Serials Workflows: Pocket Parts

Created September 2020

Some law materials have pocket parts, which are used to update the title. Pocket parts are usually briefly described or mentioned in hte bib record (but not always), but are NOT catalogued or added as items.

1. When the pocket part arrives, search for the title.
2. Select the bib record and confirm the title.
3. Make note of the call number.
4. Go into the stacks and find the title on the shelf. Take out the old pocket part and replace with the new pocket part.
5. Recycle the old pocket part.

Some titles have additional supplements or pamphlets that have a dummy item and get labels.

1. When the supplement or pamphlet arrives, search for the title.
2. Select the bib record and confirm the title.
3. Go to Items.
4. Find the item called Supplement or Pamphlet. Under the Serial Information tab, change the Arrival Date to today's date.
5. Print a label for the new supplement or pamphlet.
6. Go into the stacks and find the title on the shelf. Remove the old supplement or pamphlet and replace with the new one.
7. Recycle the old supplement or pamphlet.