Arrange the standard steps of the library technical services workflow in chronological order, from first to last.

### Why this is right The workflow follows the material from acquisition to use: the library decides what to obtain, confirms that it has arrived, records and organizes it, then prepares it for the shelves. Cataloguing and classification come before shelving because staff need to identify and locate an item in the catalogue before users can find it. ### The concept Library **technical services** are the behind-the-scenes tasks that make materials available to users. Selection and ordering decide which materials the library needs and arrange to obtain them. Receiving and checking in confirms that a delivered item matches the order and records its arrival. Cataloguing creates a descriptive record, while classification assigns the item a place in the collection; together, they make it findable through the catalogue. Physical processing prepares an item for use, for example by adding labels or protective coverings, and shelving puts it in its assigned place. | Stage | Main purpose | |---|---| | Selection and ordering | Choose and obtain materials | | Receiving and checking in | Confirm and record arrival | | Cataloguing and classification | Describe, organize, and make materials searchable | | Physical processing and shelving | Prepare materials and place them for use | ### The order 1. **Selection and ordering**: The library first chooses or requests the material, so there is something to receive. 2. **Receiving and checking in**: Staff confirm that the material has arrived and matches the order. 3. **Cataloguing and classification**: Staff create its catalogue record and assign its place in the collection, making it discoverable. 4. **Physical processing and shelving**: Staff prepare the item and put it where its record says it can be found. ### Terms - **Technical services**: Library work that acquires, describes, organizes, and prepares materials for users. - **Checking in**: Recording that an ordered item has arrived at the library. - **Cataloguing**: Creating a record that describes an item so it can be found in the library catalogue. - **Classification**: Assigning an item a subject category or location within the library’s organization system. - **Catalogue**: A searchable list of library materials and information about where to find them. - **Physical processing**: Preparing a physical item for library use, often by adding labels or protective coverings. - **Shelving**: Placing an item in its assigned location in the collection. ### Remember Follow the item’s journey: obtain it, confirm it arrived, describe and organize it, then prepare and shelve it.