LCLS: CAP Manual: Physical Processing

Talking Books (Cassette)

Repackaging:

Cassette talking books may come already packaged in a plastic case.  However, there will frequently be talking books packaged in cardboard cases.  These need to be repackaged before proceeding with  the remainder of processing.  This is done by selecting a plastic case that has the closest number of slots to the number of cassettes in the set, and cutting or copying the existing packaging to create a cover for the case.

Labels:

   Spine labels  The spine label should be placed on the paper insert of the talking book case, so that it appears on the spine of the case, 1/8^th inch from the bottom.

   Dots             The colored dot should be placed over the spine label, so that the lower edge of the dot matches up with the lower edge of the label. 

   Special Stickers    

                               For talking books books designated as  MYS, SPANISH, SCI/FI, WEST, or YOUNG ADULT (these will be in the first part of the call number), there are special stickers that go on the spine, directly above the spine label.  Check the call number to see if the talking book you are working on needs one of these stickers. 

                        If the call number specifies more than one special sticker, place the stickers on the spine of the talking book according to their order on the Spine Label.

Title labels        The title label should be placed on the inside cover of the talking book case in the upper right-hand corner.  If it is in a cassette case and there is no room for the title label inside the case, place the title label in the lower left-hand corner of the front cover.

                        **Often there will be empty slots in the cases.  Some pre-packaged talking books will have stickers that say "Intentionally Blank."  When a talking book has been repackaged and there are empty slots, mark each spot with an "X" and the word "Empty."