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Unit: Cataloging & Metadata Services in RMC
Date last updated:
Date of next review: January 20222023
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General principle: We do not add to the backlog. If a large acquisition temporarily creates a mini-backlog, we eliminate it as quickly as possible.
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2. Transfers (any that are not handled by LTS Database Quality staff)
3. The pandemic backlog
4. Any mini-backlogs generated by large purchases or gifts, retrospective conversion, etc.
4. Backlog items5. Long-term backlog: Priorities are set in consultation with the appropriate curator. In the absence of other instructions, follow these priorities:
a. New Unprocessed acquisitions
b. Items with no online catalog record, or with a minimal or preliminary record only
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