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Scope:  This procedure summarizes instructions for processing videos, video CDs, and DVDs for individual libraries.

Contact:   Laura Wright Laura Daniels

Unit: Cataloging

Date last updated: 03/11/2020

Date of next review: January 20212022

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Standard convention for Accession type call numbers:

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Containers -- Catalogers should not barcode, or create item records, for CD jewel cases that contain DVDs, unless they are going to the Annex.  DVDs (for Annex see below) should be housed in an actual DVD container, available from the department supplies area. Do write the call number on the flyer, which should be securely attached to the piece, then put them on the Physical Processing truck.  Physical Processing staff will tattle tape the item, write the call number on the item and send directly to Uris Library, Dean Room.  Do write the call number on the flyer, which should be securely attached to the piece, then put them on the Physical Processing truck.   Physical Processing staff will tattle tape the item, write the call number on the item and send directly to Uris Library, Dean Room.

Annex containers --  DVDs going directly to the Annex do not need to be put in the larger black DVD cases if they arrive housed in a jewel case; if they arrive in a paper sleeve, it is also preferred a jewel case be used. DVDs arriving in the manufacturer's case may remain in that case along with any inserts.  Accompanying DVDs separated from their book(s) when routed to the Annex , those DVDs should go in jewel cases. Summary: don't change the case; if it doesn't have a case, use a jewel case.  Do write the call number on the flyer, which should be securely attached to the piece, then put them on the Physical Processing truck. 

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For videodiscs only, items are separated by language category: SEA for Echols materials, SA for Sasa materials, and CHI, JPN or KOR to distinguish Chinese, Japanese and Korean languages for Wason materials.          

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