Technical Processing Section

The Technical Processing Division (TPD) is a vital component of the Collection Development Division (CDD) at the library. It undertakes several essential responsibilities to ensure efficient organization and accessibility of library resources. Key functions include:

Classification

• The TPD utilizes the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system for assigning classification numbers, facilitating easy retrieval of materials.

Metadata Creation:

• The division is responsible for cataloging and creating metadata according to widely accepted standards, enhancing discoverability through the Web OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog).

Physical Processing:

This includes various activities such as:

• Acquisition and Receiving: Managing the purchase of books from vendors and processing incoming materials.
• Tagging and Bar-coding: Implementing RFID tagging and bar-coding to streamline inventory management.
• Stamping, Numbering, and Labeling:Marking items for identification and organization.

Community Engagement:

• New Arrivals Notification:Regularly informing the institute community about newly arrived books.
• New Arrivals Notification:Facilitating the movement of departmental library books to their respective departments or schools.
• Faculty Alerts: Notifying faculty members when their recommended books are available for checkout.

New Arrival Lists:

• Compiling and preparing lists of newly added books, which are made available to the institute community and published on the library website.

Weeding Policy:

• Implementing a weeding policy to assess and remove outdated or underused materials from the collection, ensuring the library's holdings remain relevant and up-to-date.

Overall, the Technical Processing Section is essential for maintaining the organization, accessibility, and relevance of library resources, thereby enhancing the academic support provided to the institution's community.