Hit: Cataloging math and other materials AND library theft

[Vickie Wolfe <vwolfe@COX.NET>]

Hi Everyone!
Thanks for your answers to my request for advice.  Here is a compliation =
of the results.  Hope it helps others of you in the same situation:

About cataloging:

*     Bar code everything with full MARK records,
*     Put bar codes on AV equipment as it goes out - helps keep track of =
inventory,
*     If it goes in the library, it gets barcoded and checked out like =
everything else,
*     Don't bother with a full MARC record - just one that is =
descriptive enough so you know what it is.

About theft:

*     There are usually too many keys "floating" around - custodians and =
others have access to materials too easily,
*     Have the locks rekeyed with only the librarian, principal, and =
assistant principal having copies,
*     Mark everything AV and theft potentials with the school's name in =
a highly visible place with an indelible paint pen,
*     Get a "lock box" for especially vunerable materials (digital =
cameras, PHDs, etc),
*     Place bar codes on everything and make sure everything is checked =
out properly - helps reduce some theft.

Again, thanks so much for your valuable time and help!  You guys are the =
best!  :)

Vickie Wolfe, Media Specialist
Grover C. Fields Middle School
New Bern, NC  28560
vwolfe@cox.net

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