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by Ashley Jo Brusven Walker
LIS 7030 Fall 2018
St. Catherine University
Dedicated to my LIS 7030 class (thanks for the laughs!)
and to Professor David Lesniaski (thanks for the
knowledge!).
This zine assumes some prior knowledge on the part of
the reader of basic cataloging principals and standards.
Free to use and copy as desired - please give credit
where appropriate.
If you have any questions, contact me at
ajwalker764@stkate.edu (at least through 2021!)
“Library of Things.” “Stuffbrary.” “Kitchen
Collection.” Libraries that carry alternative items, or
“things” is not a new phenomenon. In fact, libraries
started carrying “specialized curriculum” collections
as early as the 1920s (Robison & Shedd, 2017).
Alternative library collections slowly popularized
through the decades, and now one can easily find a
library reasonably nearby that carries an alternative
item collection. The key is for libraries to meet the
needs of their communities and grow and evolve with
them, which includes getting creative in what kinds
of items the libraries offer.
	 In this zine, I will focus primarily on bakeware
collections, and do a “deep dive” into the cataloging
and classification of these alternative items. I
personally wanted to focus on bakeware because I
enjoy baking and have often thought about how
useful it would be if my neighborhood library had a
certain cake pan or other baking items that I do not
want to spend money on and do not have room for in
Introduction 3
What’s Bakeware? 5
Who Carries Bakeware? 6
Where Does the Bakeware Come From? 8
Display and Shelving 9
Day-to-Day Functions 15
Call Numbers 20
Catalog Analysis 28
MARC Records Analysis 37
Experiment 46
So, Why Carry Bakeware? 53
Suggested Improvements 55
Future Predictions and Conclusion 57
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my cupboards. Especially with the rise in social
media platforms like Pinterest and Instagram, I, like
countless others, feel more inspired than ever to try
and make that Yule log that I will need a jelly roll pan
for, or chic-looking gingerbread house-shaped bundt
cake. I just do not want to buy those items for
only one use.
Thus, it seemed appropriate for the purposes of this
class to research bakeware collections and catalogs
to learn more about them, and to better understand
cataloging as a whole.
	 This zine will define the meaning of bakeware,
explore who carries it, where it comes from, how it is
displayed and the day-to-day functions of carrying
bakeware. Further, I will examine the use of call
numbers, and analyze catalogs and individual
bibliographic records before I conduct an experiment
of my own. Lastly, I will discuss why libraries should
carry bakeware and my thoughts on the future and
sustainability of bakeware collections.
	 Simply, for the purposes of this study,
“bakeware” is defined as items one uses to bake,
including those used in preparing baked goods before,
during, and after the baking and dessert-making
process. This encompasses bowls, cookie cutters,
rolling pins, apple peelers, cake pans, silicone mats
and molds, candy molds, piping supplies, cake stands,
cookie sheets, cookie irons and presses, fondant
tools, cake pop molds, tart pans, cake forms, and
muffin pans, among other things.
Figure 1: Chic gingerbread
bundt cake house. From
Sugary Winzy, 2012.
Retrieved from http://
sugarywinzy.com/house-
bundt-cake/
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There are two main kinds of libraries that lend
bakeware: established “traditional” libraries that
include bakeware as a part of their larger collection,
and ones that have formed to specifically carry
alternative items for lending to the community. Most
libraries offer bakeware for free like any other part of
a collection, but some of the libraries that only carry
bakeware either have a suggested one-time donation
or a yearly membership fee (Kitchen Share, 2018). In
the interest of brevity, I will only reference in this
zine libraries that carry bakeware for free.
	 In some cases, larger library systems work
together to provide bakeware items across the board.
For instance, in Rhode Island and Massachusetts,
most libraries have a bakeware collection and each
state’s libraries have a shared catalog. In Rhode
Island, a library user can search for an item in the
Ocean State Libraries catalog and be provided a list of
libraries in the state that carries that particular item
(Ocean State Libraries, 2018). Though these systems
share all other kinds of materials in their state-wide
catalog, it is rare for entire systems to provide a
bakeware collection.
	 Aside from Rhode Island and Massachusetts,
most bakeware programs are one-offs where a single
library in a given area carries it. Further, most
libraries with a bakeware collection are in either
suburban or rural areas rather than in large cities,
though this is not always the case. More large cities
should join in providing a bakeware collection
because it is a practical and educational resource for
any community.
	 However, it is important to consider that while
it might be beneficial for libraries across a given state
to standardize carrying bakeware, it will not work for
every library or every library system. As with any
new idea for a library, a bakeware collection must fit
with the library’s mission, be financially feasible and
sustainable, and, most of all, be useful to the library
user.


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At Reed Memorial Library (RML) in Ohio, and
as with many other libraries, a bakeware collection
simply started with a donation (Owens, 2008). At the
Brookline Library in Massachusetts, library director
Sara Slymon started the collection with her own cake
pans and then put out a call to the community for
donations (International Housewares Association
[IHA], 2017). She found that many people were
happy to part with items only used once or twice and
then left in the cupboard to collect dust (IHA, 2017).
	 At the Lepper Library in Lisbon, Ohio, their
bakeware collection began when “another library
gave [them] their duplicate pans” and then added to
the collection with donations from the community
(“Morning Journal”, 2018).
	 Others, such as the Sacramento Public Library,
obtain grants or earmark funds in existing budgets to
grow their Library of Things (Gunby, 2015).
	 In Auglaize County, Ohio, together, all six of
their libraries developed their “Kitchen Collection”
with a mix of monetary donations, grants, and a
donation of a starter set of pans from nearby RML
(Auglaize County Libraries, 2018).

How bakeware is shelved or displayed varies greatly
from library to library.
• Georgia’s Smyrna Public Library (SPL) displays
their collection the audio/visual section (City of
Smyrna, GA, 2018).
• In some instances, such as at the Norfolk Public
Library in Massachusetts, one would ask for their
desired item at the circulation desk (Sails Library
Network, 2018).
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• In a personal interview with Eileen O’Connell at The
Public Library Albuquerque - Bernalillo County in
New Mexico (PLABC), she said that in her county
there are “18 locations that range in size from
about 900 square feet to 24,000 square feet… Some
branches display them with the cake and cake
decorating books, in the adult non-fiction stacks.
Other branches keep them at the circulation desk
or use them as part of their seasonal displays” (
personal communication, November 13, 2018).
• The most common place for bakeware to be
displayed is in the children’s section. While there
are several libraries that carry an extensive
variety of baking equipment, most simply have
Wilton brand “character” cake pans (Easter bunny,
Cookie Monster, SpongeBob, etc.). Because these
pans are generally for children’s birthday cakes, it
seems like the most relevant location to display the
pans for many libraries.



Figure 2: Cake pans stored in
slats in Mesa, AZ. From Imgur
user flannelpancakes, 2015.
Retrieved from https://
imgur.com/JxpfgHo
Figure 3: North Freedom Public
Library (NFPL) cake pan display in
North Freedom, WI. 2018.
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Figure 4: Bastrop Library
cake pan display in
Bastrop, TX. From Reddit
user Mizusound, 2018.
Retrieved from https://
www.reddit.com/r/
Austin/comments/7t2anj/
you_can_check_out_novelt
y_cake_p
ans_from_the/
Figure 5: Tamarack Library cake
pan display in Tamarack, IA.
FromTamarack District Library,
n.d.. Retrieved from http://
tamaracklibrary.org/
cakepandemonium/
Figure 6: Cake pans displayed in bins in
Kansas. From Topeka & Shawnee Public
Library, n.d.. Retrieved from https://
www.wibw.com/home/headlines/You-Can-
Check-Out-Cake-Pans-At-The-
Library-260412511.html
Figure 7: Kitchen Share shelves in Portland, OR.
From Resourceful PDX, 2014.
Retrieved from http://www.resourcefulpdx.com/
blog/2014/4/3/join-a-networkthat-
lets-you-borrow-kitchen-equipment-and-share-
community-based-values
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Upon analysis of 55 libraries, there were some
patterns in how libraries set up rules and policies for
their bakeware collections. Here are the most
common:
• Bakeware may usually be checked out for the same
amount of time as a book.
• Items must be returned to the circulation desk, not
put in the book drop to prevent damage (regardless
of whether or not the item would actually fit
through the slot).
• Users must wash all parts of borrowed items and
returned in the same condition as it was in when
they checked it out. All libraries had a fine for items
returned dirty, varying from 25 cents to $5, and a
Figure 8: Cake pan display in Nebraska. From
Leanne Masters, 2012. Retrieved from https://
twitter.com/theleannem
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replacement fee (price varied greatly) for broken or
damaged items.
• Users were limited to between 1 and 4 items
checked out at a time. Some did not have a limit.
• Many libraries, such as Overbrook Public Library in
Kansas (2015), allow bakeware to be sent to library
users via Interlibrary Loan. This is especially true
of the state or county library systems that work
together to carry bakeware collections.
• In general, most libraries that carry bakeware will
accept donations of items throughout the year but
do not want duplicates in most cases (Keokuk
Public Library, n.d.).
	
	 Baking can be a serious business. It can involve
molten-hot sugar for candy-making, hot ovens,
blades, and hot oil, to name just a few hazards. How
can libraries carry a collection where someone could
feasibly hurt themselves? Are they liable? Not
generally.
	 Concerning their bakeware collections,
libraries consider general disclaimers and
instructions that are provided on their websites or by
the manufacturer to be a good enough warning
(Hillsboro Public Library, n.d.).
	 For people with dietary or allergy restrictions,
such as Kosher or gluten-free diets, is there any
concern for whether or not bakeware collections can
serve all people if some are unable to use items that
have already been used to bake what they cannot
eat?
	 According to Brendan Lax at Hillsboro Public
Library (HPL) in Oregon, it is not something they can
consider and they “cannot really make any
assumption about how or what [their] Things are
being used for… at home” (personal communication,
November 20, 2018). 	 Like with traditional library
items, it is not the librarian’s place to judge or make
assumptions about what an item is used for. If a
patron borrows a book that might be about a topic the
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librarian does not agree with, it is not the librarian’s
role to pass judgment, and it is the same with
bakeware. While the collection is for everyone and
items should be cleaned thoroughly before and after
using each item, libraries cannot control all external
factors and err on the side of offering resources
instead of not offering resources.
	
	 One way libraries can at once advertise their
bakeware collections, inspire other users, and keep up
the fun is by encouraging users to post their finished
products to the library’s Facebook page. On the opposite
page are two Facebook albums dedicated to showcasing
how people are using their collections.

	 Some libraries, like the Auglaize library system and
HPL come up with catchy collection names such as
“Kitchen Collection” and “Library of Things” to help their
bakeware collections stand out as well.

