I am splitting some books with CD's from CBH ministries. Technically, they would be a kit, but kits are supposed to be split, but have the same call number.
Book- CE Mon
CD- JCD (for where it would be filed) CE Mon?
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How would you classify a board book with CD?
I have the book (not board book) classified in CE LUC
The Board book was originally in as kit-
BB
C220.95
LUC
There is a DVD with it
JDVD (only have one section for juvenile/children's media of this type)
C220.9
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We have never done an inventory using the computer. Can anyone give us ideas on what to do and where to start.
Thank You!
Janet Estridge.
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