Penn State University Libraries - Theses: Microfilm, Microfiche, Print (Book)

Microfilm:

1. Unwind film and apply the clear adhesive ownership label about 1-2 inches out from the Start of the film.
2. Wrap rolled film with an acid-free film band, making sure that the film stays taut for easy wrapping.
3. Apply an ownership label to the top of the film box.
4. Attach the barcode to the back of the film box.
5. Place pre-assigned number label to the side of the box.

Microfiche:

1. Place fiche in the acid-free pockets (one fiche per pocket).
2. Apply ownership label on the mid-center at the bottom.
3. Give to Cataloger.

Print:

• Home location is already changed.
• Theses already have ownership labels and security strips (targets).
• There are two copies of the theses:
  • only one copy has a barcode
  • the copy with the auto generated barcode DOES NOT circulate.

1. Print the call number labels.
   
   NOTE: Manually type in the respective Program Codes above the call number.
   
2. Attach the call number label to the book.
3. Place the item INTRANSIT.

Additional NOTES:

• Patron Requests for print theses are handled in the same manner as regular books.