Outsourcing+Cataloging


 * Outsourcing Cataloging**


 * A.** Policy: When possible records will be purchased or obtained from outside sources. This will provide the library media center with quailty records, more time for other duties, and the ability to save money on overhead costs.


 * B. Procedures:**

All outsourcing vedors are different. Each and everyone has very different procedures. Please open the application/provider you would like to use and follow the procedures provided by the provider. Make sure that all records are checked following the Copy Cataloging Checklist.


 * C. List of Vendors and Account information

Follett** Follett Library Resources 1340 Ridgeview Drive - McHenry, Illinois 60050 Phone: 888.511.5114 or 815.759.1700 - Fax: 800.852.5458 or 815.759.9831

Customer Care Consultant at Danielle.Black@flr.follett.com or 888.511.5114 ext. 3134

617 E. Vandalia Road, Jacksonville, Illinois 62650 Customer Service: +1 800 637-6581 or +1 217 243-5451, Fax: +1 800 551-1169 or +1 217 243-7505, Email: books@perma-bound.com
 * Perma-Bound**


 * Specific Outsourcing Sites/Vendors**

MARC on Demand —formerly AccessMARC ([])

Alliance Plus Online—Requires access through your cooperating library (http://www.fsc.follett.com/products/alliance_plus/index.cfm)

CatExpress ([])

MarciveWeb SELECT (http://www.marcive.com/HOMEPAGE/web6.htm)


 * D. Reference Materials**



Mitinet Guide to Downloading LC Records http://www.mitinet.com/Support/s_lcdownload.htm (A step-by-step guide for downloading the MARC bibliographic records from LC.)

MARC on Demand —formerly AccessMARC ([]) Requires access to the full MARC Wizard suite. Please contact [|customer service] at mitinet.com if you would like to sign up for a trial of this valuable service. Perhaps you want to watch the short video demonstration about this service.

Alliance Plus Online—Requires access through your cooperating library (http://www.fsc.follett.com/products/alliance_plus/index.cfm)

CatExpress ([]) MarciveWeb SELECT ([]) MarciveWeb SELECT allows you to use the database to evaluate its use and the quality of the records, but you will not be able to download their records into your catalog with their trial version.


 * Creation/Revision Date** 3 May 2010

​Newberg, Pamela J., and Jennifer Allen. "Vendors of Cataloging for Children's Materials." //Cataloging Correctly for Kids: An Introduction to the Tools. 4th ed//. Ed. Sheila S. Intner, Joanna F. Fountain, and Jane E. Gilchrist. Chicago: American Library Association, 2006. (pp. 108-113). Print.
 * Works Cited/Consulted **

Young, Terrence E., Jr. "The Weakest Link: Library Catalogs." //Book Report// Jan./Feb. 2002: 6-14.