Delivery of items for End-Processing
Items can come from many sources in the Houghton Library and take many forms, but generally are placed on shelving marked “Incoming” based on size. Items in Hollinger boxes, Paige boxes, broadside folders, and other bulky or oversized items can be left in temporary locations after conferring with Place new accessions on the "Incoming" shelves before the "add new items here" flag. (In other words, move the flag!) Folios and portfolios go on bay 1, quartos on bay 2. Broadsides go on top of the bookplate filing cabinet. Notify the End-Processing Assistant . Items that about the location of oversize items.
If the items are not new accessions (for example, items that are already barcoded) but that require end-processing should be given ex: are coming from stacks or HD), please give directly to the End-Processing Assistant.
Routing Slips
All items need routing slips, which are created and added to through the accessioning and cataloging process. Any item without a routing slip should be brought to the attention of the Technical Services Librarian.
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It is very important to check and double-check all information on the routing slip to create accurate labels and minimize mistakes and mislabeling.
During the barcoding step, duplicate barcodes are placed on the routing slip for easier entry into ALEPH. After this process, routing slips are stored on the mezzanine for one year, grouped by month.
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