Webcats

Summary: This procedure covers one-time cataloging of free, individual web resources requested by selectors via the bibtrack request form (colloquially referred to as "webcats").

Submitting requests

• Selector creates an “order” by completing and submitting form at: http://bibtrack.lib.msu.edu/
• The form requests:
  • the resource URL, as it should appear in the catalog
  • a title as apparent to someone viewing the record
  • the HTML tag title
  • selectors' initials
  • a fund code

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Acquisitions processing

• Since the switch from Sierra to FOLIO, Acquisitions is no longer involved.

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Cataloging

• On a regular basis, usually weekly, an original cataloger views new requests on the bibtrack form at the URL above.
• If the URL for the resource does not work, cataloger attempts to find a working URL. If one is not found, cataloger emails the selector. If selector also does not find a working URL, cataloger marks the request status as "Error"
  • Cataloger must sign in with library credentials to edit status.
• If the URL does not link to a freely-available resource, cataloger emails the selector. If a different URL cannot be supplied, cataloger marks the request status as "Error"
• If the URL links to a freely-available resource, the cataloger catalogs the resource according to current practice for the appropriate format.
  • Format is most often text or integrating resource, but may also be graphic, video, etc.
  • Request help as needed from a cataloger familiar with the format (eg, maps, serials)
  • If the resource is a serial, neither holdings nor an LDR is done.
• In the FOLIO item record, cataloger includes a staff note with the request number (eg, webcat #1234)
• Cataloger marks the bibtrack request status as "Closed"

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