Figure 9: Facebook Hall of Fame. From The Public
Library Albuquerque - Bernanillo County, 2018.
Retrieved from https://www.facebook.com/pg/
ABCLibrary/photos/?
Figure 10: Facebook Hall of Fame. From
Kitchen Share SE, 2018. Retrieved from
https://www.facebook.com/pg/kitchenshare/
photos/?ref=page_internal
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Many library bakeware collections do not have
call numbers assigned to the items. At the Billerica
Public Library in Massachusetts, one solution to not
having a call number is to have staff at the
circulation desk retrieve the items for the library
user (Billerica Public Library, n.d.). In other
instances where there is no call number assigned,
such as at the Coventry Public Library (CPL) (also in
Massachusetts), a user can search through a short
list of bullet points online or find what they need in a
binder at the library (Coventry Public Library, n.d.). 	
	 The CPL’s collection consists of 19 items, so
having a list with no call numbers is not inconvenient
for a library user to find what they want in a
reasonable amount of time.
	 At NFPL, their collection of over 100 bakeware
items is organized in a binder with the item’s barcode
next to a picture and brief description. Though this
collection is larger, the library as a whole is small,
and the librarian knows where to find each item.
	 Most libraries have worked out a call number
system for their bakeware (see Table 1). At North
Library Item Call Number
Brookline Public
LIbrary, MA
Bundt cake pan Bundt CP-10
Dracut-Moses Greeley
Parker Memorial
Library, MA
Star of David bundt
cake pan
BAKING/STAR OF
DAVID BUNDT PAN
Elizabethtown Public
Library, PA
Guitar-shaped cake
pan
3-D CAKE GUITAR
Island Library, FL Madelines cookie pan Madelienes
Mattapoisett Public
LIbrary, MA
Harry Potter
character cake pan
PAN HARRY POTTER
Mesa Public LIbrary,
AZ
Bart Simpson
character cake pan
CAKE PAN BART
SIMPSON
Nobles County
Library, MN
Oval-shaped cake pan OVAL CAKE PANS
Norfolk Public
Library, MA
Hot Lips-shaped cake
pan
PAN #20 HOT LIPS
CAKE PAN
North Haven Mem.
Library, CT
Charlie Brown
character cake pan
j Cake Pan Charlie
Brown Face
Osage City Library, KS Ghost-shaped cake
pan
CP Ghost
Philadelphia Free
Library, PA
Santa Cake Pan
 641.815 C124PS
Somerset Public
Library, MA
Bear Cake Pan 3-D CUDDLY BEAR
Warsaw Public
Library, IN
Wilton brand Pony-
shaped cake pan
KIT PAN WPP 1101
(WPP = “Wilton Pony
Pan”)
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Haven Memorial Library in Connecticut, the call
number looks like it could be a Library of Congress
(LC) classification call number, but in this case, the
“j” at the beginning stands for “Juvenile” - as in, the
item is in the children’s section (P. LaTerza, personal
communication, November 19, 2018).
	 For other libraries, like Elizabethtown Public
Library in Pennsylvania and Osage City Library in
Kansas, any combination that includes the name of
the bakeware item and the words “cake”, “pan”, “cake
pan”, or an abbreviation of “cake pan” (“CP”) will
work, and the order in which those elements are
arranged was established by what worked for that
particular library (Library System of Lancaster
County, n.d.; n.d.).
	 One anomaly found while searching through
catalogs for call numbers was the Warsaw
Community Public Library’s call number for a cake
pan shaped like a pony (n.d.). The call number is
“KIT PAN WPP 1101”. In this instance, “KIT PAN” is
the discipline, “WPP” (or “Wilton Pony Pan”) is the
subtopic and “1101” is the actual slot on the shelf.
	 At Island Library (IL) in Florida, the call
number is simply the name of the bakeware item,
making this the most confusing call number system
encountered in this study Manatee County Public
Library System [MCPLS], n.d.). For a Madeleine
cookie pan, the call number is "Madeleines" (MCPLS,
n.d.). For a small loaf pan, the call number is "Small
Loaf" (MCPLS, n.d.). The IL has a small collection of
bakeware (about 48 items), so finding the items on a
shelf could be easy. However, this call number system
does not indicate at all the location of the collection
or item in the library. If any user were looking for a
Madeleine pan, they would have to search much
harder to find it, especially if it is not in a discernible
order on the shelf or rack.
	 The most formal call number found is at the
Free Library of Philadelphia (PFL). They assigned a
Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) call number to
their bakeware items: 641.815 C124P_ (Free Library
of Philadelphia, n.d.). In DDC, 641 is for Food and
drink and .815 is for Bread and bread-like food. The
work mark is C for cake, 124 is the Cutter number
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using "cake as the author, P is for pan and then the
last letter or two is the first letter or two of the cake
pan’s name.
Because their collection is also small, they need not
get more specific with their call numbers. If they
wanted to, however, they could expand it to
641.8150284, which is for Food and drink — Cooking
specific kinds of dishes and preparing beverages —
Side dishes, sauces, and garnishes — Bread and
bread-like foods — Baked goods—Home preparation—
Equipment.
This system works but is not perfect. First, the
number is likely meant more for describing more
traditional items like books, not bakeware. Second,
not all baked goods are “bread and bread-like items”.
What if one is making a mousse? Candy? Meringue?
	 In LC, the most appropriate number range to
use is TX656-658, which is Technology —Home
economics — Cooking — Kitchen — General works —
Equipment, appliances, utensils, etc. TX657 actually
has “Baking pans”, “Cookie molds. Cookie cutters”,
and “Muffin pans” under its subdivisions. However,
this number also encompasses “Stoves and ranges”,
“Dishwashing machines”, and “Ovens”, which are
arguably not bakeware. Similarly, it is curious why
“Muffin pans” is separated out from “Baking pans.” Is
a muffin pan not a baking pan? Other things in
TX657 like “Knives”, “Nutcrackers”, and
“Eggbeaters” can sort-of be considered bakeware, but
they lie in the gray area between “bakeware” and
“cookware”, where they can work for both.
	 If there is a proper call number assigned, one
must consider what Cutter numbers or work marks
should be used. One issue with assigning a proper call
number is that most of the items in a given bakeware
collection are manufactured by a small handful of
companies like Wilton and Nordic Ware. The most
practical way to assign unique enough call numbers
is to go by the pan name rather than the
manufacturer name.
	 For example, a bundt pan made by Nordic Ware
could be given the number B86, B86N, Bu86, or
Bu86N for DDC. But, what about the number for a
bunny face-shaped pan made by Nordic Ware? How
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can they be differentiated without the call number
being almost inappropriately long in a small
collection?
	 For Cutter, it could be B86 if the cataloger is
going by the name of the item. If the cataloger were
going by the manufacturer name, though, the Cutter
number could be N67 (“N” for Nordic Ware, “6” for
the letter O and “7” for the letter R. Again, to make it
work, the Cutter number would have to be very long
to set apart from other items.
	 Aside from some more obvious flaws in the
availability of appropriate call numbers for
bakeware, they are usable as they currently exist, as
evidenced by the PFL. Given that there are
established call number options available for
bakeware in both DDC and LC, why would libraries
decide to stray from doing what would be consistent
with the rest of a library’s catalog by essentially just
making something up? It seems like a temporary
solution and almost a tentative approach. Are they
just trying out carrying bakeware and waiting to see
if it would be worth the time before better integrating
bakeware into the main collection?
	 It is possible that call numbers are not
necessary at all for library users, and any call
numbers assigned are just for tracking the
circulation of an item. A user could, in theory, be
looking more for a pan that catches their eye rather
than by a call number on a storage bag or shelf. It is
useful, though, to have them to help users at least
know whether or not an item is already checked out.
	 As for marking the bakeware with call
numbers or 	barcode numbers, libraries do what
works for them. Raina
Roloff (personal
communication,
November 28, 2018),
library director at
NFPL, uses an electric
engraving tool that
Figure 11: NFPL engraved
barcode number in North
Freedom, WI. 2018.
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she got from a hardware store to engrave the barcode
number on each cake pan. She decided it was the best
way to make a long-lasting mark since marker or
stickers would come off easily. For silicone items, she
uses a permanent marker and retouches the
numbers as needed. Libraries that store items in bags
or boxes just include a barcode sticker on the bag or
box rather than marking up an item itself.
	 While looking through catalogs, a number of
questions came to mind about how specifics were
determined by catalogers:
• According to Tonya Boltz at Keokuk Public Library
in Iowa, the biggest challenge for their cataloger
was that “you cannot find MARC records so it is
basically all original cataloging” (personal
communication, November 13, 2018).
• Based on that, how would one figure out how to
catalog an item that is not as straightforward as a
book to make it fit into an existing catalog system?
• How does one establish who made a bakeware
item? Is the manufacturer the author?
Contributor? Or would one put the manufacturer
solely in the 710 field?
• Many of the bibliographic records had a date of
publication for their bakeware. How did they figure
that out? Is it on the pan? Do they have the original
label (even for pans from the 1960s and 1970s)?
Did they Google to find the date? Is there some
master list kept by Wilton or Nordic Ware where
every pan ever made is listed that a library can
reference?
• How do catalogers determine the physical
description of an item? If there are two pieces for
one pan that cannot function independently of one
another, does the cataloger say it is two pieces or
one?
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• How do they figure out dimensions? A cake pan
would generally be described in inches, so would a
cataloger change it to centimeters for the catalog?
Or would they leave that part blank and move the
actual dimensions to a note elsewhere?
• Is there a discernible identifier?

	 Regardless, these rules had to be established
before any cataloging could be done. Further,
according to O’Connell at PLABC, “The challenges for
the staff who had to catalog them at first involved
establishing the circulation rules and creating a
material type (bibliographic level) and an item type
(individual cake pan level) that would make the pans
to be discoverable, holdable and to circulate
according to the parameters we
established” (personal communication, November 13,
2018). In other words, they had to figure out FRBR
for bakeware.
	
	 How does Functional Requirements for
Bibliographic Records (FRBR) work for bakeware?
According to LC, FRBR is “a conceptual model of the
bibliographic universe created… to describe entities,
relationships, and attributes (i.e., metadata)” (Tillet,
2003). The entities are sorted into three groups, with
Group 1 being the most relevant to this study. Group
1 is made up of “products of intellectual and artistic
endeavor… : work, expression, manifestation, and
item” (p. 6). Considering this, how does one figure out
what the work, expression, manifestation, and item
levels are for bakeware?
For example, how would one FRBR-ize a tart/quiche
pan (see Table 2)?


