Problem

• Librarians need a way to browse call numbers by classification type, which are often shelved in different areas, in order to produce an accurate shelf list. Functions of the shelf list include:

  • Aids in the classification of new materials by helping to control duplication and maintain symmetry in classification.

    • Identifies the next unused call number

    • Identifies where the searched call number would fall within the shelf list

    • Helps librarians manage multi-part and series materials by highlighting which volumes have been cataloged

  • Supports inventory management/auditing by providing a way to verify the presence or absence of materials on the physical shelves as well as the ability to analyze subject depth for acquisitions/weeding planning

  • Aids in data cleanup and record maintenance efforts by making it easier to identify incorrectly assigned call numbers

  • Aids in the discovery of sources related to known items

• See: Browse Use Cases

In Scope

• New option in Inventory Browse to browse by item call number type.

Out of Scope

Requirements