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Cataloging Mentors
Introduction
Full cataloging status has been given to libraries that are approved to do original cataloging at the OCLC level or have staff that regularly engage in original cataloging. Records will be contributed to the SIRSI shared database without review. These libraries include:
- Missoula Public Library
- Flathead County Library
- Lewistown Public Library
- Bozeman Public Library
- Montana State Library
- Montana State Law Library
- Montana Historical Society Library
- Montana Department of Environmental Quality Planning Division Library
Member libraries that do not have full cataloging status are also able to do original cataloging in Unicorn. However, after
cataloging a record they attach an item and call number to the original bib and place the holding in a location
of “Review”. The record will be reviewed by an MSC Cataloging “Mentor” assigned
to their library before displaying in OPAC. The review process will consist of checking for accurate tags,
indicators, fixed fields, authorities, etc. The Cataloging Mentor will strive to review records in a timely fashion. If a
library would like a Cataloging Mentor to do original cataloging for an item, they can fax or mail a copy of the necessary pages to the appropriate mentor.
Cataloging Mentors and Libraries Served
Name |
Libraries Served |
CLINTON |
|
BCML (Carrie Nelson, Agent) |
|
BELGRADE |
|
BITTERROOT (also Agent) |
|
DARBY |
|
DILLON (Janice Kalvig, Agent) |
|
ALBK12 |
