Checklist Item #1: Cataloging

Through many days of practice and observation, I learned how to catalog books using Follett. Mrs. Deep claimed that she likes to use Titlewave.com, also known as Follett, when she wants to purchase and catalog books to add to the library's collection. When Mrs. Deep wants to purchase a book, she adds the book that she wants to the list on Titlewave. When you add the book to your list on the website, it will ask you if you want it to catalog and process using MARC Records. Mrs. Deep said always, ALWAYS say yes! Here, you can add your personal touches and organization methods to match the needs of your library. For example, you can tell it the section of the library you want it to be placed (Fiction, Nonfiction, Novels, etc.), quantity, include the ISBN number, and the call number. After purchasing, I'll discuss the method for this in a later post, you need to import the titlewave records and MARC Records into Destiny. Then, type in the title of the book and check to see that the information is correct. When it has been imported, you need to write down the information (call number, Lexile, grade equivalent, and section) and put it on/in the book. Each grade has a color that represents their Lexile level (the chart is shown below). Mrs. Deep takes colored tape that matches the level of the Lexile on the book, and puts the tape on the top of the spine of each of the books. Mrs. Deep then checks the ISBN number and call number again before adding to the library's collection. All of the books that I have cataloged were books that needed to be replaced in the Media Center's collection. These books were either lost or damaged beyond repair. Mrs. Deep looked at the circulation record and determined that they were valuable to the libraries collection and would benefit the patron's of the library.