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In this article the authors provide an overview of the Washington State University Libraries’ journey from planning the implementation of a new shared integrated library system to ‘go live’ from a technical services perspective and discusses the challenges encountered by Washington State University Libraries Technical Services. Examples from the literature and the authors’ own experiences are used to discuss aspects of data migration and implementation of a new shared integrated library system. This article should be of interest to those planning data migration, whether to a traditional integrated library system or a cloud based library management system. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Abstract: Physical processing consists of four components: circulation requirements, location markings, property markings, and security devices. This paper reviews the marking practices for circulating books from libraries responding to a survey posted to AutoCat and OCLC-Cat email lists. The minimum physical processing tasks identified are as follows: one barcode placed on the front cover; institution name stamped in ink on the title page and at least one edge of the book; one spine label covered with a label protector; one self-adhesive date due slip affixed to the inside back cover; and a security device inserted in the book. Responses are summarized and tabulated. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]