Scope: This document outlines fast-cataloging procedures for eligible books across all LTS units. Before following the below steps, it is VITALLY IMPORTANT that staff make sure the books do not meet any of the Exclusion criteria outlined in Section A of LTS Procedure 4a, and that any pre-fastcat adjustments have been made if the book falls in any of the Special Considerations categories (section B) of that procedure. See also Distribution of Non-Fastcat Books after Receiving/Inputting (LTS Procedure #76) and Fastcat Cheatsheet.
Date last reviewed: 09/01/21
Date of next review: March 2022
I. Verifying Required elements in the Instance record: The following elements of the bibliographic information can best be verified either in the “Edit in Quickmarc” screen, or the “View Source” screen in FOLIO, both of which are available from the Actions menu of the Instance record. They can also be viewed in OCLC Connexion before exporting the record to FOLIO. Note: The Edit in Quickmarc screen should NOT be used to make any changes in the Instance record. If there is any inaccurate information, typos, or other errors in the record, the book cannot be fast-cat, and it should be routed to copy-cataloging with the appropriate information filled out on the flyer.
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