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List of Shipped Items

Cataloging Service Bulletin

  • Summer 2009 (#124) -- shipped August 18, 2009
  • Fall 2009 (#125) -- shipped week of November 6, 2009

Classification Schedules

  • PT: German, Dutch, and Scandinavian Literatures (2009) -- shipped May 1, 2009
  • Q: Science (2009) -- shipped May 1, 2009
  • K: Law in General. Comparative and Uniform Law. Jurisprudence (2009) -- shipped August 6, 2009
  • T: Technology (2009) -- shipped August 5, 2009
  • Z: Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources (2009) -- shipped August 5, 2009

CONSER Editing Guide

  • Update No. 19 (2009) -- shipped August 17, 2009.

Library of Congress Rule Interpretations

  • Updates Nos. 1-2, 2009 -- shipped July 20, 2009
  • Update No. 3, 2009 -- shipped week of November 6, 2009

Library of Congress Subject Headings, 31st Edition (2008-2009) -- all initial international orders shipped August 7, 2009. All initial U.S. orders shipped August 14, 2009

Free-Floating Subdivisions, 21st edition (2009) -- shipped March 26, 2009

MARC Documentation

  • Update No. 9 for all MARC 21 formats (2008) -- shipped May 14, 2009
  • MARC 21 Format for Bibliographic Data, 2009 Cumulation, including Updates Nos. 1-9 -- shipped May 14, 2009
  • MARC Concise Formats, 2008 ed. -- shipped June 6, 2009

Subject Headings Manual -- shipped February 2009

  • Update No. 1, 2009 -- shipped April 23, 2009
  • Update No. 2, 2009 -- shipped week of November 6, 2009

Shipping Procedures

CDS sends domestic orders by UPS or the United States Postal Service, depending on product weight and destination. International customers receive most products via surface mail. CD-ROM products and some new products are shipped via air mail. There is no charge for shipping or handling for these services.

For expedited service, ask about special handling (air mail, courier, overnight delivery, etc.). These fees are paid for by the customer when the order is placed.

Tips for Optimum Service

For best service ... use your account number. When you order the first time, you will receive a customer account number. Use this number every time you order or correspond with us.

Also, ... make sure the cost of your purchase is covered. CDS must receive payment before shipping. You can pay by check drawn on a U.S. bank, Visa, Mastercard, International money order, UNESCO coupons, or draw on a CDS deposit account, but payment must arrive before the product goes out. You may wish to place a deposit in your account and set up a standing order for some products to have future issues and updates sent to you automatically.

Finally, check to see that your payment has been sent to the correct address. Direct all
payments to:

Library of Congress
Cataloging Distribution Service
101 Independence Ave. SE
Customer Services Section
Washington, DC 20541-4912
U.S.A. ....But Note Below:
Note on mail delivery to the Library of Congress

Have more questions? For further information contact CDS.

Special Bulletins

Because of security measures in effect in Washington, DC, all mail handled by the US Postal Service is subject to special handling, including irradiation, and inevitable delays ranging from two to six weeks. For faster service, send correspondence via email or private courier services such as FedEx or UPS. See note on mail delivery to the Library of Congress for details.

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