Category: The cat’s meow :|b cataloging tips

Drawing of a cat in the stacks.

Cataloging tips for library cats.

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→

Posted on April 30, 2024 in The cat's meow :|b cataloging tips

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→

Posted on March 13, 2024 in The cat's meow :|b cataloging tips

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?→

Posted on January 23, 2024 in The cat's meow :|b cataloging tips