Services

Collection Development

Over 30 years in business, over 400 collections installed

These statistics summarize the contributions made by NBS to the creation of school and public libraries.

To develop new collections, we can provide:

  • Model collections
  • Analysis of a collection in development, to isolate and enrich disciplines needing more support
  • Identification of specific titles to support desired topics and themes
  • The expertise to create the entire collection if, at the time of purchase, there is not a qualified person for the task
  • Full cataloguing and processing support so that the books are ready to circulate as soon as they arrive

Please contact your local Account Manager for more information.

Cataloguing & Processing

Let us do the work for you!

CATALOGUING AND PROCESSING OPTIONS
(Please indicate which service you require)

PROCESSING—ATTACHED
(Let us do the work for you)

  • A - Full card set, book card and pocket, spine label, two pocket labels, mylar patch or mylar covers affixed where applicable.
  • 5a - Main entry card, book card and pocket, spine label, two pocket labels, mylar patch or mylar covers affixed where applicable.
  • 5b - Main entry card, spine label, two pocket labels.
  • G - Book card and pocket, spine label, two pocket labels, mylar patch or mylar covers affixed where applicable.
  • 8 - Main entry card, spine label, two pocket labels, mylar jacket.
  • 3j - Spine label, two pocket labels, mylar jacket.
  • 3l - Spine label, two pocket labels.
  • L - Mylar jackets attached permanently.
  • 2A - Book card and pocket attached.
  • Paperback pre-binding service.
  • Easy-cover paperback laminating service (most sizes).
  • Theft Detection
  • Stamping (stamps supplied by customer).
  • Apply barcode (not linked; supplied by customer).
  • Spine reinforcement (most sizes).

CIRCULATION-READY: we prepare the books so that they are immediately ready for circulation!

  • Circ-Ready - spine label and bar code - attached - linked electronic record.
  • Circ-Ready - spine label and bar code, mylar jacket - attached - linked electronic record.

BAR CODES TO BE SUPPLIED BY THE CUSTOMER IN SEQUENCE.

PROCESSING - LOOSE (You do the work yourself!)

  • Q - Full card set, book card and pocket, spine label, two pocket labels.
  • 12a - Main entry card, book card and pocket, spine label, two pocket labels.
  • 12b - Main entry card, spine label, two pocket labels.
  • 13 - Book card and pocket, spine label, two pocket labels.
  • 3k - Spine label, two pocket labels.
  • 11 - Main entry card.
  • 2A - Book card and pocket.
  • Easy-cover paperback laminating service (most sizes).

*All processing supplies are available from our library supplies division (ext. 234)*

If you have indicated any of the cataloguing and processing services, please specify for which products these services apply:

  •  Hardcovers
  •  Picture Book Paperbacks
  •  Non-fiction Paperbacks
  •  Fiction Paperbacks
  •  Video
  •  Audio
  •  CD Rom
  •  All

ELECTRONIC RECORDS: Please indicate specializations below:

Format

  • Full USMARC
  • MicroLIF 1991 protocol
  • MicroLIF 1987 protocol

Media

  • IBM
  • MacIntosh

Disk Type

  • 3.25"
  • 5.25"

Dewey

  • Abridged
  • Unabridged

*All discs will be sent in a high density format unless otherwise specified.

Other customized options are available as are sample disks. For price quotes or any questions concerning our cataloguing and processing services, please contact your Customer Service Representative

MORE ABOUT OUR CATALOGUING AND PROCESSING SERVICES!

CATALOGUING AND ELECTRONIC RECORDS: cataloguing, technical services support, custom products and databases, and retrospective conversion provided in partnership with Duncan Systems Specialists (DSS). DSS performs current cataloguing activities including both derived and original cataloguing using either Dewey of Library of Congress classification and Library of Congress or National Library of Canada subject headings. Customization is available upon request.

Please call your Customer Service Representative for prices or a sample disk.

CIRCULATION- READY: our Circulation-Ready service is a fast, low-cost service that ensures you get your materials onto your shelves as quickly as possible! Spine labels and mylar jackets are attached and bar code labels are affixed to your books and embedded in the electronic marc record. When you receive your order just load your records and the materials can be circulated immediately. An excellent service for new collections or up-grades!

EASY-COVER PAPERBACK LAMINATING SERVICE: the covers of your paperbacks are laminated with durable, clear plastic that helps prevent the paperback from getting dirty, torn, or worn out. A spine overlap ensures extra durability for longer circulation. The original cover artwork remains completely visible.

PAPERBACK PRE-BINDING SERVICE: extends the life of your paperbacks. Original cover is removed, covered in mylar, and mounted onto heavy board stock. Original binding glue is removed and replaced with polyvinyl acetate glue, a product that will never dry out and crack. Acid-free materials are used throughout.

Call your local Account Manager, local Showroom or your Customer Service Representative to receive samples of the above services.

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NBS launches MyiLibrary, an eContent platform for Public Libraries