Bindery Support

Owned by Joseph Reimers
Last updated: Aug 03, 2023
2 min read

UXPROD-4093 - Getting issue details... STATUS

Problem(s)

Libraries that receive or act as a primary repository for printed serials often bind single issues into hardcover volumes once certain criteria have been satisfied (typically the receipt of a fixed number of pieces or a complete logical volume.) These libraries need to identify pieces to send to the bindery, update item and holdings statuses accordingly, and receive and process the condensed bound volumes.

Use Cases & Requirements

RequirementStatusUse cases
Specify the criteria for identifying when a group of pieces should be sent to the bindery

PENDING

  • A library receiving a serial following a Volume/Issue pattern will typically want to bind all issues associated with that Volume into a single bound volume
  • Very large serials may need to be split into multiple bound volumes, requiring distinct enumeration (e.g. Volume/Part)
  • A library may choose to bind multiple Volumes into a single bound volume
Identify pieces that are ready to be sent to the bindery

PENDING

A library needs to know when a full set of pieces is ready to be bound, and needs a mechanism for identifying the specific pieces to be pulled (if needed) and bound.

Update public display to reflect unavailable pieces

PENDING

Pieces that have been sent to the bindery should have some sort of status or setting in the public display indicating they are unavailable.
Condense holdings to reflect bound status

PENDING

  • Issue-level holdings should be condensed into a single volume-level holdings statement, accounting for any gaps
  • Items associated with individual pieces should be condensed into a single item record reflecting the entire bound volume



Requirements Board

Questions

QuestionStatusConclusionComments
Is there a case where the unit to be bound will be determined by number of pieces rather than chronology and enumeration?

OPEN



Is bindery typically treated as a subset of receiving, or is it an entirely distinct workflow?

OPEN



What additional output is required from the LSP to send to the bindery, and what format does that output take?

OPEN



Do we need to account for monographs/paperbacks?

OPEN