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Establishing the FRBR parameters for
bakeware is awkward but not impossible. Most
bibliographic records for bakeware contain minimal
information, but it is possible to better flesh out the
records by considering FRBR when figuring out what
an item is about.
	 Considering FRBR and Resource Description
and Analysis (RDA) principles, here is my “best
guess” (see Table 3) as to how catalogers created
bibliographic records for bakeware:
It is important to note that not all bakeware catalogs
use 	 all of these fields in their records. In larger
libraries, they may use more fields in order to be
more specific and differentiate from similar items in
the collection. In smaller libraries, bibliographic
records may be short, though it is up to the library to
determine how extensive any record should be.
	 In my examination, I did not notice any
instances where a standard other than MARC was
used for creating a bibliographic record, including
Dublin Core. If there was no MARC record, libraries
utilized different systems such as bullet point lists,
binders, online photo slideshows, and photo catalogs.


Work The
intellectual
concept or
the original
intent or
idea for the
final item.
Something to bake a
sugar crust in that
makes the crust
easy to remove and
creates a scalloped
edge.
Expression The
realization
of the idea.
Not yet a
physical
form.
Baking pan with a
non-stick coating,
removable bottom,
and a scalloped
edge.
Manifestation The physical
embodiment
of an item.
A non-stick round
pan with a
removable bottom
and scalloped edge.
Item The actual
physical
object.
The actual pan on
the shelf in the
library.
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LC Subject Headings (LCSH), designed and
maintained by the LC, is a controlled vocabulary for
creating authorized words and phrases for using as
catalog valid access points (Humeston, 2008, p. 363).
Considering that all actual bibliographic records
found were in MARC, it is appropriate to explore the
MARC Field Best Guess
028 -
Publisher or
Distributor
Number
In lieu if an ISBN identifier, those who use this
field for bakeware put an identification
number if one is stamped on the item.
245 - Title If there is a label, call it what the company
named it. If there is not a label, come up with
a simple descriptive name (i.e. “Blender”,
“Offset spatula”, “Piping bag”).
246 - Variant
title
Other names people might use to find the
item.
260 - Place of
Production
Location of company who manufactures an
item.
300 - Physical
Description
Whatever the cataloger deems appropriate.
336 - Content
type
One record put “three - dimensional form”.
Maybe trying to add detail to indicate it’s not
a book (not all records contained this field).
337 - Media
type
One record put “unmediated” - no need for
other equipment to be able to use the item
(most records did not contain this field).
500 - General
Note
Some notes contained handling instructions
and information on returning an item.
650 - Subject
added entry
Generally having to do with what the item
does, including “cake”, “pan”, “baking”, "cake
decorating”, etc.
690 - Local
subject added
fields
Anything the cataloger felt was appropriate to
include in a local note. One said “cake pan”,
another said “shaped cake pan”.
710 -
Manufacturer
Name of company that produces the item.
Company name or logo is usually embossed in
the metal. Other items may have a sticker or a
box to reference.
740 - Medium In some instances where there was one
catalog entry that listed each item in a
collection, this field was used to list each item
individually.
856 -
Electronic
location and
access
This field lists where one can find the item in
a library's online catalog and in some cases,
where one can find care instructions for the
item online.
MARC Field Best Guess
Type to enter text
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use (if any) of valid subject headings when cataloging
bakeware.
	 While many catalogs in this study had short
bibliographic records and did not often include
subject headings more detailed than “cake pans”,
there is a good variety of valid headings to use when
cataloging bakeware with a library’s existing
cataloging system.
	 The terms “cake pans” and “character cake
pans” were both introduced in the year 2000
(Library of Congress [LC], n.d.). According to the LC
Subject Headings website, the terms were created
shortly after the publication of a Wilton Brand
character cake pan catalog (LC, n.d.). These two
subject headings are the most commonly used in
bakeware catalogs.
	 Other subject headings used include: baking,
baking pans, pastry, desserts, cupcakes, muffins,
muffin pans, cookies, and cookie cutters. However, in
most instances, catalogers use minimal valid subject
headings in favor of adding detail elsewhere or
making up local-only subject headings (Washington
County Cooperative Library Services [WCCLS], n.d.).
	 The main issue with most of the subject
headings available is that they are meant to describe
traditional library items like books rather than
bakeware. Even “muffin pans” is meant to describe a
work that is about muffin pans, not an actual
physical muffin pan (LC, n.d.). To make bakeware fit
into existing library systems, catalogers use what
they can, keep it simple, and, when in doubt, just
make something up (B. Lax, personal
communication, November 20, 2018).
The record in Table 4 is from the North Liberty
Community Library (NLCL) in Iowa (n.d.). Their
bakeware collection contains 232 items, mostly made
up of character cake pans. Their records are brief but
contain enough detail for a user to be able to
distinguish one pan in the collection from another.
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Thoughts:
• 245 - A to-the-point item title
• 260 - Established that it is Wilton brand from
Woodridge, IL
• 300 - “Cake pan” is not a very specific identifier, but
they do list that there are 10 pieces for the item
• 500 - It is unclear what “US 6” means, so it may not
be an effective or helpful note for the general public
• 650 - both 650 notes have a “7” as a second
indicator, meaning that it is a local “made up”
subject heading
	 Table 5 shows a much lengthier MARC record,
gleaned from the SPL online catalog (Smyrna Public
Library, n.d.). Their bakeware collection is small in
comparison with NLCL at only 48 items. In the
collection are various baking pans and candy molds.
A notable thing about this record is that all bakeware
items are in the catalog under one record, labeled as
a “kit”. In order to find an item, a user must find the
main kit record and manually search through the
list. This was the method at several libraries with
small collections, but it does not seem like the best
way to make their collection accessible and their
items easily findable.

245 0 $aNumbers--Mini (9 pans)$h[Cake Pan]
260 $aWoodridge, IL :$bWilton,$c[19??].
300 $acake pans (10).
500 $aUS 6
521 $aAll Ages.
650 7 $aCake Pan.
650 7 $aNumbers.
900 $aCP Numbers
999 $bCAKE PAN NUMBERS--
MINI$c0$g2$h2$i2$j2$k0$xCAKE PAN
NUMBERS--MINI$z0$!2
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Thoughts:
• 245 & 300 - Sets the record up as a “kit”
• 500 - Fields used to include facts about the
procurement of items, packing and display notes,
care instructions, a warning about fines, and how to
return items. Because bibliographic records
generally describe and are about a physical item it
seems strange to put notes about the collection as a
whole in the record. If, say, a bundt pan stated “do
not put in the book drop”, it would make sense to
put it in the 500 field. I am thinking about it like
this: would one put the hours of the library in a 500
field? Usually not. However, if one follows the
pattern established by the cataloger in this record,
it seems appropriate.
• 650 - Used an exhaustive list of valid LC Subject
Headings to describe the collection as a whole.
245 0 0 ‡aCake Pans‡h[kit].
264 1 ‡a[Place of publication not identified] :‡b[Publisher not
identified],‡c2000-2016.
300 ‡a1 or more cake pans ;‡cvarious shapes, sizes.
500 ‡aPurchased with a generous donation from Advanced
Disposal to support "Smyrna Reads! Smyrna Eats!"
2017.
500 ‡aPackaged in hanging bag.
500 ‡aVarying number of pieces in bag.
500 ‡aBefore and after usage, wash the pan in warm, soapy
water and dry it thoroughly. A damaged item fee of $2
will be charged for cake pans returned to the library
unwashed.
500 ‡aReturn cake pan(s) to the circulation desk on the
first floor for check in.
500 ‡aDo not put cake pans in the outside book drop.
520 ‡aCake pans in all shapes and sizes for bakers
everywhere.
521 8 ‡aAll ages.
650 0 ‡aCake pans.‡0(DLC)sh 00000450
650 0 ‡aBaking.‡0(DLC)sh 85011087
650 0 ‡aPastry.‡0(DLC)sh 85098615
650 0 ‡aDesserts.‡0(DLC)sh 85037243
650 0 ‡aCupcakes.‡0(DLC)sh2007001530
650 0 ‡aMuffins.‡0(DLC)sh 85088262
Type to enter text
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When I first assessed the SPL record, I did not
realize it was one entry for the whole collection. It
seems that to make their current system work for
cataloging alternative items, they needed to be
creative. However, I do not think I would take this
approach were I to be cataloging a bakeware
collection.
	 This record shows that the attitude toward
adding it to the catalog was that one good record was
good enough for the whole collection. While it works
for the collection as it is now, if they plan to expand
it, or even start carrying things such as board games,
science kits, etc., they would have to go in and
expand it anyway.


245 0 $aPiccolo pizzelle baker.
246 3 $aPizzelle iron
246 3 $aPizzelle baker
246 3 $aPizzelle maker
246 3 $aItalian waffle cookie maker
246 13 $aLibrary of things
246 13 $aLibrary of Things Kitchenware
250 $aMUST BE CHECKED OUT FROM AND RETURNED TO
GARDEN HOME COMMUNITY LIBRARY.
264 1 $aTrumbull, CT: $bCucinaPro,$c[2011].
300 $a1 pizzelle baker:$bstainless steel, plastic;$c12 x 26 x
26 cm. +$e1 instruction manual with safety information,
cleaning instructions, and recipes.
500 $aPlease hand wash thoroughly, according to the
cleaning instructions in the manual, before returning to
the library.
500 $aMakes 4 miniature pizzelles at a time, sized 3.25
inches each.
520 $a"The cutest Pizzelle's you have ever seen Pizzelle
(pronounced with "ts" sound, like "pizza"; singular
"pizzella") are traditional Italian waffle cookies made
from flour, eggs, sugar, butter or vegetable oil, and
flavoring (often vanilla, anise, or lemon zest). Pizzelle
can be hard and crisp, or soft and chewy, depending on
the ingredients and method of preparation." --From
product website.
650 0 $aPancakes, waffles, etc.
856 42 $yClick here for description and picture$uhttps://
cucinapro.com/shop-2/piccolo-pizzelle-baker/
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This example (see Table 6), from HPL, shows the
catalog entry for a pizzelle baker in their Library of
Things catalog (WCCLS, n.d.). This collection is made
up of the most extensive variety of bakeware and
kitchenware in the United States, and their
bibliographic records are the most thorough.
Thoughts:
• 245 & 246 - Straightforward title followed by
several 246 varying form of title fields. Though
most are appropriate variations, the last two name
the collection, which I do not think is necessary
since one is already looking the Library of Things
section of their website when looking at the record.
• 250 - Usually an edition statement, this field was
used to add a note about which library in the
system a user can check out and return an item to.
Why not include this in a 500 field note?
• 300 - This physical description has a thoroughness
that I had expected from the other libraries. For
someone at home, they can see in the online catalog
whether the item is actually appropriate for their
needs.
• 500 - The second note is especially helpful. It seems
like the cataloger took their time with each item.
	 This record illustrates the thoroughness of the
HPL catalog, showing that it is one other libraries
with bakeware should aspire to. For instance, the
libraries in records 1 and 2 did not utilize the 300
field to the greatest extent possible. Of all fields, I
think 300 is one of the most important for cataloging
bakeware because it helps illustrate for library users
exactly what they will be checking out.
	 Many libraries carry items made of different
materials: silicone, aluminum, cast iron, plastic. Is it
coated with Teflon? Does it come with an instruction
manual? Why not include that information?
It is imperative to find a balance between overloading
a catalog entry with detail and not including much
more than entering “cake pan” into every field.


