This handy sorting desk was devised by a library staff member to assist student assistants with serials receiving and check-in. Note the alphabetical "blocks" that have been permanently taped to the surface of the desk. Upon collection of the mail, serials are unpackaged, sorted alphabetically by title, and then checked-in to the online catalog one "block" at a time. The beauty of the system is that one student assistant can pick up where another has left off without the need for additional information. Also, the "blocks" divide the overall task into smaller, more manageable sub-sets of work. Information deficits that would normally occur as a result of worker transition have been eliminated, thanks to this simple visual solution.
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