In an effort to streamline our cataloging procedures so that like materials are cataloged and shelved the same, we are planning on updating the classification system for Children’s Music CDs.  Because of the nature of the collection and the rate at which it grows and/or eventually ages out, we will be doing a recall. During the recall period, this collection should be shelved alphabetically based on the artist, then title, appearing on the barcode label. If no artist name is present, items will be shelved alphabetically based on title.  Attached you will find the project plan and implementation in full detail.  Please take this opportunity to withdraw any necessary items from your Children’s Music collection prior to sending the materials in when recalled. 

Please feel free to reach out to Devin or myself if you have any questions or concerns. 

Children’s Music CDs Plan and Implementation

Charges

Update classification system for Children’s Music CDs that improves access for customers and reduces staff time devoted to these materials.

Application

Recommendations will be implemented immediately. All new materials and added copies will use the new standards. All existing titles will be recalled and corrected by Cataloging staff.

Call Number Guidelines

Classify all Children’s Music CDs using the classification JMUSIC. Discontinue use of other classifications such as J782.42083.

Follow the classification on all Children’s Music CDs with the first three characters of the artist/group name or title.

Cataloging Implementation

Cataloging new standards will be implemented immediately on added copies and new volumes that are received. Cataloging will begin recalling and relabeling Children’s Music CDs in the J782.42083 classifications the week of April 19, 2021.

Please do not send materials to Cataloging specifically for relabeling until requested to do so.

Reclassification is projected to be completed by the end of 2022.

Library Implementation

All libraries intershelve all Children’s Music CDs in classification J782.42083 and JMUSIC alphabetically by artist/group and then by title.

Direct Benefits to Customers

• Easier to locate materials physically in the library
• Improved discoverability
• Less time wasted wandering the stacks
• Less frustration
• Items will get to customers more quickly
• Easier to recommend new titles
• Increased customer retention

Direct Benefits to Staff

• Easier to locate materials physically in the library for customers
• Easier to locate materials in the catalog
• Predictable location to walk customers to
• Fewer disgruntled customers to deal with
• Faster to shelve

Shelving

Items will be shelved alphabetically based on the artist, then title, appearing on the barcode label.

If no artist name is present, items will be shelved alphabetically based on title.

Shelving Examples

Old System

New System