Catalog discussion

The following is the cataloging process for creating our “feed of incoming books.”

Direct Input:

1. Log into LibraryThing (email the group if you need the account and password)
2. Click on the Add books tab.
3. Find the ISBN of the book/media. If there is no ISBN, go to Step 7
4. Enter it into the “Add to your books” field
5. Click “Search”
6. Select the correct book
7. If there is no ISBN, choose “Add manually” under “Other Options”
8. Create a record for the book/media

Intake:

1. Scan the barcode of the book/media or photograph the ISBN or title page/cover.
2. Email the group (owspeopleslibrary@gmail.com) a batch of barcodes or photos.
3. Label the email in Gmail either “BARCODE SCANNER” or “PHOTOS BOOK INTAKE” and archive it.

Processing Barcode Scans:

1. Select an email to process, label “in PROCESS” in Gmail.
2. Import the csv files into LibraryThing via the Universal Import page.
3. Choose to import duplicate ISBNs.
4. Check any failed ISBNs by entering them one at a time into the Add books page.
5. After the books are done processing and you’ve checked the failed ISBNs, refresh the page to ensure there are not still other books processing that someone else is entering.
6. Then, clear your import queue by clicking “clear queue.” Very important!! (otherwise the failed ISBNs stick around)
7. Label the email “ENTERED in LibraryThing”
8. Repeat

Processing Photos:

1. Select an email to process, label “in PROCESS” in Gmail.
2. Type the ISBN or title into the Add books page.
3. Repeat