We are a 21 branch system, with centralized receiving/processing of our magazines.  We use our ILS (currently CARL) to check-in issues.  Our "processing" entails a label with the branch name (much easier to see than trying to  read the mailing label), 4" date label, covered by a length of clear tape down the spine.  I'm interested in what processing other public libraries do.  Also, do any of you use EBSCO online check-in/claiming.  We are moving to a new ILS and I'm considering using the EBSCO check-in/claim function instead of that provided by the ILS.  Are there advantages to doing so?

Thanks for your input!

Tracy LeRoy
Acquisitions Manager
Sno-Isle Libraries