I did a quick search on OCLC to see if anyone else had cataloged patterns. While no means an extensive search, the only thing I found besides pattern books were archival collections of patterns. In some ways that surprised me; but, I think the ephemeral nature of tissue paper patterns probably prevents libraries from circulating them. The cataloging will be easy compared to the processing needed to make sure the patterns are protected and returned undamaged. Linda and others have raised excellent points. Let us know if you solve the processing issues and start circulating them! Very interested in knowing how your community responds.
Are you on AUTOCAT? You might also post there as well to see if others have circulated patterns. They might do so without a bib record. Elaine J. Elaine Hardy PINES & Collaborative Projects Manager Georgia Public Library Service 1800 Century Place, Ste 150 Atlanta, Ga. 30345-4304 404.235.7128 404.235.7201, fax [email protected] www.georgialibraries.org www.georgialibraries.org/pines From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Elisabeth Keppler Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2015 7:41 AM To: Evergreen Discussion Group Subject: Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Circulating sewing patterns Thanks, everyone. You've shared some very important points and excellent suggestions. (I used to be a C/WMARS librarian in Chicopee and can attest that Massachusetts libraries are a hotbed of creative ideas. Love the ukelele.) The branch librarian that initiated the query says thanks, too! On Wed, Jan 7, 2015 at 6:10 PM, Janet Schrader <[email protected]> wrote: "follow general regalia rules" :) For ceremonial garments I presume? A Freudian slip? Perhaps if someone willing to donate the patterns would cut them out of interfacing (do they still use that anymore?), the non-fusible kind, it would be nice to share expensive craft patterns. CWMARS libraries have created records for cake pans,seed libraries, even kayaks, both single and tandem, and a ukulele. Janet Janet Schrader Bibliographic Services Supervisor C/W MARS Inc. 67 Millbrook Street Suite 201 Worcester, MA 01606 tel: 508-755-3323 ext. 25 <tel:508-755-3323%20ext.%2025> fax: 508-787-7801 [email protected] _____ From: [email protected] [[email protected]] on behalf of Lynn Floyd [[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2015 5:34 PM To: 'Evergreen Discussion Group' Subject: Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Circulating sewing patterns As someone who sews a good bit, General tissue paper patterns to me would not hold up under Circulation. Especially multi sized clothing patterns. Most of these patterns are considered one time use patterns. On patterns I know I am going to use multiple times, I tend to adhere them to Freezer paper so I can use them multiple times. With Multi sized patterns you need to have one pattern for each size of the pattern. Now if we are talking other types of patterns (Crafts, home décor, etc.), these would hold up if they were made of something other than tissue, unless you reinforce them also. Then you have to talk about missing pieces and damage to patterns, and how to best adjust for that. As for the cataloging you would need to follow general regalia rules. Judicious use of the 500 field would be a must. We are looking at adding sewing machines and such to a makerspace. So, adding patterns in the catalog would be logically what they will be wanting next. Lynn Floyd [email protected] Anderson County Library 864-260-4500 x181 <tel:864-260-4500%20x181> http://www.andersonlibrary.org <http://www.andersonlibrary.org/> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Elisabeth Keppler Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2015 1:49 PM To: Evergreen Discussion Group Subject: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Circulating sewing patterns Forsyth County has had a request to consider cataloging and circulating sewing patterns. Is there an Evergreen library that currently does this? I'd love to speak with anyone who has either contemplated or implemented this. Thanks, Lise Keppler -- Lise Keppler Forsyth County Public Library 660 W 5th St Winston Salem NC 27101 336-703-3070 -- Lise Keppler Forsyth County Public Library 660 W 5th St Winston Salem NC 27101 336-703-3070
