[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Circulating sewing patterns

[Elisabeth Keppler]

Thanks, Elaine!  We're not on AUTOCAT but I appreciate the suggestion of
posting there.

Archival collections and free pattern exchanges were what I found, too.
There were some libraries in Vermont that used to circulate patterns but
that was several years ago.  As you said, the ephemeral nature of tissue
paper means that patterns have a short life expectancy and that's most
likely why they're not circulating any longer.  If we do indeed decide to
check them out (just to have a record for circulation stats), we could
always add them as pre-cats with a realia circ mod.  Interestingly, the
branch that's considering the issue surveyed their patrons and learned that
crafts and adult clothing were the most wanted.  The freezer paper and
interfacing suggestions from Lynn and Janet might be especially useful for
crafts patterns.  Lynn's point about multi-size patterns might make adult
clothing more problematic.

If we do go forward with this, I'll be sure to let the listserv know.

Again, thanks to everyone for their responses.

Lise

On Thu, Jan 8, 2015 at 9:04 AM, Hardy, Elaine <ehardy at georgialibraries.org>
wrote:

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> I did a quick search on OCLC to see if anyone else had cataloged patterns.
> While no means an extensive search, the only thing I found besides pattern
> books were archival collections of patterns. In some ways that surprised
> me; but, I think the ephemeral nature of tissue paper patterns probably
> prevents libraries from circulating them. The cataloging will be easy
> compared to the processing needed to make sure the patterns are protected
> and returned undamaged. Linda and others have raised excellent points. Let
> us know if you solve the processing issues and start circulating them! Very
> interested in knowing how your community responds.
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> Are you on AUTOCAT? You might also post there as well to see if others
> have circulated patterns. They might do so without a bib record.
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> *Elaine*
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> J. Elaine Hardy
> PINES & Collaborative Projects Manager
> Georgia Public Library Service
> 1800 Century Place, Ste 150
> Atlanta, Ga. 30345-4304
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> 404.235.7128
> 404.235.7201, fax
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> *From:* open-ils-general-bounces at list.georgialibraries.org [mailto:
> open-ils-general-bounces at list.georgialibraries.org] *On Behalf Of *Elisabeth
> Keppler
> *Sent:* Thursday, January 08, 2015 7:41 AM
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> *To:* Evergreen Discussion Group
> *Subject:* Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Circulating sewing patterns
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> Thanks, everyone.  You've shared some very important points and excellent
> suggestions.  (I used to be a C/WMARS librarian in Chicopee and can attest
> that Massachusetts libraries are a hotbed of creative ideas.  Love the
> ukelele.)  The branch librarian that initiated the query says thanks, too!
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> On Wed, Jan 7, 2015 at 6:10 PM, Janet Schrader <jschrader at cwmars.org>
> wrote:
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> "follow general regalia rules" :)  For ceremonial garments I presume?  A
> Freudian slip?
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> Perhaps if someone willing to donate the patterns would cut them out of
> interfacing (do they still use that anymore?), the non-fusible kind, it
> would be nice to share expensive craft patterns.
>
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> CWMARS libraries have created records for cake pans,seed libraries, even
> kayaks, both single and tandem, and a ukulele.
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> Janet
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> Janet Schrader
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> Bibliographic Services Supervisor
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> C/W MARS Inc.
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> 67 Millbrook Street Suite 201
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> Worcester, MA 01606
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> tel: 508-755-3323 ext. 25
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> fax: 508-787-7801
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> jschrader at cwmars.org
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> *From:* open-ils-general-bounces at list.georgialibraries.org [
> open-ils-general-bounces at list.georgialibraries.org] on behalf of Lynn
> Floyd [lfloyd at andersonlibrary.org]
> *Sent:* Wednesday, January 07, 2015 5:34 PM
> *To:* 'Evergreen Discussion Group'
> *Subject:* Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Circulating sewing patterns
>
> As someone who sews a good bit, General tissue paper patterns to me would
> not hold up under Circulation.  Especially multi sized clothing patterns.
> Most of these patterns are considered one time use patterns.  On patterns I
> know I am going to use multiple times, I tend to adhere them to Freezer
> paper so I can use them multiple times.  With Multi sized patterns you need
> to have one pattern for each size of the pattern.
>
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> Now if we are talking other types of patterns (Crafts, home décor, etc.),
> these would hold up if they were made of something other than tissue,
> unless you reinforce them also.
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> Then you have to talk about missing pieces and damage to patterns, and how
> to best adjust for that.
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> As for the cataloging you would need to follow general regalia rules.
> Judicious use of the 500 field would be a must.
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> We are looking at adding sewing machines and such to a makerspace.  So,
> adding patterns in the catalog would be logically what they will be wanting
> next.
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>
>
> Lynn Floyd
> lfloyd at andersonlibrary.org
> Anderson County Library
> 864-260-4500 x181
> http://www.andersonlibrary.org
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> *From:* open-ils-general-bounces at list.georgialibraries.org [mailto:
> open-ils-general-bounces at list.georgialibraries.org] *On Behalf Of *Elisabeth
> Keppler
> *Sent:* Wednesday, January 07, 2015 1:49 PM
> *To:* Evergreen Discussion Group
> *Subject:* [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Circulating sewing patterns
>
>
>
> Forsyth County has had a request to consider cataloging and circulating
> sewing patterns.  Is there an Evergreen library that currently does this?
> I'd love to speak with anyone who has either contemplated or implemented
> this.
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> Thanks,
>
> Lise Keppler
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> --
>
> Lise Keppler
>
> Forsyth County Public Library
>
> 660 W 5th St
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> Winston Salem NC 27101
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> 336-703-3070
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> --
>
> Lise Keppler
>
> Forsyth County Public Library
>
> 660 W 5th St
>
> Winston Salem NC 27101
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> 336-703-3070
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Lise Keppler
Forsyth County Public Library
660 W 5th St
Winston Salem NC 27101
336-703-3070
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