Applied Methods and Techniques Flashcards
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While shelf-reading in the nonfiction section, a staff member finds 641.5 SMI shelved after 641.52 BAK. What should be done?
Answer: Move 641.5 SMI so it comes before 641.52 BAK
Dewey numbers file digit by digit after the decimal, so 641.5 precedes 641.52.
A patron returns a book with a loose spine and several pages detached. What is the most appropriate first step for a support staff member?
Answer: Route the item to the mending or processing area for assessment
Damaged items should be assessed using approved repair methods rather than quick fixes like cellophane tape that cause further damage.
Which weeding acronym from the CREW method describes criteria such as Misleading, Ugly, Superseded, Trivial, Irrelevant, and Elsewhere?
Answer: MUSTIE
MUSTIE is the CREW method's mnemonic for identifying items that should be weeded.
When processing a new paperback for circulation, which step typically comes last before shelving?
Answer: Checking that the item is linked to its catalog record and shows as available
Final processing confirms the barcode is linked to the bibliographic record so the item displays as available.
A patron asks for 'something on the war.' According to effective reference interview technique, what should staff do next?
Answer: Ask an open-ended question to clarify which war and what kind of information is needed
Open-ended questions help clarify vague requests before searching.
A staff member is conducting a physical inventory using a handheld scanner. What is the main purpose of this task?
Answer: To identify items missing, misshelved, or incorrectly recorded in the ILS
Inventory compares physical holdings against catalog records to find discrepancies.
Which practice best protects patron confidentiality when handling holds placed on the public pickup shelf?
Answer: Label holds with a patron code or partial name rather than full names and titles together
Using codes or partial identifiers on self-service hold shelves limits disclosure of what individuals are borrowing.