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Now that I have seen a number of catalog
records for bakeware, and have given my thoughts on
the strengths and weaknesses of others’ cataloging, I
will try cataloging a few items of my own in order to
better understand some of the thought processes of
those catalogers and challenges of cataloging
alternative items. For this experiment, I will catalog
a cookie cutter, a springform pan, and a krumkake
iron, doing my best to follow RDA and use valid LC
subject headings.

Item: Acorn-shaped cookie cutter
Trials:
•Assessing this cookie cutter was more difficult than
I had anticipated. In reality, it is a small piece of
metal with no markings on it. The cookie cutter is
not stamped with a manufacturer name or
identifier. The best way to assess this item was to
look at the big picture; that is, look for the whole,
not the sum of its parts. What is it meant to be?
Triumphs:
•I got a surprising amount of information from
something that supplied little information. Even in
a larger collection, I think my record (see Table 7)
is the best it can be for what the item is.


245 0 $aAcorn cookie cutter.
246 03 $aAcorn-shaped cookie cutter.
300 ## $bAluminum ;$c5 cm.
500 ## $aStored in a drawer
650 #7 $aAcorns
650 #7 $aCookie cutters
650 #7 $aCookies
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Item: 9-inch springform pan
Trials:
•I thought this item would be easier to do than the
acorn cookie cutter because it at least has the
brand name stamped on the pan.
•It was hard to describe what the pan is used for (see
Table 8). It can be used to make cheesecakes, but it
can also be used to make deep dish pizza. I had
trouble discerning how much of that was necessary
to put into the record.
•There did not seem to be many innovative or
creative subject headings to use. It is a cake pan -
that is it.
Triumphs:
•Because it had the brand name stamped on it, I
Googled where the corporate office was located and
used that information for the 264 field.


245 0 $a9-inch springform pan.
246 03 $a9-inch spring form pan.
264 #1 $aNaperville, IL :$bWilton Brands, LLC
300 ## $bTeflon-coated metal, 2 pieces ;$c23 cm.
300 ## $bBottom piece is in a waffle pattern
500 ## $aStored hanging on a pegboard
500 ## $aUsed for baking cheesecakes and other
delicate baked goods
650 #7 $aCake pans
650 #7 $aCheesecake
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Item: Krumkake iron 

(Krumkake is a type of Scandinavian cookie)





2450 $aNorwegian krumkake iron :$bAnd
pizzelle press.
2460
3
$aScandinavian krumkake iron :$bAnd
pizzelle press.
2460
3
$aKrumkake iron
2460
3
$aPizzelle press
2460
3
$aKrumkake maker
264#
1
$aMinneapolis, MN :$bNordic Ware
300#
#
$bHeavy cast aluminum with wooden
handles, 2 pieces consisting of base and
press ;$c13 cm. +$e1Instructions for use
and care and recipes on the box
300#
#
$bLeaf and heart pattern embossed on
plates
500#
#
$aStored in box
500#
#
$aMakes 1 krumkake cookie or pizzelle at
a time, sized 5 inches
520#
#
$aKrumkake, or “crumble cookie” is a
thin, delicate, embossed cookie of
Scandinavian origin. Typically the cookie
is rolled into a cone while it is still warm
and flexible, and may be served plain, with
a bit of sugar, or filled with whipped cream.
520#
#
$aA pizzelle is a traditional Italian sugar
cookie served plain or rolled into a cone for
filling with fruit or ice cream.
650#
7
$aCookies
650#
7
$aIce cream cones
650#
7
$aCooking, Scandinavian
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Type to enter text
Trials:
•The box said “Norwegian” press, and then the
actual item had stamped on it “Scandinavian”
press. It made me think twice about which name
was the proper title of the item. I went with the one
on the box because that is what people would see
first if they were grabbing it off of a shelf and then
listed it as “Scandinavian” in the alternate title 246
field.
•It was hard to describe the pattern on the plates
(see Table 9). The iron creates a leaf and heart
patterned cookie but I had to think about how
specific I should get about the leaves. The leaves
connect to form a garland, and I did not know if that
was important information to include. I decided to
again keep it simple and just say “leaf and heart
pattern”.
Triumphs:
•This was one of the easier items to catalog because
it had a box that provided specifics about the
material, where it was made, the company name, its
use, etc. Of course, not all items that are donated to
or accessioned by libraries will be brand-new with a
label, but it certainly makes all the difference.


There are so many reasons to carry bakeware!
•It is a good way to get people to come to the library
(P. LaTerza, personal communication, November
13, 2018). It could be appealing to a new set of
people, even patrons who may not regularly use the
library for books, Internet access, or DVDs.
•It makes accessible materials that are often
expensive, especially those that would likely only be
used once and left in a cupboard (Darty, 2018).
•Capitalizes on the “sharing economy.” According to
Matt Enis at the Library Journal (2016), “Not only
do people create too much trash, waste and
pollution are generated at every stage of the
materials economy, from the extraction of natural
resources, through the production, distribution,
consumption, and disposal of consumer goods.
(2016). Considering the current volume of waste
being produced, it makes sense and is part of a
more sustainable lifestyle to borrow items like
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bakeware from a library. Not every person needs to
own their own complete set of novelty bakeware.
•It keeps the library relevant. Tim Wiles, director at
Guilderland Public Library in New York argues that
there is a tendency for people to assume that with
the rise of digitization the popularity or usefulness
of libraries is waning. However, he notes that his
library’s alternative item collections are hugely
popular and the community is still finding the
library useful (Fox, 2018).
•According to Brendan Lax at the HPL, the most
important reason for carrying bakeware is that it
promotes lifelong learning (personal
communication, November 20, 2018). Lax also
contended that carrying bakeware “really works
well to promote culinary literacy. [He] also think[s]
there has been a big push in libraries for
experiential learning, and [his] [Library of Things]
and makerspace really fits well into this
paradigm” (personal communication, November 20,
2018).
•It also capitalizes on the trend toward simplified
living (Fox, 2018).
	

	 Considering that cataloging traditional items is
far from perfect, it is obvious that there is room for
improvement in cataloging bakeware. First, if
libraries must include bakeware in their regular
catalog, it would behoove catalogers to create as
thorough records as possible for their collections. As
it is, many existing records are bare bones and seem
temporary or like an afterthought, which is then
likely reflected in the actual interest of patrons. If the
library does not care about giving the bakeware
collection the time of day, why should the
community? Similarly, most bakeware collections in
this study are barely searchable as they are. If
libraries want patrons to find these items and
actually check them out, they need to be easily and
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intuitively findable. Properly fleshing out the
bibliographic records in the catalog is a key factor in
accomplishing this goal.
	 Second, find a way to create better, more
accurate subject headings that better encompass
terms relevant to describing bakeware. Separate out
close relation to things like ovens, dishwashing
machines, etc. and give them their own section.
	 Lastly, many collections only carry character
cake pans, and while that may work for certain
communities, it might be overall more successful to
carry more commonplace items like loaf pans, cookie
sheets, etc. and items that are generally more
expensive and harder for people to buy like name-
brand Nordic Ware. Carrying items like these, rather
than all-niche items, could make a bakeware
collection more valuable to the community as a
whole.


	 Where do we go from here? I think that there is
a lot of value in carrying alternative items -
bakeware, ties, seeds, board games, tools, etc. and
agree that there is a culture shift toward consuming
less and living more simply.
	 Further, according to Mahnaz Dar, “Libraries
can use things collections to satisfy unmet needs in
their communities. Despite their novelty, things
collections aren't frivolous--they are
practical” (2017). Carrying alternative items like
bakeware is a utilitarian way to meet the community
where they are.
	 Similarly, carrying alternative items
capitalizes on the maker movement and makerspace
offerings at libraries. More than providing cookbooks
and how-to manuals, patrons are able to borrow the
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supplies they need to actually produce the things
they are reading about. Mark Robison and Lindley
Shedd argue in their book Audio Recorders to
Zucchini Seeds: Building a Library of Things (2017)
that “making” cuts to the heart of humanity, where
making and creating is part of what it means to be
human. Bakeware collections fit in well with this
premise and are made more successful by it. In the
future, it seems that alternative item collections
could really help libraries remain relevant in the
digital age, and it is clear that there is already a shift
toward experimenting with new ideas. 	 	
	 One notable barrier, briefly noted before, is that
there are no bakeware collections in most large cities,
including Minneapolis and St. Paul. Getting bigger
cities to buy-in to alternative collections could make
the difference in popularizing and normalizing
carrying alternative items.
	
In this zine, I examined bakeware collections and
their methods of cataloging alternative items. I
explored the ins and outs of catalogs and
classification trends and offered my ideas on how to
improve bakeware catalogs for the future.


