[PADG:1398] protocol for de-duping

[Shannon Zachary <szachary@xxxxxxxxx>]

Has anyone developed written protocols or guidelines for a de-duping 
project for bound volumes? Can you share documents or tips? I'm thinking 
of instructions for staff (possibly student assistants) on how to compare 
two volumes of the same title and select the better copy: completeness of 
text (missing pages or elements such as advertising in a journal), 
presence of add-ons like indices, comparing condition or quality of 
binding, etc.

If you have managed such a project, what was your experience on time, 
effort, and resources required?

Please respond to me off-list, if you wish, and I will summarize for the 
group.

Shannon Zachary, Head, Preservation and Conservation
University Library
The University of Michigan
837 Greene St. / 3202 Buhr Bldg.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104-1048
Phone: 734/763-6980 Fax: 734/763-7886
email: szachary@xxxxxxxxx