JKM Library: LIBRARY TECHNICAL SERVICES: Purchases

	: Fall 2024 Hours

Instructions for processing monographic materials (books and media) through purchase

A-Ordering

NEW: As collection recommendation (facuty, staff, librarian, patron, alum...)

1-Check for pre-existing title in the catalog - check both Author/Title ; & ISBN; in KOHA

2-Check Backlog - quality dup.shelves in Tech Services

As replacement

1-Check Backlog - quality dup.shelves in Tech Services

2-Delete Item from Catalog if ordering an exact copy; Delete whole bib if different edition

3-Research to get latest and/or desired edition

4-Purchase as:

a-Individual: Amazon or Direct Publisher

b-Batch: Gobi (EBSCO/YBP)

B-Processing

5-a.Unpack Box from Gobi: check each item for quality and confirm contents with both packing slip and enclosed invoice.
Deliver Invoice to Business Office

b.Unpack Package from Amazon or single distributori: check each item for quality; print invoice.
Deliver Invoice to Business Office

6-TO CATALOGING

7-Processing physical

a-Stamp
b-Call Number
c-Barcode
d-Call Number
e-Cover

C-Post

8- Email list of new books to all other librarians, as they are delivered to the NEW BOOKS Display shelves:

include - Title, call#, acquisition note (who ordered it/for what, who...), and cover image