READY TO AUTOMATE

[janet <janets@SV.CAT.MX>]

To librarians who have automated:

We have purchased the Alexandria automation system and are ready to
purchase the bar codes.  We'd like some tips on strategy.

Do we order duplicate bar codes, one for shelf list card and its match for
item to be cataloged, or is it just as easy to work directly with the item.

Once we complete an inventory (We will be doing small sections at a time
because we cannot close down the library) can we bypass the shelflist card
and enter information directly from the item?  We will be using Smartmart
(CD) of MARC records to match titles.

If we bypass the shelflist, is it necessary to maintain a file of shelflist
cards?

Any tips on process will be appreciated.

Sincerely yours.

Janet Schuh, Librarian
Colegio Americano
Torreon, Mexico

janets@sv.cat.mx

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