Leaving a Paper Trail: Documenting Local Cataloging Practices

Abstract

Documenting local cataloging practices is essential to retain consistency throughout the catalog. Creating and maintaining this documentation can too easily become an afterthought, which is frustrating and troublesome to cataloging departments. In this session, we intend to share why you should advocate for taking the time to maintain cataloging documentation, supply the key elements to consider when building or updating your documentation, and suggestions for where this documentation can be shared.