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 **How to Shelve a Book**
 * How to Shelve a Book **

**How Not to Shelve a Book **   To properly shelve books, a few rules need to be followed:  8/15/2007  
 * 1) Check call numbers around the items being shelved to verify correct order of shelf.
 * 2) All books should be shelved sideways with the spine and call number facing up.
 * 3) Items with call number labels that are missing or cannot be read should be placed beside the typewriter in the staff area.
 * 4) Items should be brought out to the edges of the shelves to make even, neat rows (called blocking.)
 * 5) Each shelf should have a bookend at the end of the row.
 * 6) Watch for crowded shelves. If an item will not slide back into its place with a gentle push, the shelf is too full. The proper method to remove an item is to push in the volumes on either side of it, then carefully grasp the center of the spine and remove it (not by pulling from the top of the spine.)
 * 7) <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"">Items with damage (mold, mildew, insect, or tears on/to covers, pages, etc.) should be given to Fran. Check for sufficient air space behind the items on the shelves to allow for proper circulation of air. Remove bits of paper, post-its and paper clips (except for paper clips used for check-out slips).
 * 8) <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"">Any loose papers or library items left at the end of each row or on the floor should be picked up. If the area is kept tidy, the users will tend to leave it that way.
 * 9) <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"">Refer any problems or questions to a supervisor -- DO NOT GUESS!