II. Related Documentation
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II.1. Harvard University Library Metadata Standards
The Rare Book Section (RBS) catalogs printed materials for all Houghton Library units, including graphics, music, and realia. Cataloging standards and best practices are guided by the Harvard University Library's Metadata Standards Working Group, as modified and extended by Houghton local practice as set out in this manual.
II.2. Alma Documentation
The Harvard Library's Library Technology Services (LTS) provides an online Alma documentation wiki, which has Alma training and support information.
II.3. ITS Documentation
The Harvard Library's Information and Technical Services Department (ITS) maintains a wiki. Though RBS is not part of ITS, some of this documentation can be useful.
II.4. Houghton Department of Technical Services Documentation
In addition to the Cataloging Manual for Printed and Graphic Materials, other documentation for the Technical Services Department can be helpful in the cataloging of printed material. Particularly useful for RBS are the guidelines documented under the Manuscript Section, the Digital Collections Section, and the Acquisitions.
II.5. Houghton Library Documentation
Additional Houghton documentation is kept on a local shared drive. Among those most useful are the Preservation Department's document and details on handling Houghton publications recorded at Houghton Publication Archive.