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Technical Processing

Classification, Cataloguing & Physical Processing of Library Resources

UDC Classification
Metadata Creation
RFID Tagging

About Technical Processing

Technical Processing is a subsequent process of collection development, and it is charged with responsibilities of classification, metadata creation (cataloguing), physical processing and RFID-related activities like tagging, re-tagging and other activities like bar code, spine label generation, tooling, and associated activities, etc. The Universal Decimal Classification (UDC) is being followed for assigning the classification numbers.

Classification

UDC-based systematic arrangement

Cataloguing

Metadata creation & standards

Physical Processing

Tooling & label generation

RFID Activities

Tagging & re-tagging operations

Alerts

New arrival notifications

Transfer

Book transfer to departments

Process Flow

Technical Processing Workflow

Interactive visualization of our systematic book processing procedure

Received Book for Technical Processing

Books received from acquisition department for processing

Classification

Assigning UDC classification numbers to organize materials

Cataloguing

Creating metadata records following standard cataloguing rules

Checking

Quality check of classification and cataloguing data

Physical Processing / Tooling

Bar code generation, spine labels, physical preparation
Unit Library Collection

Intimation Letter

Notification sent to respective unit library

Transfer to Unit Library

Physical transfer of books to department libraries
Central Library Collection

RFID Tagging

Radio-frequency identification tags applied to books

New Arrival Alert to Recommender

Faculty members notified when recommended books arrive

New Arrival Creation

Compilation of new arrival lists for distribution

Website Update

New arrivals published on library website

Email Circular

Email notifications sent to institute community