Changes to Oversized Book Processing Procedures

I just wanted to alert you to a change in our processing procedures for oversized books. Beginning immediately, we are no longer adding a lowercase "q" to the handwritten call number on the verso or to the call number label.

After checking extensively with the campuses, we discovered that this "q" is not frequently used as a shelving device, and often overlooked entirely. Most of the campuses use spine labels to identify their oversized books. Therefore, the “q” is an unnecessary step in our procedures and has been eliminated. Call numbers for oversized books will now be handled in exactly the same way as those for any other monographs.

So this:

PQ1248
q.K32
2002

Will become this:

PQ1248
.K32
2002

The permanent location will not be affected by this revision of procedure. Oversized books will still be assigned to the appropriate oversize location for each campus.

Thanks everybody! Please share this information with anyone it may affect and let me know if you have any questions.