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Arizona:
Mesa Public Library’s “Stuffbrary” - Mesa
California:
Sacramento Public Library - Sacramento
Connecticut:
Edith Wheeler Memorial Library - Monroe
North Haven Memorial Library - North Haven
Rockville Public Library - Vernon
Florida:
Boca Raton Public Library - Boca Raton
Manatee County Public Library System 

Georgia:
Smyrna Public Library - Smyrna
Indiana:
Warsaw Community Public Library - Warsaw
Kendalville Public Library - Kendalville
Iowa:
Ackley Public Library - Ackley
Bayard Library - Bayard
Garner Public Library - Garner
North Liberty Community Library - North Liberty
Polaris Library - Keokuk
Kansas:
Andover Public Library - Andover
Ark City Public Library - Arkansas City
Osage City Public Library - Osage City
Overbrook Public Library - Overbrook
Maine:
New Gloucester Public Library - New Gloucester
Massachusetts:
Somerset Public Library - Somerset
Norfolk	 Public Library - Norfolk
Mattapoisette Library - Mattapoisette
The Public Library of Brookline - Brookline
Framingham Public Library - Framingham
Billerica Public Library - Billerica
Millis Public Library - Millis
Minnesota:
Plum Creek Library System
Missouri:
Jefferson County Library System
Nebraska:
Seward Memorial Library - Seward
Bellevue Public Library - Omaha
Central City Public Library - Central City
New Mexico:
The Public Library - Albaquerque-Bernanillo County
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New Jersey:
Red Bank Public Library - Red Bank
Bloomfield Public Library - Bloomfield
New York:
Somers Public Library - Somers
Kirkland Town Library - Clinton
Mt. Pleasant Library - Westchester
Ohio:
Akron - Summit County Public Library System
Reed Memorial Library - Ravenna
Auglaize Public Library - Wapakoneta
Way Public Library - Perrysburg
Lepper Library - Lisbon
Oregon:
Hillsboro Public Library - Hillsboro
Kitchen Share - Portland
Pennsylvania:
Whitehall Public Library - Pittsburgh
Elizabethtown Public Library - Elizabethtown
Free Library of Philadelphia - Philadelphia
Rhode Island:
Coventry Public Library - Coventry
Davisville Public Library - Davisville
Clark Public Library - Clark
Exeter Public Library - Exeter
Vermont:
Kimball Public Library - Randolph
Virginia:
Suffolk Public Library - Suffolk
Wisconsin:
Weyers - Hilliard Branch Library - Green Bay
North Freedom Public Library - North Freedom


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	 resource&resourceid=389927026

	 ¤tIndex=0&view=fullDetailsDetailsTab
SugaryWinzy. (2016, June 03). House Bundt Cake. 	
	 Retrieved December 15, 2018, from http://	 	
	 sugarywinzy.com/house-bundt-cake/		
Tamarack Library. n.d. Tamarack Library cake pan 	
	 display [Photograph]. Retrieved from http://	
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The Public Library Albuquerque - Bernanillo County. 	
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	 Retrieved from https://www.facebook.com/pg/	
	 ABCLibrary/photos/?	 	 	 	 	
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	 Requirements for Bibliographic Records). 	 	
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Topeka and Shawnee Public Library. n.d. Cake pans 	
	 displayed in bins [Photograph]. Retrieved from
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	 Pony Pan. Retrieved December 1, 2018, from 	
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	 fullDetailsDetailsTab
Washington County Cooperative Library Services. 	
	 (n.d.). Piccolo pizzelle baker. Retrieved 	 	
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	 ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&pos=1
Washington County Cooperative Library Services. 	
	 (n.d.). 9-inch tube cake pan. Retrieved 	 	
	 December 12, 2018, from http://	 	 	
	 catalog.wccls.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?		
	 ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&pos=10
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That's Pantastic! Cataloging Bakeware Zine

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  • 2. by Ashley Jo Brusven Walker LIS 7030 Fall 2018 St. Catherine University Dedicated to my LIS 7030 class (thanks for the laughs!) and to Professor David Lesniaski (thanks for the knowledge!). This zine assumes some prior knowledge on the part of the reader of basic cataloging principals and standards. Free to use and copy as desired - please give credit where appropriate. If you have any questions, contact me at ajwalker764@stkate.edu (at least through 2021!)
  • 3. “Library of Things.” “Stuffbrary.” “Kitchen Collection.” Libraries that carry alternative items, or “things” is not a new phenomenon. In fact, libraries started carrying “specialized curriculum” collections as early as the 1920s (Robison & Shedd, 2017). Alternative library collections slowly popularized through the decades, and now one can easily find a library reasonably nearby that carries an alternative item collection. The key is for libraries to meet the needs of their communities and grow and evolve with them, which includes getting creative in what kinds of items the libraries offer. In this zine, I will focus primarily on bakeware collections, and do a “deep dive” into the cataloging and classification of these alternative items. I personally wanted to focus on bakeware because I enjoy baking and have often thought about how useful it would be if my neighborhood library had a certain cake pan or other baking items that I do not want to spend money on and do not have room for in Introduction 3 What’s Bakeware? 5 Who Carries Bakeware? 6 Where Does the Bakeware Come From? 8 Display and Shelving 9 Day-to-Day Functions 15 Call Numbers 20 Catalog Analysis 28 MARC Records Analysis 37 Experiment 46 So, Why Carry Bakeware? 53 Suggested Improvements 55 Future Predictions and Conclusion 57 3 2
  • 4. my cupboards. Especially with the rise in social media platforms like Pinterest and Instagram, I, like countless others, feel more inspired than ever to try and make that Yule log that I will need a jelly roll pan for, or chic-looking gingerbread house-shaped bundt cake. I just do not want to buy those items for only one use. Thus, it seemed appropriate for the purposes of this class to research bakeware collections and catalogs to learn more about them, and to better understand cataloging as a whole. This zine will define the meaning of bakeware, explore who carries it, where it comes from, how it is displayed and the day-to-day functions of carrying bakeware. Further, I will examine the use of call numbers, and analyze catalogs and individual bibliographic records before I conduct an experiment of my own. Lastly, I will discuss why libraries should carry bakeware and my thoughts on the future and sustainability of bakeware collections. Simply, for the purposes of this study, “bakeware” is defined as items one uses to bake, including those used in preparing baked goods before, during, and after the baking and dessert-making process. This encompasses bowls, cookie cutters, rolling pins, apple peelers, cake pans, silicone mats and molds, candy molds, piping supplies, cake stands, cookie sheets, cookie irons and presses, fondant tools, cake pop molds, tart pans, cake forms, and muffin pans, among other things. Figure 1: Chic gingerbread bundt cake house. From Sugary Winzy, 2012. Retrieved from http:// sugarywinzy.com/house- bundt-cake/ 54
  • 5. There are two main kinds of libraries that lend bakeware: established “traditional” libraries that include bakeware as a part of their larger collection, and ones that have formed to specifically carry alternative items for lending to the community. Most libraries offer bakeware for free like any other part of a collection, but some of the libraries that only carry bakeware either have a suggested one-time donation or a yearly membership fee (Kitchen Share, 2018). In the interest of brevity, I will only reference in this zine libraries that carry bakeware for free. In some cases, larger library systems work together to provide bakeware items across the board. For instance, in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, most libraries have a bakeware collection and each state’s libraries have a shared catalog. In Rhode Island, a library user can search for an item in the Ocean State Libraries catalog and be provided a list of libraries in the state that carries that particular item (Ocean State Libraries, 2018). Though these systems share all other kinds of materials in their state-wide catalog, it is rare for entire systems to provide a bakeware collection. Aside from Rhode Island and Massachusetts, most bakeware programs are one-offs where a single library in a given area carries it. Further, most libraries with a bakeware collection are in either suburban or rural areas rather than in large cities, though this is not always the case. More large cities should join in providing a bakeware collection because it is a practical and educational resource for any community. However, it is important to consider that while it might be beneficial for libraries across a given state to standardize carrying bakeware, it will not work for every library or every library system. As with any new idea for a library, a bakeware collection must fit with the library’s mission, be financially feasible and sustainable, and, most of all, be useful to the library user. 
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  • 6. At Reed Memorial Library (RML) in Ohio, and as with many other libraries, a bakeware collection simply started with a donation (Owens, 2008). At the Brookline Library in Massachusetts, library director Sara Slymon started the collection with her own cake pans and then put out a call to the community for donations (International Housewares Association [IHA], 2017). She found that many people were happy to part with items only used once or twice and then left in the cupboard to collect dust (IHA, 2017). At the Lepper Library in Lisbon, Ohio, their bakeware collection began when “another library gave [them] their duplicate pans” and then added to the collection with donations from the community (“Morning Journal”, 2018). Others, such as the Sacramento Public Library, obtain grants or earmark funds in existing budgets to grow their Library of Things (Gunby, 2015). In Auglaize County, Ohio, together, all six of their libraries developed their “Kitchen Collection” with a mix of monetary donations, grants, and a donation of a starter set of pans from nearby RML (Auglaize County Libraries, 2018).
 How bakeware is shelved or displayed varies greatly from library to library. • Georgia’s Smyrna Public Library (SPL) displays their collection the audio/visual section (City of Smyrna, GA, 2018). • In some instances, such as at the Norfolk Public Library in Massachusetts, one would ask for their desired item at the circulation desk (Sails Library Network, 2018). 98
  • 7. • In a personal interview with Eileen O’Connell at The Public Library Albuquerque - Bernalillo County in New Mexico (PLABC), she said that in her county there are “18 locations that range in size from about 900 square feet to 24,000 square feet… Some branches display them with the cake and cake decorating books, in the adult non-fiction stacks. Other branches keep them at the circulation desk or use them as part of their seasonal displays” ( personal communication, November 13, 2018). • The most common place for bakeware to be displayed is in the children’s section. While there are several libraries that carry an extensive variety of baking equipment, most simply have Wilton brand “character” cake pans (Easter bunny, Cookie Monster, SpongeBob, etc.). Because these pans are generally for children’s birthday cakes, it seems like the most relevant location to display the pans for many libraries.
 
