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DVD Cataloging : Local Policy on Barcodes, Location Codes, and Labeling

Barcode the case in the upper left corner (same position as on a CD jewel case)
Do not barcode texts (booklets) which are inserted into the case, only those external to the case.

Item record locations currently profiled are:
CODE blank STAMP
hdvd = HAY DVD
hhdvd = HAY HARRIS DVD
mddvd = SCI MEDIA DVD
ocrdv = ORWIG RESRV-DVD
odvd = ORWIG DVD

DVDs should be labeled in the clear center-area of the disc only, as many are double-sided. A Sanford Sharpie extra/ultra fine point pen will be used to write call #, Brown University Library, and cataloger's initials. Texts will be labelled with pencil if possible, or pen if the paper surface is slick.

Item record notation:
Message:       DVD & text

Related document: DVD Cataloging : MARC Fielding Quick Reference

Keywords:  DVD, Cataloging, Barcodes, Locations, LabelingOutline location:  F4, G2a, G2c, J7
Document:  #016
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Policy adopted: Aug. 16, 2000
Document created by: Sarah Shaw
Last updated: Nov. 17, 2000 sjs
If you have questions, please contact: Rock_Catalog@brown.edu