Processing of Library Materials

Introduction

Library materials need to be physically prepared and will go through processing so that they can be located, used, and returned to the library. Each item in the library must go through physical processing before items can be shelved and then circulated from the library. This include the applicant of bar code, seal, property stamps, laminate, security strips. Technical Services Division is handling processing of library materials received which include printed, non-printed materials and serials. Some example of those materials are as follows;

Type of collections	Example
Printed Materials	Monograph, Maps, Poster, Brochure, Pamphlet, Photo, Painting, Drawing
Non-Printed Materials	Audio, Video, Multimedia Kit, Vinyl, CD-ROM, DVD
Serials	Magazines, Newspapers, Annual Report, Journal

They are two processing guidelines for library materials such as below:

i. Processing of book (for printed materials)

ii. Processing after received the library materials from supplier

They are two processing guidelines for library materials such as below:

i. Processing of book (for printed materials)

Work Flow	Examples
1. Placement of Security Strip or 3M Tattle-Tape for Books
2. Sealing of Library Logo/Property
3. Place barcode based on 3M barcode template and Protect with "Filmomatt Free" at designated areas
4. Date of Acceptance Stamp
5. Generating Material Processing Form

i. Processing after received the library materials from supplier

Work Flow	Examples
1. Print and label call number for book spine
2. Differentiating placement of call number for thick or small size book spine
3. Aligning accurately the call number using angled L at the book spine
4. Book with jacket to be wrapped using transparent plastic wrapper (Neschen AG) or Filmomatt libre for non jacket book.

ii. Processing of Compact disc (for non-printed materials)

Work Flow	Examples
1. Place Pustaka Negeri Sarawak sticker on the center of the disc.	[[File: |thumb|150px|center|]]
2. Place barcode based on 3M barcode template at designated areas.
3. Place disc security strip on the disc.	[[File: |thumb|150px|center|]]
4. Place call number using L shape template on the CD cover with Filmomatt libre.

iii. Material Processing Form (MPF)

Work Flow	Examples
1. Stamp at the back of MPForm Inspection of Library Material.	[[File: |thumb|150px|center|]]
2. Completing Material Processing Form.