 Figure 2: Cake pans stored in slats in Mesa, AZ. From Imgur user flannelpancakes, 2015. Retrieved from https:// imgur.com/JxpfgHo Figure 3: North Freedom Public Library (NFPL) cake pan display in North Freedom, WI. 2018. 1110
  • 8. 
 Figure 4: Bastrop Library cake pan display in Bastrop, TX. From Reddit user Mizusound, 2018. Retrieved from https:// www.reddit.com/r/ Austin/comments/7t2anj/ you_can_check_out_novelt y_cake_p ans_from_the/ Figure 5: Tamarack Library cake pan display in Tamarack, IA. FromTamarack District Library, n.d.. Retrieved from http:// tamaracklibrary.org/ cakepandemonium/ Figure 6: Cake pans displayed in bins in Kansas. From Topeka & Shawnee Public Library, n.d.. Retrieved from https:// www.wibw.com/home/headlines/You-Can- Check-Out-Cake-Pans-At-The- Library-260412511.html Figure 7: Kitchen Share shelves in Portland, OR. From Resourceful PDX, 2014. Retrieved from http://www.resourcefulpdx.com/ blog/2014/4/3/join-a-networkthat- lets-you-borrow-kitchen-equipment-and-share- community-based-values 1312
  • 9. Upon analysis of 55 libraries, there were some patterns in how libraries set up rules and policies for their bakeware collections. Here are the most common: • Bakeware may usually be checked out for the same amount of time as a book. • Items must be returned to the circulation desk, not put in the book drop to prevent damage (regardless of whether or not the item would actually fit through the slot). • Users must wash all parts of borrowed items and returned in the same condition as it was in when they checked it out. All libraries had a fine for items returned dirty, varying from 25 cents to $5, and a Figure 8: Cake pan display in Nebraska. From Leanne Masters, 2012. Retrieved from https:// twitter.com/theleannem 1514
  • 10. replacement fee (price varied greatly) for broken or damaged items. • Users were limited to between 1 and 4 items checked out at a time. Some did not have a limit. • Many libraries, such as Overbrook Public Library in Kansas (2015), allow bakeware to be sent to library users via Interlibrary Loan. This is especially true of the state or county library systems that work together to carry bakeware collections. • In general, most libraries that carry bakeware will accept donations of items throughout the year but do not want duplicates in most cases (Keokuk Public Library, n.d.). Baking can be a serious business. It can involve molten-hot sugar for candy-making, hot ovens, blades, and hot oil, to name just a few hazards. How can libraries carry a collection where someone could feasibly hurt themselves? Are they liable? Not generally. Concerning their bakeware collections, libraries consider general disclaimers and instructions that are provided on their websites or by the manufacturer to be a good enough warning (Hillsboro Public Library, n.d.). For people with dietary or allergy restrictions, such as Kosher or gluten-free diets, is there any concern for whether or not bakeware collections can serve all people if some are unable to use items that have already been used to bake what they cannot eat? According to Brendan Lax at Hillsboro Public Library (HPL) in Oregon, it is not something they can consider and they “cannot really make any assumption about how or what [their] Things are being used for… at home” (personal communication, November 20, 2018). Like with traditional library items, it is not the librarian’s place to judge or make assumptions about what an item is used for. If a patron borrows a book that might be about a topic the 1716
  • 11. librarian does not agree with, it is not the librarian’s role to pass judgment, and it is the same with bakeware. While the collection is for everyone and items should be cleaned thoroughly before and after using each item, libraries cannot control all external factors and err on the side of offering resources instead of not offering resources. One way libraries can at once advertise their bakeware collections, inspire other users, and keep up the fun is by encouraging users to post their finished products to the library’s Facebook page. On the opposite page are two Facebook albums dedicated to showcasing how people are using their collections. Some libraries, like the Auglaize library system and HPL come up with catchy collection names such as “Kitchen Collection” and “Library of Things” to help their bakeware collections stand out as well. Figure 9: Facebook Hall of Fame. From The Public Library Albuquerque - Bernanillo County, 2018. Retrieved from https://www.facebook.com/pg/ ABCLibrary/photos/? Figure 10: Facebook Hall of Fame. From Kitchen Share SE, 2018. Retrieved from https://www.facebook.com/pg/kitchenshare/ photos/?ref=page_internal 1918
  • 12. Many library bakeware collections do not have call numbers assigned to the items. At the Billerica Public Library in Massachusetts, one solution to not having a call number is to have staff at the circulation desk retrieve the items for the library user (Billerica Public Library, n.d.). In other instances where there is no call number assigned, such as at the Coventry Public Library (CPL) (also in Massachusetts), a user can search through a short list of bullet points online or find what they need in a binder at the library (Coventry Public Library, n.d.). The CPL’s collection consists of 19 items, so having a list with no call numbers is not inconvenient for a library user to find what they want in a reasonable amount of time. At NFPL, their collection of over 100 bakeware items is organized in a binder with the item’s barcode next to a picture and brief description. Though this collection is larger, the library as a whole is small, and the librarian knows where to find each item. Most libraries have worked out a call number system for their bakeware (see Table 1). At North Library Item Call Number Brookline Public LIbrary, MA Bundt cake pan Bundt CP-10 Dracut-Moses Greeley Parker Memorial Library, MA Star of David bundt cake pan BAKING/STAR OF DAVID BUNDT PAN Elizabethtown Public Library, PA Guitar-shaped cake pan 3-D CAKE GUITAR Island Library, FL Madelines cookie pan Madelienes Mattapoisett Public LIbrary, MA Harry Potter character cake pan PAN HARRY POTTER Mesa Public LIbrary, AZ Bart Simpson character cake pan CAKE PAN BART SIMPSON Nobles County Library, MN Oval-shaped cake pan OVAL CAKE PANS Norfolk Public Library, MA Hot Lips-shaped cake pan PAN #20 HOT LIPS CAKE PAN North Haven Mem. Library, CT Charlie Brown character cake pan j Cake Pan Charlie Brown Face Osage City Library, KS Ghost-shaped cake pan CP Ghost Philadelphia Free Library, PA Santa Cake Pan
 641.815 C124PS Somerset Public Library, MA Bear Cake Pan 3-D CUDDLY BEAR Warsaw Public Library, IN Wilton brand Pony- shaped cake pan KIT PAN WPP 1101 (WPP = “Wilton Pony Pan”) 2120
  • 13. Haven Memorial Library in Connecticut, the call number looks like it could be a Library of Congress (LC) classification call number, but in this case, the “j” at the beginning stands for “Juvenile” - as in, the item is in the children’s section (P. LaTerza, personal communication, November 19, 2018). For other libraries, like Elizabethtown Public Library in Pennsylvania and Osage City Library in Kansas, any combination that includes the name of the bakeware item and the words “cake”, “pan”, “cake pan”, or an abbreviation of “cake pan” (“CP”) will work, and the order in which those elements are arranged was established by what worked for that particular library (Library System of Lancaster County, n.d.; n.d.). One anomaly found while searching through catalogs for call numbers was the Warsaw Community Public Library’s call number for a cake pan shaped like a pony (n.d.). The call number is “KIT PAN WPP 1101”. In this instance, “KIT PAN” is the discipline, “WPP” (or “Wilton Pony Pan”) is the subtopic and “1101” is the actual slot on the shelf. At Island Library (IL) in Florida, the call number is simply the name of the bakeware item, making this the most confusing call number system encountered in this study Manatee County Public Library System [MCPLS], n.d.). For a Madeleine cookie pan, the call number is "Madeleines" (MCPLS, n.d.). For a small loaf pan, the call number is "Small Loaf" (MCPLS, n.d.). The IL has a small collection of bakeware (about 48 items), so finding the items on a shelf could be easy. However, this call number system does not indicate at all the location of the collection or item in the library. If any user were looking for a Madeleine pan, they would have to search much harder to find it, especially if it is not in a discernible order on the shelf or rack. The most formal call number found is at the Free Library of Philadelphia (PFL). They assigned a Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) call number to their bakeware items: 641.815 C124P_ (Free Library of Philadelphia, n.d.). In DDC, 641 is for Food and drink and .815 is for Bread and bread-like food. The work mark is C for cake, 124 is the Cutter number 2322
  • 14. using "cake as the author, P is for pan and then the last letter or two is the first letter or two of the cake pan’s name. Because their collection is also small, they need not get more specific with their call numbers. If they wanted to, however, they could expand it to 641.8150284, which is for Food and drink — Cooking specific kinds of dishes and preparing beverages — Side dishes, sauces, and garnishes — Bread and bread-like foods — Baked goods—Home preparation— Equipment. This system works but is not perfect. First, the number is likely meant more for describing more traditional items like books, not bakeware. Second, not all baked goods are “bread and bread-like items”. What if one is making a mousse? Candy? Meringue? In LC, the most appropriate number range to use is TX656-658, which is Technology —Home economics — Cooking — Kitchen — General works — Equipment, appliances, utensils, etc. TX657 actually has “Baking pans”, “Cookie molds. Cookie cutters”, and “Muffin pans” under its subdivisions. However, this number also encompasses “Stoves and ranges”, “Dishwashing machines”, and “Ovens”, which are arguably not bakeware. Similarly, it is curious why “Muffin pans” is separated out from “Baking pans.” Is a muffin pan not a baking pan? Other things in TX657 like “Knives”, “Nutcrackers”, and “Eggbeaters” can sort-of be considered bakeware, but they lie in the gray area between “bakeware” and “cookware”, where they can work for both. If there is a proper call number assigned, one must consider what Cutter numbers or work marks should be used. One issue with assigning a proper call number is that most of the items in a given bakeware collection are manufactured by a small handful of companies like Wilton and Nordic Ware. The most practical way to assign unique enough call numbers is to go by the pan name rather than the manufacturer name. For example, a bundt pan made by Nordic Ware could be given the number B86, B86N, Bu86, or Bu86N for DDC. But, what about the number for a bunny face-shaped pan made by Nordic Ware? How 2524
  • 15. can they be differentiated without the call number being almost inappropriately long in a small collection? For Cutter, it could be B86 if the cataloger is going by the name of the item. If the cataloger were going by the manufacturer name, though, the Cutter number could be N67 (“N” for Nordic Ware, “6” for the letter O and “7” for the letter R. Again, to make it work, the Cutter number would have to be very long to set apart from other items. Aside from some more obvious flaws in the availability of appropriate call numbers for bakeware, they are usable as they currently exist, as evidenced by the PFL. Given that there are established call number options available for bakeware in both DDC and LC, why would libraries decide to stray from doing what would be consistent with the rest of a library’s catalog by essentially just making something up? It seems like a temporary solution and almost a tentative approach. Are they just trying out carrying bakeware and waiting to see if it would be worth the time before better integrating bakeware into the main collection? It is possible that call numbers are not necessary at all for library users, and any call numbers assigned are just for tracking the circulation of an item. A user could, in theory, be looking more for a pan that catches their eye rather than by a call number on a storage bag or shelf. It is useful, though, to have them to help users at least know whether or not an item is already checked out. As for marking the bakeware with call numbers or barcode numbers, libraries do what works for them. Raina Roloff (personal communication, November 28, 2018), library director at NFPL, uses an electric engraving tool that Figure 11: NFPL engraved barcode number in North Freedom, WI. 2018. 2726
