Closed backlogs consist of monographs or microfilms that are not eligible for the open backlog and are not Priority 1.

See also Precat Backlog Processing

1. Avery material which lacks standard cataloging copy.

2. Material stored in original catalogers' working backlogs.

3. Microforms backlogged in OSMC.

Search GC and code appropriate notation codes if appropriate.

Go to GC searching instructions

If the item lacks cataloging copy, create a preliminary record.

Go to Preliminary Records: Overview

1. Avery Monograph Example and Procedures

   Go to Avery Processing & Example

2. Microform Procedures

   Go to Microform Procedures

3. Original Catalogers' Working Backlogs

   1. Track the item to OSMC with priority, e.g., OSMC3

   2. Write CLIO ID on top of T2 Rider.

   3. File in working backlog by CLIO ID.

For multi-volume sets, or for microform reproductions of sets, create a MARC holdings record according to current procedures. (See CLIO Cataloging Notebook, VOL.152, VOL.160; see CPM651 for standard abbreviations)

For Avery only, count as "BACKLOGGED." Do not count on Change-in-Size-of-Collection statistics sheet.