Library Processing Service Specifications

Thorndike Press offers library cataloging and processing services, including shelf-ready processing, catalog card kits, Mylar jackets, security strip systems, and the latest in bar-coding technology. Accurate information is essential for seamless library processing. Complete the form below to submit or verify library processing information for your Gale or Thorndike Press book purchases.

To ensure library processing, these specifications need to be collected and verified prior to placing an order. Complete the form below; options that you don’t require should be left blank. A Gale order specialist may reach to confirm and finalize details. Note that all data collected is protected by our privacy and information security policy.

Books with attached library processing may not be returned. Library of Congress Classification is not available at this time. For questions or support, email the Gale Order Support team.

BILL TO:
(please do not use an acronym)
SHIP TO:
Types of Processing
For unattached processing, books are shipped first to directly to the customer. Processing supplies are shipped separately within two weeks of the book shipment. For attached processing, your order processed books will ship within two to four weeks.
Spine Label Details
1.5 inches is the default.
Property Label Details
Property Stamp Details
Book Cover Details
Security System Products
RFID Tags
RFID Tags Includes tag, tag cover, application, & tag programming. We require physical RFID samples (blank and programmed). An order support specialist will send you mailing instructions.
Call Number Specifications
Non Fiction: Dewey + 3 letters of Main Entry
Fiction: F + 3 letters of Main Entry
Easy Books E + 3 letters of Main Entry
Story Collections F + 3 letters of Main Entry
Individual Bio B + 3 letters of Biographee Entry
Collective Bio 920 + 3 letters of Main Entry
Bar Code Details
Please provide (1) orientation and (2) placement information for each attached label. See legend at bottom of page for bar code placement options.
Please provide a large range of numbers that we’ll track to cover multiple orders below:
Name to appear on Bar Codes: In 30 characters or less (including spaces and punctuation), please enter your school or library’s name as you wish it to appear on your Bar Code label:
MARC Records
Special Instructions: please use the space below to provide any additional information/requirements for your library processing needs (for example, details of 949 holdings).

Bar Code Placement Options

Outside Cover

Inside Cover