We have made updates to the Shelving Order Guide. Here is a breakdown of the changes:

• Included the number “#” symbol to be treated as a special character.
• Updated to explain how to handle numbers mid-title in fiction and non-DVD titles.
• Added examples to multiple sections.
• Created a section specifically for Music CDs.

The following rule changes will take effect March 25, 2021:

• Changed rule for Roman Numerals to be treated as a number (not as a letter)
• Changed rule for DVDs and Music CDs. DVDs will be shelved by the three characters on the spine then by the title as written on the MLS barcode. Music CDs will be shelved by the three characters on the spine, then by artist name, then by title. This solves the problem of how numbers and abbreviations (Dr, Mr, etc) are handled in DVDs and Music CDs. Regarding numbers, they will be shelved as written, therefore, numbers will come before letters.

What does this mean for shelving training?

We will begin to shelve using the two updated rules on Thursday, March 25, 2021. The Shelving Training courses will be updated to reflect these changes.

Due to how EduBrite works, from 10am-12:30pm on Thursday, March 25, 2021 all Shelving Courses will be unavailable.

• Any started, but incomplete knowledge check as of 10am on Thursday, March 25 will mean you will need to retake the knowledge check once the course becomes available.  
• If you have completed the knowledge check and are working through the checklist, your course should not be affected.
• On the 25th, Training will send out an email to let staff know when the EduBrite courses are no longer available. An email will go out once updates have been made and the courses are available again.

I’m attaching the new shelving order guide that will take effect March 25, 2021. Please direct any questions to a member of your local management team or me.