I have worked in the Catalog Dept. for MANY years. My cataloging for the library's collection includes multi-format materials. Much time is devoted to the cataloging, and problem solving, of Serial titles and the cataloging of new videocassettes. Many Federal and State publications received by Bucknell's library contribute to the total list of Serial titles to be cataloged. The process of creating and updating authority records for each Serial title is an on-going project.
Authority records are online sources of information created for each Serial title.
They include, not only call number and title, but also the library's local procedures, retention policy, etc. Part of today's routine is the cataloging of CD Roms and Internet Web Sites for the library's patrons. Student assistants provide valuable support to routine and special projects. I appreciate their help. The scope of the Catalog Departments's responsiblilties has been an on-going process.