This paper reports a study which compares several methods of materials processing, including different methods of utilizing OCLC, in order to present findings on the feasibility, praticality, and cost benefit value of such services. (Author)

Examines importance of Anglo-American Cataloging Rules (AACR2) in elementary and secondary school library media centers, noting description of rules, value to school librarians, guides or companion volumes to AACR2 original edition, rules for varying levels of completeness of description, and simplification of rules for original cataloging.…

A study of centralized school media processing centers in Indiana and Florida indicated that a coordinated national effort, such as the Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication project, could eliminate the repetitive and costly operation of such centers. (Author/PF)

A discussion of the value of shelving print and nonprint media together in an integrated resource collection includes the results of a survey of media centers across the United States. (JY)

This handbook is designed to assist Utah schools in cataloging instructional materials. It is recommended that it be used in all local school and district media programs. This sixth edition attempts to simplify cataloging while retaining the basic elements needed for locating materials. Following a brief introduction, the handbook is divided into…

During the past decade, phrases such as multi-media library, school research center, and instructional materials center have filtered into the language. They reflect the rapidly changing pattern of educational methods and the increasing emphasis on the new media. This book considers such general problems as the demands made upon school libraries…

Describes and evaluates the library processing center of the Ithaca City School District, which centralizes the ordering, cataloging, and physical preparation of materials for the 11 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative community school in the district. (CLB)

A GENERAL GUIDE FOR CATALOGING AND PROCESSING OF NON-BOOK MATERIALS, THIS MANUAL WAS WRITTEN IN RESPONSE TO REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE IN ORGANIZING AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIALS FOR USE BY PUPILS AND TEACHERS IN CALIFORNIA SCHOOL LIBRARIES. AS SUCH, THE DECISIONS ON CATALOGING PROCEDURE ARE BASED UPON THE PRINCIPLE THAT THE ORGANIZATION OF ALL…

Surveys the historical development of automated technical processing in schools and notes the impact of this automation in a number of cases. Speculations about the future involvement of school libraries in automated processing and networking are included. Thirty references are listed. (BBM)

This book is designed for courses that prepare college and university students for undergraduate or graduate degrees in school library media. Its objectives are to present the theory and practice of cataloging and classification in the school library environment. The manual is divided into eight chapters. Chapter 1: A Brief History of Cataloging…

Presents a history of MARC records; provides an overview of MARC records structure; discusses format integration; and explains benefits of understanding MARC records to school library media specialists, including assessing the quality of bibliographic records, creating original MARC records, and maintaining online catalogs. (LRW)

A two-part survey was conducted in a large school district to determine the kind and extent of centralized versus individual school materials processing. Processing included both the cataloging and the physical preparation of materials, which would be done either at the centralized school district facility or by the staff in the individual…

Examines creation of Archives and Records Retention Center in school district's Library Media Services department. Highlights include production of policies and procedures manuals, definition of archives and records, functions of library consultant/archivist, functions of center (receiving, processing, researching, protecting, destroying,…

This guide to basic technical procedures recommended in the operation of within-school media centers is intended for all Department of Defense Dependent Schools (DoDDS) media specialists, clerks, aides, and technicians. The first four sections refer to the general media program functions identified in the related manual, "A is for Apple:…

Guidelines are provided for applying standard library procedures, policies, and practices to the unique conditions in St. Croix, United States Virgin Islands, school libraries and media centers. The following policy areas are considered: (1) staff job descriptions; (2) administration; (3) materials selection; (4) organization, circulation, and…