  • 16. she got from a hardware store to engrave the barcode number on each cake pan. She decided it was the best way to make a long-lasting mark since marker or stickers would come off easily. For silicone items, she uses a permanent marker and retouches the numbers as needed. Libraries that store items in bags or boxes just include a barcode sticker on the bag or box rather than marking up an item itself. While looking through catalogs, a number of questions came to mind about how specifics were determined by catalogers: • According to Tonya Boltz at Keokuk Public Library in Iowa, the biggest challenge for their cataloger was that “you cannot find MARC records so it is basically all original cataloging” (personal communication, November 13, 2018). • Based on that, how would one figure out how to catalog an item that is not as straightforward as a book to make it fit into an existing catalog system? • How does one establish who made a bakeware item? Is the manufacturer the author? Contributor? Or would one put the manufacturer solely in the 710 field? • Many of the bibliographic records had a date of publication for their bakeware. How did they figure that out? Is it on the pan? Do they have the original label (even for pans from the 1960s and 1970s)? Did they Google to find the date? Is there some master list kept by Wilton or Nordic Ware where every pan ever made is listed that a library can reference? • How do catalogers determine the physical description of an item? If there are two pieces for one pan that cannot function independently of one another, does the cataloger say it is two pieces or one? 2928
  • 17. • How do they figure out dimensions? A cake pan would generally be described in inches, so would a cataloger change it to centimeters for the catalog? Or would they leave that part blank and move the actual dimensions to a note elsewhere? • Is there a discernible identifier?
 Regardless, these rules had to be established before any cataloging could be done. Further, according to O’Connell at PLABC, “The challenges for the staff who had to catalog them at first involved establishing the circulation rules and creating a material type (bibliographic level) and an item type (individual cake pan level) that would make the pans to be discoverable, holdable and to circulate according to the parameters we established” (personal communication, November 13, 2018). In other words, they had to figure out FRBR for bakeware. How does Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records (FRBR) work for bakeware? According to LC, FRBR is “a conceptual model of the bibliographic universe created… to describe entities, relationships, and attributes (i.e., metadata)” (Tillet, 2003). The entities are sorted into three groups, with Group 1 being the most relevant to this study. Group 1 is made up of “products of intellectual and artistic endeavor… : work, expression, manifestation, and item” (p. 6). Considering this, how does one figure out what the work, expression, manifestation, and item levels are for bakeware? For example, how would one FRBR-ize a tart/quiche pan (see Table 2)? 
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  • 18. Establishing the FRBR parameters for bakeware is awkward but not impossible. Most bibliographic records for bakeware contain minimal information, but it is possible to better flesh out the records by considering FRBR when figuring out what an item is about. Considering FRBR and Resource Description and Analysis (RDA) principles, here is my “best guess” (see Table 3) as to how catalogers created bibliographic records for bakeware: It is important to note that not all bakeware catalogs use all of these fields in their records. In larger libraries, they may use more fields in order to be more specific and differentiate from similar items in the collection. In smaller libraries, bibliographic records may be short, though it is up to the library to determine how extensive any record should be. In my examination, I did not notice any instances where a standard other than MARC was used for creating a bibliographic record, including Dublin Core. If there was no MARC record, libraries utilized different systems such as bullet point lists, binders, online photo slideshows, and photo catalogs. 
 Work The intellectual concept or the original intent or idea for the final item. Something to bake a sugar crust in that makes the crust easy to remove and creates a scalloped edge. Expression The realization of the idea. Not yet a physical form. Baking pan with a non-stick coating, removable bottom, and a scalloped edge. Manifestation The physical embodiment of an item. A non-stick round pan with a removable bottom and scalloped edge. Item The actual physical object. The actual pan on the shelf in the library. 3332
  • 19. LC Subject Headings (LCSH), designed and maintained by the LC, is a controlled vocabulary for creating authorized words and phrases for using as catalog valid access points (Humeston, 2008, p. 363). Considering that all actual bibliographic records found were in MARC, it is appropriate to explore the MARC Field Best Guess 028 - Publisher or Distributor Number In lieu if an ISBN identifier, those who use this field for bakeware put an identification number if one is stamped on the item. 245 - Title If there is a label, call it what the company named it. If there is not a label, come up with a simple descriptive name (i.e. “Blender”, “Offset spatula”, “Piping bag”). 246 - Variant title Other names people might use to find the item. 260 - Place of Production Location of company who manufactures an item. 300 - Physical Description Whatever the cataloger deems appropriate. 336 - Content type One record put “three - dimensional form”. Maybe trying to add detail to indicate it’s not a book (not all records contained this field). 337 - Media type One record put “unmediated” - no need for other equipment to be able to use the item (most records did not contain this field). 500 - General Note Some notes contained handling instructions and information on returning an item. 650 - Subject added entry Generally having to do with what the item does, including “cake”, “pan”, “baking”, "cake decorating”, etc. 690 - Local subject added fields Anything the cataloger felt was appropriate to include in a local note. One said “cake pan”, another said “shaped cake pan”. 710 - Manufacturer Name of company that produces the item. Company name or logo is usually embossed in the metal. Other items may have a sticker or a box to reference. 740 - Medium In some instances where there was one catalog entry that listed each item in a collection, this field was used to list each item individually. 856 - Electronic location and access This field lists where one can find the item in a library's online catalog and in some cases, where one can find care instructions for the item online. MARC Field Best Guess Type to enter text 35 34
  • 20. use (if any) of valid subject headings when cataloging bakeware. While many catalogs in this study had short bibliographic records and did not often include subject headings more detailed than “cake pans”, there is a good variety of valid headings to use when cataloging bakeware with a library’s existing cataloging system. The terms “cake pans” and “character cake pans” were both introduced in the year 2000 (Library of Congress [LC], n.d.). According to the LC Subject Headings website, the terms were created shortly after the publication of a Wilton Brand character cake pan catalog (LC, n.d.). These two subject headings are the most commonly used in bakeware catalogs. Other subject headings used include: baking, baking pans, pastry, desserts, cupcakes, muffins, muffin pans, cookies, and cookie cutters. However, in most instances, catalogers use minimal valid subject headings in favor of adding detail elsewhere or making up local-only subject headings (Washington County Cooperative Library Services [WCCLS], n.d.). The main issue with most of the subject headings available is that they are meant to describe traditional library items like books rather than bakeware. Even “muffin pans” is meant to describe a work that is about muffin pans, not an actual physical muffin pan (LC, n.d.). To make bakeware fit into existing library systems, catalogers use what they can, keep it simple, and, when in doubt, just make something up (B. Lax, personal communication, November 20, 2018). The record in Table 4 is from the North Liberty Community Library (NLCL) in Iowa (n.d.). Their bakeware collection contains 232 items, mostly made up of character cake pans. Their records are brief but contain enough detail for a user to be able to distinguish one pan in the collection from another. 3736
  • 21. Thoughts: • 245 - A to-the-point item title • 260 - Established that it is Wilton brand from Woodridge, IL • 300 - “Cake pan” is not a very specific identifier, but they do list that there are 10 pieces for the item • 500 - It is unclear what “US 6” means, so it may not be an effective or helpful note for the general public • 650 - both 650 notes have a “7” as a second indicator, meaning that it is a local “made up” subject heading Table 5 shows a much lengthier MARC record, gleaned from the SPL online catalog (Smyrna Public Library, n.d.). Their bakeware collection is small in comparison with NLCL at only 48 items. In the collection are various baking pans and candy molds. A notable thing about this record is that all bakeware items are in the catalog under one record, labeled as a “kit”. In order to find an item, a user must find the main kit record and manually search through the list. This was the method at several libraries with small collections, but it does not seem like the best way to make their collection accessible and their items easily findable.
 245 0 $aNumbers--Mini (9 pans)$h[Cake Pan] 260 $aWoodridge, IL :$bWilton,$c[19??]. 300 $acake pans (10). 500 $aUS 6 521 $aAll Ages. 650 7 $aCake Pan. 650 7 $aNumbers. 900 $aCP Numbers 999 $bCAKE PAN NUMBERS-- MINI$c0$g2$h2$i2$j2$k0$xCAKE PAN NUMBERS--MINI$z0$!2 39 38
  • 22. Thoughts: • 245 & 300 - Sets the record up as a “kit” • 500 - Fields used to include facts about the procurement of items, packing and display notes, care instructions, a warning about fines, and how to return items. Because bibliographic records generally describe and are about a physical item it seems strange to put notes about the collection as a whole in the record. If, say, a bundt pan stated “do not put in the book drop”, it would make sense to put it in the 500 field. I am thinking about it like this: would one put the hours of the library in a 500 field? Usually not. However, if one follows the pattern established by the cataloger in this record, it seems appropriate. • 650 - Used an exhaustive list of valid LC Subject Headings to describe the collection as a whole. 245 0 0 ‡aCake Pans‡h[kit]. 264 1 ‡a[Place of publication not identified] :‡b[Publisher not identified],‡c2000-2016. 300 ‡a1 or more cake pans ;‡cvarious shapes, sizes. 500 ‡aPurchased with a generous donation from Advanced Disposal to support "Smyrna Reads! Smyrna Eats!" 2017. 500 ‡aPackaged in hanging bag. 500 ‡aVarying number of pieces in bag. 500 ‡aBefore and after usage, wash the pan in warm, soapy water and dry it thoroughly. A damaged item fee of $2 will be charged for cake pans returned to the library unwashed. 500 ‡aReturn cake pan(s) to the circulation desk on the first floor for check in. 500 ‡aDo not put cake pans in the outside book drop. 520 ‡aCake pans in all shapes and sizes for bakers everywhere. 521 8 ‡aAll ages. 650 0 ‡aCake pans.‡0(DLC)sh 00000450 650 0 ‡aBaking.‡0(DLC)sh 85011087 650 0 ‡aPastry.‡0(DLC)sh 85098615 650 0 ‡aDesserts.‡0(DLC)sh 85037243 650 0 ‡aCupcakes.‡0(DLC)sh2007001530 650 0 ‡aMuffins.‡0(DLC)sh 85088262 Type to enter text 4140
  • 23. When I first assessed the SPL record, I did not realize it was one entry for the whole collection. It seems that to make their current system work for cataloging alternative items, they needed to be creative. However, I do not think I would take this approach were I to be cataloging a bakeware collection. This record shows that the attitude toward adding it to the catalog was that one good record was good enough for the whole collection. While it works for the collection as it is now, if they plan to expand it, or even start carrying things such as board games, science kits, etc., they would have to go in and expand it anyway. 245 0 $aPiccolo pizzelle baker. 246 3 $aPizzelle iron 246 3 $aPizzelle baker 246 3 $aPizzelle maker 246 3 $aItalian waffle cookie maker 246 13 $aLibrary of things 246 13 $aLibrary of Things Kitchenware 250 $aMUST BE CHECKED OUT FROM AND RETURNED TO GARDEN HOME COMMUNITY LIBRARY. 264 1 $aTrumbull, CT: $bCucinaPro,$c[2011]. 300 $a1 pizzelle baker:$bstainless steel, plastic;$c12 x 26 x 26 cm. +$e1 instruction manual with safety information, cleaning instructions, and recipes. 500 $aPlease hand wash thoroughly, according to the cleaning instructions in the manual, before returning to the library. 500 $aMakes 4 miniature pizzelles at a time, sized 3.25 inches each. 520 $a"The cutest Pizzelle's you have ever seen Pizzelle (pronounced with "ts" sound, like "pizza"; singular "pizzella") are traditional Italian waffle cookies made from flour, eggs, sugar, butter or vegetable oil, and flavoring (often vanilla, anise, or lemon zest). Pizzelle can be hard and crisp, or soft and chewy, depending on the ingredients and method of preparation." --From product website. 650 0 $aPancakes, waffles, etc. 856 42 $yClick here for description and picture$uhttps:// cucinapro.com/shop-2/piccolo-pizzelle-baker/ 4342
