#constant data

[pussreboots]

K level cataloging redux

I'm still getting the hang of cataloging the masters theses. I am still growing accustomed to the constant data template for this process. The ones I've done so far came back with minor edits — either things I'd done wrong (or forgotten to do) or some editorial adjustments needed to the 520 field.

Theses are not things to be rushed. Although I can copy catalog 20 books an hour, I can only do 4 theses in that same amount of time.

[pussreboots]

Knowing when to ask questions

I've come to learn that when my coworkers ask me if cataloging something "will be difficult because of ___________ " where the blank is something different from what I've done before or worked on before, it's time to ask questions. Basically it means going to the director and asking her if such and such does require a different process. Half the time it does and so far I'm new enough at cataloging to not know when to expect the process to be different.

Today was one of those moments where folio cataloging is ever so slightly different. It will be easier to do with a custom set of constant data. I'm glad I asked.