Processing

I was able to fully process four items in the elementary media center. Destiny makes this process quite easy. Through the program, you "Add a Title" by typing in basic book information (title, author, publication, etc.). Destiny asks if you would like to make changes to punctuation, but it is generally correct so you can simply click "accept all." The final step is to "Add a Copy." This portion of the process involves selecting the Call Number and bar code number. Follett allows you to download the specific MARC record for books you've purchased by the company. Once the MARC record is uploaded, all the cataloging information is automatically stored.

One of the items was particularly unique because it was a book donated by Georgia's First Lady, Sandra Deal. She visited our school and read this book, Who I'd Like to Be by Elizabeth Brown, to our second grade students. The book was published independently, so there was very limited information about the publishing company and other specific items.

The other titles I processed using Follett's download are:
1. Freedom Song
2. MyPlate and You
3. The Polar Bear Scientists

Overall, the cataloging process felt very enriching. I think this is because it is exciting to think of new materials being added to the collection. I am anxious to see how popular these titles become and if they bring joy to the faces of the children in this school!