Mission:

Cataloging: The mission is to make print and non-print materials available in the stacks, and
accessible through Copley's on-line computer system SALLY, as quickly and accurately as possible. This is accomplished by entering relevant bibliographic description into SALLY.

Preservation: The mission is to assure optimal physical and environmental conditions for the print
and non-print collections in Copley Library.

Cataloging Services:
If a patron needs a book designated as "In Process" it can be retrieved from the Department and cataloged, usually within a matter of hours. Requests can be made through Access Services or Reference Services.

Requests to see journals already pulled off the shelves for binding, can also be made and can usually be accommodated, since Bindery Preparation takes place in the Department of Cataloging and Preservation.

The reclassification project from the Dewey Decimal Classification System to
the Library of Congress Classification system has been completed. We are
currently working on classifying our media collection to make searching and
accessing those materials more efficient.

Preservation Activities:
In the area of Preservation, the Department sends books and periodicals to be bound, performs in-house repairs of damaged materials, instructs student workers and staff in correct handling of materials, and monitors physical and environmental conditions of the collection.

PLEASE NOTE: If a patron notices damaged materials, leaking water, food in the stacks, sees
insects and other living or dead animals in the stacks, it should be brought to the Department's attention. If moldy books are found, please notify me, Margit Smith, personally at x2365, BUT DO NOT HANDLE THE BOOKS YOURSELF.