Continuations
The Folger collection includes a number of monograph series to which new volumes are still being added.
- As of July 2014, new continuation items (usually a few per week) are left on the designated cart in the Cataloging office.
- Search in Voyager by acquisition number
- For series in which all volumes have a shared title (and a single record):
- Open holdings record
- Update holdings in 866 field
- Indicate gaps in holdings by comma (or begin a new 866 field)
- For series in which volumes have distinct titles (and separate records):
- Search by title in Voyager to make sure Folger does not have extant copy
- Search OCLC for copy
- Refer to copy cataloging guidelines
- If no OCLC copy, create original record or set aside
- Import record into Voyager. If series is classed together, assign the appropriate series call number
- Add new item
- Location: DeckB-Open Stacks [for most items]
- Type: Open Stacks
- Enum/Chron: for volumes with shared titles, based on series numbering; should align with 866 field
- Complete physical processing
- If applicable, fold clear cover over book jacket.
- Stamp inside back cover with Folger logo stamp
- Affix barcode to lower right of the book’s back cover
- Make certain manufacturer’s barcode is interrupted or covered
- Remove manufacturer labels or stickers whenever possible
- Write call number in upper left corner of title page verso
- Mark "Added piece" or "New" on statistics sheet as appropriate
- Send to Deck B circulation desk for lettering