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Simpson Library Technical Services

Serves as a reference for all Staff.

Free Lance-Star

Free lance-star microform receiving and processing

The only microfilm that we currently receive that is not a government document is the Free Lance-Star on microfilm. This is sent to us by ProQuest sporadically. To process it do the following:
  1. Search by title for keyword 31810388.  This is the OCLC number that will bring up the correct bibliographic record.
  2. Click on the link next to the green dot that says Physical (6)
  3. Select the holding record for Microfilm.
  4. Click Edit (This will open the holdings record in the Metadata Editor).
  5. Update the 866 field to reflect the current holdings by changing the last date.
    31 |8 1 |a September 2, 1926 - February 28, 2018; April 1, 2018 - February 28, 2021 should change to
    31 |8 1 |a September 2, 1926 - February 28, 2018; April 1, 2018 - March 30, 2021 (if that is the last date for which we have coverage)
  6. Save and release the holdings record.
  7. On the side of the microfilm box where the month is listed place a pre-made label on top of the information. This label contains call number, title, and date range for the month. There are pre-made labels up until August 2020 at the Technical Services Specialist desk.
  8. Stamp the top of the box with the "University of Mary Washington Simpson Library" stamp. Be careful, it takes a little while for the ink to dry.
  9. Bring box downstairs to microfilm cabinets and shelve them in the appropriate location.