Technical Services

The Technical Services Division is responsible for acquiring the materials that go into the Libraries collections, for making them available through Chinook, for preparing them for the shelves. Technical Services also maintains and updates the Chinook database, and maintains and repairs library materials.

Acquisitions

Orders and pays for materials added to the collections. Accepts gifts of materials for the collections.

Cataloging & Metadata Services

Describes the books, journals, videos, etc. added to the Libraries collections so that they can be located through Chinook, and maintains the Chinook database.

Preservation

Marks, binds, and repairs library materials.

Services

Technical Services exists primarily to provide services and support to internal Libraries operations, although members of the division are ready to provide information and advice on matters related to their work.

 

Because of its name, people often call Technical Services with questions relating to technical support, automation, equipment, etc. The following are some of the kinds of assistance often sought, that need to be directed elsewhere:

• Computer support and advice, see: Systems
• Dialing in to Chinook, see: Reference
• Document preperation, including copying, overheads, graphics, etc., see: AMS/ITS, Copy Services
• Equipment support, including projectors, sound equipment, etc., see: Media