Technical Aspects of Reclassification

Carol Love

Why Reclassify Your Collection?

• Library has “outgrown” the current classification

• Special collections need more specificity in shelving

• Library is joining a consortium that uses LC classification

• Request from library users or administrators for LC classification

• Desire to acclimate students to LC classification found in larger libraries

The Big Picture

• Library exports MARC records from local system

• MARCIVE finds LC classification

– In library’s records, where possible (050, 090)

– (Option) In LC database, where possible.

• Holdings in library’s records are updated with new call number

• Spine label sets are generated

• MARC records and labels are sent to library

• Library imports records and applies labels to books

Record before reclassification000 01129cam 2200313 a 4500001 0005308005 20010315114809.0008 000217s2000 nyu b 001 0 eng 010 $a 00025802 020 $a 0823220389 (pbk.) $c $20.00020 $a 0823220370 (hbk.)040 $a DLC $c DLC $d DLC Dewey call number in050 00 $a B3279.H49 $b G57 2000 092 tag and 999 $a082 00 $a 193 $2 21092 $a 193 $b G553100 1 $a Glazebrook, Trish.245 10 $a Heidegger's philosophy of science / $c Trish Glazebrook.250 $a 1st ed.260 $a New York : $b Fordham University Press, $c 2000. 300 $a xii, 278 p. ; $c 24 cm.440 0 $a Perspectives in continental philosophy, $x 1089-3938; $v no. 12504 $a Includes bibliographical references (p. [255]-266) and indexes.600 10 $a Heidegger, Martin, $d 1889-1976.650 0 $a Science $x Philosophy $x History $y 20th century.650 0 $a Science $x Philosophy.999 $a 193 G553 $c 1 $i 36592000950463 $d 3/18/2009 $l REF

Record after reclassification000 01129cam 2200313 a 4500001 0005308005 20010315114809.0008 000217s2000 nyu b 001 0 eng 010 $a 00025802 020 $a 0823220389 (pbk.) $c $20.00020 $a 0823220370 (hbk.)040 $a DLC $c DLC $d DLC Copy LC call number from050 00 $a B3279.H49 $b G57 2000 050 tag to create 090 and082 00 $a 193 $2 21 insert in 999 and print label092 $a 193 $b G553090 $a B3279 .H49 G57 2000100 1 $a Glazebrook, Trish.245 10 $a Heidegger's philosophy of science / $c Trish Glazebrook.250 $a 1st ed.260 $a New York : $b Fordham University Press, $c 2000. 300 $a xii, 278 p. ; $c 24 cm.440 0 $a Perspectives in continental philosophy, $x 1089-3938; $v no. 12504 $a Includes bibliographical references (p. [255]-266) and indexes.600 10 $a Heidegger, Martin, $d 1889-1976.650 0 $a Science $x Philosophy $x History $y 20th century.650 0 $a Science $x Philosophy.999 $a B3279.H49G57 2000 $c 1 $i 36592000950463 $d 3/18/2009 $l REF

Label Set

REFB3279.H49G572000

REF Glazebrook, TrishB3279 Heidegger's philosophy .H49 of scienceG572000 193 G553

REF Glazebrook, TrishB3279 Heidegger's philosophy .H49 of scienceG572000 193 G553

Processing Specification Options

• Source of LC classification

– Library’s own records

– Library of Congress database

• Placement of new call number in record

– MARC tag(s)

• Improvement of MARC records at the same time

– Authorities processing, global changes

– Enrichment (e.g., TOC, Accelerated Reader)

Options for New Labels

• Spine labels for reclassified items only

• Font size on spine label

• Spine label protectors

• Labels printed in old call number order or new LC class order

• Barcodes with new call number

How Are Costs Determined?

• Costs include reclassification setup, load fee, cost of labels, shipping

• Send sample records completed questionnaire to MARCIVE for evaluation

• Get quote based on sample and options chosen

While Project Is Underway

• Catalog using LC classification for new records

• Don’t modify or delete records that have been sent to MARCIVE

• Make plans for staffing and timeframe for applying labels and reshelving books

From a Librarian Who Reclassed

• It is better to load reclassified records into new system if migrating

• Map out the library for shifting books and applying labels

• Talk to another librarian who has been through the process

Relax with Reclassification Assistance from MARCIVE

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