Preparations Procedures for Processing Media for Shelving

1. Media enters Preparations in translucent cases. The barcode should be attached to piece before arrival.
2. Staff member affixes security beeper to outside case, under the plastic covering, in the center of the case.
3. Staff member affixes bookplate to left inside cover, in the center of the case.
4. Staff member scans barcode on piece from labeling program, presses enter, and the call number label prints.
   • Horizontal labels are used for DVDs; therefore the format should be changed in the labeling program for this function.
   • Vertical labels are used for videos; therefore the format should be changed in the labeling program to accommodate this function.
5. Staff member affixes call number label to bottom spine, outside plastic covering.
6. Charge media to appropriate pseudo-patron for the next destination.
7. Access Services picks up media.
   • Rush Requests are delivered within SML.
   • Reference CDs go on the same truck as reference books.

Last revised: 16 Feb 2005