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This guide was created for library staff members assisting with ... Technical services is usually defined as library operations concerned with the acquisition, organization (bibliographic control), physical processing, and maintenance of library collections, as opposed to the delivery of public services. Technical processing is performed behind the scenes, usually in a technical services department. (ALA Glossary). 

 

The Technical Services Department is responsible for the cataloging and preservation of library materials. This includes:

  • Cleaning & freezing
  • Emergency response and disaster preparation
  • Environmental control
  • In-house repairs
  • Pest management
  • Storage & handling

Technical Services at WCC Library

Staff:

Genny Mero x438 - Acquisitions / Ordering

Answers questions about billing & invoices; payment & renewals; funds; purchasing.

Ellie Seaton x439 - Technical Services Librarian / Cataloging / Archives / Preservation

Catalogs and creates metadata for library resources; conducts preservation, IPM, environmental control monitoring; manages WCC Archives.

Taylor Komori - Library Preservation Assistant (student worker)

Assists with preservation related tasks including IPM, environmental monitoring and other duties related to Tech Services

Location:

Technical Services Department (3rd Floor near the water fountain)

Personnel Offices (3rd Floor - inside Tech Svcs department)

 

Preservation Room (Library Breezeway, near IDS)

Archives Room (3rd floor near Tech Services Department) 

 

 

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