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Summary: This procedure outlines how catalogers working on Special Collections (SPC) materials can page already cataloged materials from SPC for review at their desks when needed for cataloging purposes.

Creating a request

• Using the library's OPAC, navigate to the bibliographic record for the item(s) needed.
• Under "Status" click the purple "Get It" button.

• Clicking the "Get It" button will redirect to a webpage with a summary of the bibliographic information and a link in green that says, "Request the item."

• Clicking the "Request the item link will prompt the user to login. Select the logon option for MSU Students, Faculty, and Staff using and use an MSU NetID and password.

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• Once logged in, a webpage with detailed instructions on "How to Request Material" will display. Below the instructions, the system will have populated fields with information from the bibliographic record, such as call number, title, etc. If a specific volume or issue is needed, the information can be entered in the appropriate field. scroll down to see the request form. It should be autofilled with information pulled from the bibliographic record. Add any additional information that may aid SPC or Remote staff in selecting the appropriate item(s).

• If requesting particular volumes of a multipart resource, like serials, indicate volumes and/or years desired in appropriate fields in request form.

• In the request form “Special requests/comments” field, indicate that this is a request for cataloging. This will help SPC staff know to route your item(s) for back door pickup rather than to Reading Room.
• A date for viewing the material is a required field on the form. Click the small calendar icon to open the calendar and select a preferred date.  (This does not schedule a Reading Room appointment).

• In the "Special Requests/Questions" box of the form, catalogers can indicate to SPC staff that they are requesting the item(s) for cataloging and will be picking it/them up from SPCChoose “Submit Request” to the lower left of the calendar icon. This will send your request to SPC staff, who will then pull your material and put it on hold.
• A purple "Request received" and transaction number will appear once the form has been successfully submitted.