Broadsides and flat files are processed as below (subject to revision), with this variation:
Broadsides and flat files for processing by rare book catalogers are brought into the collection in the same manner as other printed material.
While being accessioned, this material is placed in appropriate folders by Acquisitions staff.
When creating holdings records, the sublocation code is changed from GEN to one of the following, based on (decreasing) size:
PPF - 28" x 38" (full drawer)
PFD - 18" x 24" - (half drawer)
PFD - 11" x 15" - (half drawer)
Accessioned and foldered broadsides are placed in the broadside rack in the books end-processing area.
These procedures were in place prior to February 2022. The page is currently under revision.
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- 10" x 13" (25 x 33 cm.) – for items given a regular Houghton Library accession number.
Used for material classed according to the Houghton Main Author scheme, AB-ZB.
For the main Houghton author class, the b to indicate broadsides is applied internally, to the second digit of the first part of the call number (therefore AB85 replaces AC85). See also the Rare Book Section wiki for Houghton Main Author Class and Broadsides.
Applicable Alma codes: HOU GEN
- 11" x 15" (28 x 38 cm.) – previously used for items given a P&GA or Theatre Collection accession number.
Used for Typ classed material and TS or otherwise classed Theatre material. The call number will have a prefix “b” to indicate it is a small broadside. See Hollis no. 013616355 for an example.
Applicable Alma codes: HOU B ; HOU LCB ; THE B ; THE TLCB
- 14" x 18" (36 x 46 cm) - Do not use these folders for HOU Broadsides
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