Open all components
Determine if any components need to be altered for circulation
Score pads and pencils should not circulate because that will cause the weight to vary, instead replace pencil with dry erase marker and laminate a few copies of the score sheets
Add game title, # of players, play time, genre, ages, components list to GAME LIST
Create a QR Code for a short instructional video on playing the game
Update the QR Code Instructions list, if applicable
Count all pieces
Scan the cover or photo of completed puzzle and save in S:\AllStaff\Gaming\Cover and Puzzle Scans Folder with name of puzzle
Print and laminate scan and place in box
Instructions and game boards can get a green Ridgefield Library sticker, with a piece of book tape over it
All other pieces receive “RL” in black sharpie
Avoid covering pertinent information or graphics on both the box and on individual components
Do not label individual cards
Create a contents list, box label and QR code using this template for games and this template for puzzles
Include all components in a box including dry erase markers and laminated score sheets
Print a copy of the Games & Puzzles Circulation Policy
Create a Spine Label for the game, affix to the right side, cover with label protector or tape
Laminate:
Rule books or instructions
Paper components that will not withstand repeated use i.e. maps, score sheets
Front of Box Label
Circulation Policy
Contents Label
QR Code-create concurrently with the digital aspect of processing
*Photo/artwork (puzzles only)
Contents and Circulation policy belong on the inside cover of the box, side by side
If there are instruction on the cover of the box, affix them to the inside bottom of the box, or leave them loose in the box
Front of box label should be in the lower left-hand corner of the front of the box, unless it obscures the title
If the label obscures the title, determine an aesthetically pleasing location to affix it
Place the QR code on the back of the box in the lower right-hand corner
See above for exceptions
Place the “RETURN TO CIRC DESK” and either side by side or below the barcode, unless it would obscure the title or pertinent graphics
Trim labels if necessary
Affix spine label to right side and cover with label protector or tape (ask Collection Management if needed)
1. Add new titles to the Board Games Project Google Spreadsheet
2. Search the catalog (all Libraries) for the title to see if an individual record exists at another Library.
3. If it does exist, select "Y" and you are done with the spreadsheet.
1. Add new titles to the Board Games Project Google Spreadsheet
2. Search the catalog (all Libraries) for the title to see if an individual record exists at another Library.
3. If it does not exist, do the following:
Use the ridgefieldlib@gmail.com login for access to the google sheets, folder and YouTube.
*You cannot add "For Kids" content to playlist
If this game falls into one of the categories on the patron-side LibGuide, please add it to the corresponding list.
Shelving Location: Bossidy Commons; Tabletop games
Sample Call number: GAMES Type Name
Spine Label:
GAMES
Type
Name
Location Code:
Circ Modifier Rules: game (14 days with 2 renewals and autorenewal)
Family: Family-Friendly Games with minimal advanced strategy (Sorry!, Monopoly, etc.)
Party: Games that can accommodate 5 or more players that are relatively quick (includes hidden role games, and some games with more advanced strategy)
RPG: Role Playing guides, kits or games-these are mostly books
Strategy: Games that require more advanced strategy and game immersion, may or may not be a longer running time
Pocket: Indicates smaller sized packaging and is shelved separately so as not get lost amongst the larger boxes. A Sub type that indicates location and not content.
Board: Has a game board
Card: relies on cards for game play
Dice: relies on dice for game play
Other: Uses alternate mechanisms for play (i.e. Jenga, Don't Break the Ice)
