Pat Ogea has asked that staff is made aware of issues regarding tagging. The programmers are running into problems that are causing double the work.
1- When done with a section, write your name + done on the post it note. LMS wants to know who did a section if there are a bunch of tagging problems.
2- Place the tag as close to the spine as possible. NOT in the middle of the back cover, not under the flap. Of course take care if you are covering up writing/graphics that would be needed to use the book (like sheet music, the periodic table, or a bunch of math equations).
3- If the title/call number label isn't on the back inside cover, flip a page or two and see if it is there. Check for tags there also. You should also check the front cover for tags. (This will be true for manga and world languages)
4--Do not place tags over old tags. Do not double tag.
5- In older books with pockets, you may see what looks like a tag under the pocket. This is a target from olden days. If the book isn't tagged, tag it.
6- Make sure you are turning books that you have tagged spine side down with the Houston Public Library stamp facing you.
7- Slow down and look closely for a tag. Sometimes they are hard to spot on the white back covers.
8- Remember to alternate the tag placement - at the top, in the middle, at the bottom along the spine as you move through the shelf. (The theory with this is so if you have a stack of books with tags, they're not all stacked on each other if you are using an RFID reader/sorter and have them in a pile)
9- Super important reasons we are tagging -- Security. Self-check machines. Book sorters. All these services use the RFID tag and it needs to be placed in a specific location be to effective.
This is a serious project, not busywork. Double tagging or tagging in the wrong spot has made more work for the programming team.
If you have any questions when you are tagging, please try to find Pat Ogea or a member of LMS. Or set the book aside until someone can help you. (Per Katie T)
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