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Contract Cataloging : At a glance

Contract Cataloging at a glance

OCLC Contract Cataloging services offer cataloging solutions for any size library. Let our team of experts handle your toughest cataloging challenges.

Benefits

Save time and money—per-item handling is faster and less expensive than in-house work
Improve circulation by giving users online access to all of your bibliographic records
Increase access points to your valuable collection
Free your catalogers for higher priority tasks
Offer improved search results thanks to better consistency in your catalog
Clear your backlog and keep ongoing cataloging current

Features

Expert cataloging in all formats, including electronic resources, musical scores and other non-book materials
The most experienced catalogers available
High-quality OCLC-MARC records
Contract cataloging for materials in 60 languages
Expert special handling of historic cards and records
Outstanding service and a commitment to satisfaction
Lower cost and higher hit-rate with WorldCat

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Physical processing for contract cataloging projects

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