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Cataloging

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It may prove to be quite some few years before we reach the end of this list.
 
==Process==
Once the basic cataloging has been done, additional work may be needed. This includes:
* <ul><li>Checking for a replacement cost on Amazon.com. Items not found there are listed as "rare".</li> <li>Entering a full call number that includes such Cutter numbers as may be required to uniquely identify each item. This may involve assigning more specific Cutters to other works. For example, if author Babcock is listed with B3, and author Bank is added, Babcock would be advanced to B33 and Bank to B35. It is expected that this shifting of Cutters will end once we have cataloged the bulk of the collection. Thereafter new Cutters will have to fit in around those existing without changes.</li>
* Entering a full call number that includes such Cutter numbers as may be required <li>Confirm all added data conforms to uniquely identify each itemstandard formats. This may involve assigning more specific Cutters to other works. For exampleIn future, if author Babcock it is listed with B3, and author Bank is added, Babcock would be advanced to B33 and Bank to B35. It is expected hoped that this shifting of Cutters authorized values will end once we have cataloged the bulk be created for many of the collection. Thereafter new Cutters will have these, but time pressure obliges us to fit in around those existing move forward without changesat present.</li></ul>
* Confirm all added data conforms to standard formats. In future, it is hoped that authorized values will be created for many of these, but time pressure obliges us to move forward without at present.
==Shelving==
This process is greatly aided by use of a smartphone, tablet, or portable computer, as this permits the location to be immediately updated to "Stacks", and may assist with shelving order.
It may also be discovered at this point that some items need to be reclassified as Oversize, which is can also be done at this time.
Given human error, it will be wise to do periodic shelf checks, where the placement of each item in the collection is verified. This can be done on a rotating basis. It is not yet clear how often this might be needed.
The Classification System is still under active development, and it will be important that each change made be is promptly implemented in the physical collection. The nature and scope of those changes will dictate how much work each change might involve.
In order that some idea of the collections value be had (for insurance, if naught else), replacement pricing should be checked periodically. At present, the suggestion of a five-year cycle seems not unreasonable.
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