Print+Materials

**Traditional Print Materials**
Before I begin cataloging, I get a call number for the book in hand. I do this by first searching our catalog for the author of the book I'm about to add. If we already have books by that author**,** I use that cutter number. If it's a new book, I get a cutter number by going to: http://www.davignon.qc.ca/

I write the call number on a sticky note and place that on the cover of the book for cataloging and processing purposes.

When you have a physical book in hand, try searching for a MARC record through Alliance+. To do this, follow the steps below:

 * Make sure you are logged into the catalog
 * Click the "catalog" tab
 * Click "add title"



I do an ISBN search first. If the book you have in hand appears in your list of results, select the title and then "add title." Make your necessary changes to the MARC record**.**

When you search for a book, you'll probably notice two icons. One is a red house:



The other is an "A+":



The red house means that the book is already owned by the library. If you want to add an additional copy of the same book:
 * click the book title
 * click "add copies"
 * add a bar code, price, applicable categories, sublocation, etc.

The "A+" means you can download the MARC record from the Alliance Plus/Follett database. If you see a record that fits the book you have in hand:
 * click the book title
 * click "save title"
 * make the necessary changes to the MARC record. See "Recommended Changes to MARC Record" below for recommendations
 * click "add copies" to add barcodes, pricing, etc.

Recommended Changes to MARC Records

 * Add a 900 field to each record. Put the call number in this field.