[Publib] Music collections

[Roslyn Yerman]

At the Madison Heights Public Library, the music CD collection is 
arranged by a letter for each type of music, followed by a number  
assigned in sequence as an item is added to the collection.  As an 
example, Itzhak Perlman's Live in the Fiddler's House has CD C #55 as 
its call number, which allows the patron to easily locate it.  The jewel 
cases are housed on the floor, which are exchanged for plastic cases at 
the circulation desk containing the CD itself to avoid extra handling. 

Troxclair, Debbie wrote:
>
> I am writing to find out how everyone handles their music CD 
> collections.  Our patrons increasingly are asking that we divide our 
> collection by types of music.  Right now, we have all of our CDs with 
> Dewey call #s.
>
>  
>
> How many of you divide your music collection by type or music?  Do you 
> put something in the call # to indicate the type of music?  Someone 
> suggested putting the type of music after the call #, but that isn't 
> searchable in the OPAC.  Do you indicate the type some other way?
>
>  
>
> Can anyone give me any ideas of what has worked for you?
>
> Thank you.
>
> Debbie Troxclair
> Jefferson Parish Library
> 4747 W. Napoleon
> Metairie, LA   70001
> _dtroxclair at jefferson.lib.la.us_
> (504) 838-1108
> or 838-1100 ext 350
>
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Roslyn Yerman
Director
Madison Heights Public Library
240 W. 13 Mile Road
Madison Heights, MI 48071

tel:  (248) 837-2852
fax:  (248) 588-2470

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