For more than 6 years SALS has used the Alpha-Numeric System for Classification of Recordings (ANSCR) for assigning call numbers. This system allows for a unique call number for every piece of music in your collection. At the November 20, 2006 Technical Services meeting, a change was presented that will work better with new bibliographic call number procedure that began on November 15, 2006.Continue reading
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Want your music call numbers to make more sense?
Want to understand why item record templates will help with the new call number procedure?
Want to know when to request a new bibliographic record?
Join me on Monday November 20, 2006 from 9-noon at SALS to discuss these topics and more. Technical Services expertise not required. Technical services staff, reference staff and directors are encouraged to attend.
Please RSVP by November 17th. jferriss@sals.edu
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POLARIS Training Opportunity: Monday, November 13 at SALS
Are you new to POLARIS, or do you want an opportunity to fine tune your skills? Please join me on Monday, November 13 from 9:30am to 1pm at SALS.
This morning session will teach you
- How to register patrons using data entry conventions
- Check in/out materials
- How to add and remove patron blocks
- How to pay fines
- Make claims
- Run notices
- Request materials
AND…
If time permits, we will take a quick look at circulation reports.Â
Registration is limited. Please email jferriss@sals.edu to register no later than Thursday, November 9, 2006.
Can’t make this session but want to be trained? Email jferriss@sals.edu.