Technical Services → Sierra Cataloging: Item Entry

Item Entry - Basics (TS002)


Description
Course Description: This course is designed to show the basics of the cataloging function in Sierra and the different types of records you’ll be encountering while doing item entry work.

Membership Level: Fully Participating, Basic Online & Union List library staff
Video: Approximately 9 min.

Course Objectives: Learn the basics of the cataloging function in Sierra and the different types of records you’ll be encountering while doing item entry work.

Course tips:

Before starting the course, verify you can log in to the PrairieCat support site to access policies and procedures documentation. Library staff will use their L2 username and password to log in to the PrairieCat support site.

It is recommended to download/review associated files/documents prior to watching video.

This course is self-paced but please use the "Send message" function under "Messages" to contact the course instructor(s) if you have questions or need assistance.

For more help navigating TalentLMS, see the quick guides in the How to Use TalentLMS course.

For the quiz, you are allowed to move back and forth to next/previous questions. You will not be able to view entire quiz at one time but feel free to go back through the quiz to review your answers before submitting.
Content
  • Item Entry - Basics Video
  • Item Entry - Basic Quiz
  • Item Entry - Basics Survey
  • How to Access PrairieCat Policies and Procedures Documentation
  • Review the PrairieCat Item Record Policies
Completion rules
  • You must complete the test "Item Entry - Basic Quiz"
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever
Prerequisites