NOTE: Due to workflow changes involving the implementation of Folio, this procedure is currently in process of being edited and parts re-written. If you have any immediate inquiries/questions regarding print copy theses, please contact Pam Stansbury or Peter DelaCuadra - Updated May 2, 2022, but still incomplete Heidi Kotun Dawes
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Overview: This document outlines the processes that the Library Technical Services (LTS), perform when handling Cornell theses, dissertations, specialty theses and project reports. 90 % of theses are generated through the Graduate School in Caldwell Hall, providing an electronic, and a print copy edition. LTS processes both the electronic and print circulating copies for the unit libraries, which support the study of each discipline, with the exception of the Law library (See Thesis Classifications). The other 10% are specialty theses provided by a specific unit library, such as Fine Arts or Mann libraries. Once processed, the electronic version becomes available in eCommons, via a link in our online cataloged record. The Graduate School print copy is attached to the electronic bibliographic record and is distributed to the associated unit library for circulation. All specialty print copy theses and dissertations are handled on a per unit library basis.
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Date of next review: To be determined
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Adding print copy to electronic bibliographic record
Holdings Record for Circulating Copy
Honors Theses for Hotel Library
Project Reports (Engineering Library)
Senior Seminar Papers (Veterinary Library)
Thesis/Dissertation Submission Process
Patron Access to Theses Prior to Cataloging/Binding
Distribution of Theses by Degree Program (arranged by degree program, A-L)
Distribution of Theses by Degree Program (arranged by degree program, M-Z)
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I. General Guidelines:
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For project or library specific information, see Special Cases
Excel spreadsheets containing thesis related data are provided to staff, and student employees, for manual processing of print copy theses.
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All call numbers for CUL theses begin with the word "Thesis" as the first element. Circulating copies are classified with an LC-type call number cutter depending on the field of study. Classification subject cutters are supplied by Thesis Classifications . The classification subject cutter is followed by the year the degree is conferred. Use the LC Cutter Table to assign the author cutter for the author for each copy.
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Cataloged theses and dissertations should be placed on the appropriate Physical processing trucks located in the Physical Processing area. From there, the Physical Processing unit handles the proper labeling, tattle-tape if needed, and any other physical processing needs for theses. After physical processing is complete, all theses are routed to their corresponding unit library location.
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II. Specialty Thesis Cases
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Single print copies are received as Seminar Papers from Veterinary Library, M.P.S. Project Reports from Mann Library, and Bachelor of Architecture, (B'Arch), Bachelor City Regional Planning, (C.R.P.), from Fine Arts Library. All Veterinary Seminar Papers are sent to (vet,anx) location. All M.P.S. Project Reports are sent to (rmc,anx) location, unless there is already an existing copy. All B'Arch and C.R.P. theses are sent to Fine Arts and the item status set to non-circulating. Double print copies are received as Masters of Architecture, (M'Arch), Masters of Landscape Architecture, (M.L.A), and Masters of Regional Planning, (M.R.P.), from the Fine Arts Library. The first print copy is sent to Fine Arts with the item status set as non-circulating, and the second copy is sent to (rmc,anx), with the item status set to non-circulating.
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Create a bib record according to the general guidelines above. In addition to the variable fields outlined, include the following fields as appropriate:
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III. Explanatory Notes
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On a extremely rare occasion, a student may receive two degrees using the same thesis for both. In this case, the record is created according to the general guidelines above with the exception of the 502 field, which should include both degree abbreviations. In this case 2 copies of thesis are received as usual, one for the circulating location and one for rmc,anx. Choose the call number by using the first degree listed in the book. For example, if the first degree listed is for a Master in Landscape Architecture (M.L.A.) and the second is a Master in Regional Planning (M.R.P.), assign the call number according to Landscape Architecture in the Thesis Distribution List under "City and Regional Planning." Landscape Architecture uses SB468 for call number and City and Regional Planning uses NA9001. Since the Landscape Architecture degree is listed first, use SB468 for the call number. Dissertation note:
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When the LTS Thesis Coordinator, is contacted by a patron or notified by Reference department that a patron wishes to see a thesis before it has been processed, ask for patron's contact information (name, phone/e-mail) so that you can provide information on the availability of the thesis. Check the latest list of Advanced Degrees Conferred for the author. If the author does not appear on the list, the degree has not yet been conferred, (meaning LTS may not yet have print copy on hand). If the author appears on the list, and we have the particular thesis awaiting processing, double check to see if the electronic copy does not have an EMBARGO, as the type of EMBARGO may effect circulation, (see note below). If the print copy thesis does not have a restricted EMBARGO, inform the patron and/or Reference staff of the situation and that the thesis can be provided for a viewing. Once Reference and the patron have agreed on the viewing arrangements, the LTS thesis liaison will take the unprocessed thesis to the security desk of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Division in 2B Kroch Library, where the patron can view it in the secure reading room. Standard viewing time frame is two weeks from date of request. Patron does have the option of requesting additional time. When the time frame has expired for the viewing period, the LTS thesis liaison will go to RMC and retrieve the thesis and return to LTS cataloging for further processing.
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