Periodicals (Pers) Serials Revision of ABLE records
Scope:
Contact: Corrina Carter
Unit: Resource Description
Date last reviewed: 08/22/2022
Date of next review: 08/22/2023
Periodicals (Pers)/Serials Revision of ABLE Records
Make sure the following on the ticket and book are exactly the same:
Please follow up by investigating if there are any discrepancies.
Note: For BK# books, be sure to check the title and call number carefully because they were typed manually.
2. Make sure holdings (variables) on the binding units match holding (variables) in call number on ticket and inside the piece. Please follow up by investigating if there are any discrepancies.
Note: May also use the barcode on the ticket and the piece to assist with making sure the correct ticket goes with the book.
3. Truncating titles, etc. if needed: This is important because the title fitting on the spine should already be predetermined so no additional adjustments have to be made at CB unless there is a special case.
4. Check each issue for trimming notes and other types of notes if needed:
Be sure to check the ticket for permanent note instructions that should already be followed for processing the item in ABLE.
5. Types of Flags in items and what to do: The following flags are to be taped to the left side of the back of the ticket that goes with the book. Make sure to use filmosplast and not regular scotch tape.
Flags to take out of items:
Other things to look for:
Torn pages on issues
Damaged issues: such as water, stain, etc.
Pop-up notes on tickets (notes with * {asterisk} next to it.)