BINDERY PREPARATION
(last updated 6/21/2000)

Periodicals

Identifies periodical titles ready for binding
Initiates requests for, and follows through locating missing issues needed to complete a volume for binding
Organizes issues in proper order for binder
Creates or updates local records to indicate location of issues (bindery prep or bindery)
Prepares bindery slips for binder
Packs and prepares issues for shipment
Checks in volumes returned from binder
Examines volumes for errors or problems
Updates local records to indicate return of volume, including creating and ensuring the accuracy of the holdings statement
Does any end processing required to prepare volume for shelving

Monographs

Identifies monographs in need of repair and determines that re-binding is the preferred option
Determines suitable binding title, especially for materials with long titles or are a part of a monograph set
Creates or updates local records to indicate location of volumes (bindery prep or bindery)
Prepares bindery slips for binder
Packs and prepares issues for shipment   
Checks in volumes returned from binder
Examines volumes for errors or problems
Updates local records to indicate return of volume, including creating and ensuring the accuracy of the holdings statement
Does any end processing required to prepare volume for shelving