Marking: Physical processing

Scope

This procedure outlines the process for physically processing newly cataloged books in Metadata Services.

This procedure is applied after the following procedures:

1. Marking: Scanning items out of department
2. Marking: Printing labels in LIBstick

Contents

• Checking call numbers before applying labels
• Applying labels and label shields
  • Regular books
  • Thin books
• Applying tattle-tape
• Applying UCB property stamp

Checking call numbers before applying labels

1. In Alma, set Search bar to Physical Items > Barcode.
2. Scan UCB barcode.
3. Confirm that the call number that displays in Alma matches the call number on the label sheet.
   1. If the book is an added copy, the label will have "c.2," etc., BUT it won't display on the screen. Accept the copy number on the label as is.

2. If the call number shows "v.2," "no.35," etc., it will display under Description in Alma.

Applying labels and label shields

Regular books

1. Place the call number label on the book spine with the bottom of the label about 1/2 inch from the bottom of the spine.
2. Place a regular label shield horizontally over the call number label.
   • If necessary, use an ultra-aggressive label shield instead.

Thin books

1. If the book is thin and the call number in its entirety cannot be placed on the spine, place the label on the front cover 1 1/2 inches from the left side of the cover and 1 1/2 inches from the top of the cover.
2. Place a regular label shield vertically over the call number label.

Applying tattle-tape

1. Tattle-tape goes inside of the book at any convenient page.
2. Peel one plastic layer off of the tape and stick it as close to the binding as possible.
3. Remove the remaining layer of plastic.
4. Close the book and press down to seal the tape.

Applying UCB property stamp

• If the book is thick enough, place the UCB property stamp in the center of the top of the book.

• If the book is too thin for a stamp on the top, place the UCB property stamp in the top left of the inside front cover.