Updated August 2022 by Sam Fraleigh
What to Put on the Conservation Shelf: Education, LACC and AFA*
IMPORTANT NOTE: Apart from music scores, the following treatments only apply to new, previously unused items, or items already containing conservation slips filled out by the selector (these will primarily be gifts). New policy states that all older/used items should be cataloged and sent to their owning locations regardless of their condition. If unsure about an item, please check with your supervisor.
| Item, type of item or situation | Description of material | Use a piggyback barcode? |
Add a slip? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pamphlet |
Soft cover publication with 50 or less pages |
Yes | Yes |
| Pamphlet binding for music scores |
*Currently, send scores with loose parts, pamphlet scores or staple-bound scores to Conservation. (subject to change after hire of new music librarian). |
Yes | Yes |
| Loose pages | Completely loose pages, pages in a three ring binders | Yes | Yes |
| Weak spiral binding | Flat "Comb" spirals, or "Velo" bindings (items with sturdy plastic or metal spirals no longer need to go to Conservation) | Yes | Yes |
| Errata present | Slip errata piece inside the cover – if worried it might fall out, place book in an envelope. Avoid paperclips if possible. | Yes | Yes |
| Stapled binding | Staples may be covered; please check for staples. (Check with supervisor or Conservation first if over 50 pages - uncommon) | Yes | Yes |
| Needs repair | Item has significant damage - brittle pages coming loose, cover badly torn, etc. | Yes | Yes |
| Soft cover volume with media | Item has a sound disc, DVD or CD-ROM. Check with supervisor if item has an audio cassette, computer floppy disk or other legacy media. | Yes | Yes |
| Hard cover volume with loose media | Item has a sound disc, DVD or CD-ROM that does not have a sturdy pocket. Check with supervisor if item has an audio cassette, computer floppy disk or other older media. | Yes | Yes |
When an item in one of the above categories is a RUSH item, do NOT place it on the binding shelf.
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