Adding to an Existing Collection

Updated 7/1/2019

Adding to an Existing Collection

Whenever possible, prefer creating a new collection to adding to an existing collection.
A second set of similar material can be cataloged under the same title with the addition of a number. (e.g., [Modern Arabic poetry, Egypt, 2]).

When it is necessary to add to an existing collection, follow these instructions:

Boxed collections

• Adjust the table of contents for the affected box(es).
• Put call number labels in each new item (within reason).
• Adjust the bibliographic record as necessary (date range, size range, 505).

Bound collections

• Follow the same procedures as for a bookset.