hold weeks ago. They needed the large print, and only one or two libraries in the system own that format. They get the call, the books is in! They get someone to drive them to the library. (They failed the eye exam last time they tried to renew their drivers … read more Records for large print books
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