  • 24. This example (see Table 6), from HPL, shows the catalog entry for a pizzelle baker in their Library of Things catalog (WCCLS, n.d.). This collection is made up of the most extensive variety of bakeware and kitchenware in the United States, and their bibliographic records are the most thorough. Thoughts: • 245 & 246 - Straightforward title followed by several 246 varying form of title fields. Though most are appropriate variations, the last two name the collection, which I do not think is necessary since one is already looking the Library of Things section of their website when looking at the record. • 250 - Usually an edition statement, this field was used to add a note about which library in the system a user can check out and return an item to. Why not include this in a 500 field note? • 300 - This physical description has a thoroughness that I had expected from the other libraries. For someone at home, they can see in the online catalog whether the item is actually appropriate for their needs. • 500 - The second note is especially helpful. It seems like the cataloger took their time with each item. This record illustrates the thoroughness of the HPL catalog, showing that it is one other libraries with bakeware should aspire to. For instance, the libraries in records 1 and 2 did not utilize the 300 field to the greatest extent possible. Of all fields, I think 300 is one of the most important for cataloging bakeware because it helps illustrate for library users exactly what they will be checking out. Many libraries carry items made of different materials: silicone, aluminum, cast iron, plastic. Is it coated with Teflon? Does it come with an instruction manual? Why not include that information? It is imperative to find a balance between overloading a catalog entry with detail and not including much more than entering “cake pan” into every field. 4544
  • 25. Now that I have seen a number of catalog records for bakeware, and have given my thoughts on the strengths and weaknesses of others’ cataloging, I will try cataloging a few items of my own in order to better understand some of the thought processes of those catalogers and challenges of cataloging alternative items. For this experiment, I will catalog a cookie cutter, a springform pan, and a krumkake iron, doing my best to follow RDA and use valid LC subject headings. Item: Acorn-shaped cookie cutter Trials: •Assessing this cookie cutter was more difficult than I had anticipated. In reality, it is a small piece of metal with no markings on it. The cookie cutter is not stamped with a manufacturer name or identifier. The best way to assess this item was to look at the big picture; that is, look for the whole, not the sum of its parts. What is it meant to be? Triumphs: •I got a surprising amount of information from something that supplied little information. Even in a larger collection, I think my record (see Table 7) is the best it can be for what the item is. 
 245 0 $aAcorn cookie cutter. 246 03 $aAcorn-shaped cookie cutter. 300 ## $bAluminum ;$c5 cm. 500 ## $aStored in a drawer 650 #7 $aAcorns 650 #7 $aCookie cutters 650 #7 $aCookies 47 46
  • 26. Item: 9-inch springform pan Trials: •I thought this item would be easier to do than the acorn cookie cutter because it at least has the brand name stamped on the pan. •It was hard to describe what the pan is used for (see Table 8). It can be used to make cheesecakes, but it can also be used to make deep dish pizza. I had trouble discerning how much of that was necessary to put into the record. •There did not seem to be many innovative or creative subject headings to use. It is a cake pan - that is it. Triumphs: •Because it had the brand name stamped on it, I Googled where the corporate office was located and used that information for the 264 field. 
 245 0 $a9-inch springform pan. 246 03 $a9-inch spring form pan. 264 #1 $aNaperville, IL :$bWilton Brands, LLC 300 ## $bTeflon-coated metal, 2 pieces ;$c23 cm. 300 ## $bBottom piece is in a waffle pattern 500 ## $aStored hanging on a pegboard 500 ## $aUsed for baking cheesecakes and other delicate baked goods 650 #7 $aCake pans 650 #7 $aCheesecake 4948
  • 27. Item: Krumkake iron 
 (Krumkake is a type of Scandinavian cookie) 2450 $aNorwegian krumkake iron :$bAnd pizzelle press. 2460 3 $aScandinavian krumkake iron :$bAnd pizzelle press. 2460 3 $aKrumkake iron 2460 3 $aPizzelle press 2460 3 $aKrumkake maker 264# 1 $aMinneapolis, MN :$bNordic Ware 300# # $bHeavy cast aluminum with wooden handles, 2 pieces consisting of base and press ;$c13 cm. +$e1Instructions for use and care and recipes on the box 300# # $bLeaf and heart pattern embossed on plates 500# # $aStored in box 500# # $aMakes 1 krumkake cookie or pizzelle at a time, sized 5 inches 520# # $aKrumkake, or “crumble cookie” is a thin, delicate, embossed cookie of Scandinavian origin. Typically the cookie is rolled into a cone while it is still warm and flexible, and may be served plain, with a bit of sugar, or filled with whipped cream. 520# # $aA pizzelle is a traditional Italian sugar cookie served plain or rolled into a cone for filling with fruit or ice cream. 650# 7 $aCookies 650# 7 $aIce cream cones 650# 7 $aCooking, Scandinavian 50 51 Type to enter text
  • 28. Trials: •The box said “Norwegian” press, and then the actual item had stamped on it “Scandinavian” press. It made me think twice about which name was the proper title of the item. I went with the one on the box because that is what people would see first if they were grabbing it off of a shelf and then listed it as “Scandinavian” in the alternate title 246 field. •It was hard to describe the pattern on the plates (see Table 9). The iron creates a leaf and heart patterned cookie but I had to think about how specific I should get about the leaves. The leaves connect to form a garland, and I did not know if that was important information to include. I decided to again keep it simple and just say “leaf and heart pattern”. Triumphs: •This was one of the easier items to catalog because it had a box that provided specifics about the material, where it was made, the company name, its use, etc. Of course, not all items that are donated to or accessioned by libraries will be brand-new with a label, but it certainly makes all the difference. There are so many reasons to carry bakeware! •It is a good way to get people to come to the library (P. LaTerza, personal communication, November 13, 2018). It could be appealing to a new set of people, even patrons who may not regularly use the library for books, Internet access, or DVDs. •It makes accessible materials that are often expensive, especially those that would likely only be used once and left in a cupboard (Darty, 2018). •Capitalizes on the “sharing economy.” According to Matt Enis at the Library Journal (2016), “Not only do people create too much trash, waste and pollution are generated at every stage of the materials economy, from the extraction of natural resources, through the production, distribution, consumption, and disposal of consumer goods. (2016). Considering the current volume of waste being produced, it makes sense and is part of a more sustainable lifestyle to borrow items like 5352
  • 29. bakeware from a library. Not every person needs to own their own complete set of novelty bakeware. •It keeps the library relevant. Tim Wiles, director at Guilderland Public Library in New York argues that there is a tendency for people to assume that with the rise of digitization the popularity or usefulness of libraries is waning. However, he notes that his library’s alternative item collections are hugely popular and the community is still finding the library useful (Fox, 2018). •According to Brendan Lax at the HPL, the most important reason for carrying bakeware is that it promotes lifelong learning (personal communication, November 20, 2018). Lax also contended that carrying bakeware “really works well to promote culinary literacy. [He] also think[s] there has been a big push in libraries for experiential learning, and [his] [Library of Things] and makerspace really fits well into this paradigm” (personal communication, November 20, 2018). •It also capitalizes on the trend toward simplified living (Fox, 2018). Considering that cataloging traditional items is far from perfect, it is obvious that there is room for improvement in cataloging bakeware. First, if libraries must include bakeware in their regular catalog, it would behoove catalogers to create as thorough records as possible for their collections. As it is, many existing records are bare bones and seem temporary or like an afterthought, which is then likely reflected in the actual interest of patrons. If the library does not care about giving the bakeware collection the time of day, why should the community? Similarly, most bakeware collections in this study are barely searchable as they are. If libraries want patrons to find these items and actually check them out, they need to be easily and 5554
  • 30. intuitively findable. Properly fleshing out the bibliographic records in the catalog is a key factor in accomplishing this goal. Second, find a way to create better, more accurate subject headings that better encompass terms relevant to describing bakeware. Separate out close relation to things like ovens, dishwashing machines, etc. and give them their own section. Lastly, many collections only carry character cake pans, and while that may work for certain communities, it might be overall more successful to carry more commonplace items like loaf pans, cookie sheets, etc. and items that are generally more expensive and harder for people to buy like name- brand Nordic Ware. Carrying items like these, rather than all-niche items, could make a bakeware collection more valuable to the community as a whole. Where do we go from here? I think that there is a lot of value in carrying alternative items - bakeware, ties, seeds, board games, tools, etc. and agree that there is a culture shift toward consuming less and living more simply. Further, according to Mahnaz Dar, “Libraries can use things collections to satisfy unmet needs in their communities. Despite their novelty, things collections aren't frivolous--they are practical” (2017). Carrying alternative items like bakeware is a utilitarian way to meet the community where they are. Similarly, carrying alternative items capitalizes on the maker movement and makerspace offerings at libraries. More than providing cookbooks and how-to manuals, patrons are able to borrow the 5756
  • 31. supplies they need to actually produce the things they are reading about. Mark Robison and Lindley Shedd argue in their book Audio Recorders to Zucchini Seeds: Building a Library of Things (2017) that “making” cuts to the heart of humanity, where making and creating is part of what it means to be human. Bakeware collections fit in well with this premise and are made more successful by it. In the future, it seems that alternative item collections could really help libraries remain relevant in the digital age, and it is clear that there is already a shift toward experimenting with new ideas. One notable barrier, briefly noted before, is that there are no bakeware collections in most large cities, including Minneapolis and St. Paul. Getting bigger cities to buy-in to alternative collections could make the difference in popularizing and normalizing carrying alternative items. In this zine, I examined bakeware collections and their methods of cataloging alternative items. I explored the ins and outs of catalogs and classification trends and offered my ideas on how to improve bakeware catalogs for the future. 
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  • 32. Arizona: Mesa Public Library’s “Stuffbrary” - Mesa California: Sacramento Public Library - Sacramento Connecticut: Edith Wheeler Memorial Library - Monroe North Haven Memorial Library - North Haven Rockville Public Library - Vernon Florida: Boca Raton Public Library - Boca Raton Manatee County Public Library System 
 Georgia: Smyrna Public Library - Smyrna Indiana: Warsaw Community Public Library - Warsaw Kendalville Public Library - Kendalville Iowa: Ackley Public Library - Ackley Bayard Library - Bayard Garner Public Library - Garner North Liberty Community Library - North Liberty Polaris Library - Keokuk Kansas: Andover Public Library - Andover Ark City Public Library - Arkansas City Osage City Public Library - Osage City Overbrook Public Library - Overbrook Maine: New Gloucester Public Library - New Gloucester Massachusetts: Somerset Public Library - Somerset Norfolk Public Library - Norfolk Mattapoisette Library - Mattapoisette The Public Library of Brookline - Brookline Framingham Public Library - Framingham Billerica Public Library - Billerica Millis Public Library - Millis Minnesota: Plum Creek Library System Missouri: Jefferson County Library System Nebraska: Seward Memorial Library - Seward Bellevue Public Library - Omaha Central City Public Library - Central City New Mexico: The Public Library - Albaquerque-Bernanillo County 61 60
  • 33. New Jersey: Red Bank Public Library - Red Bank Bloomfield Public Library - Bloomfield New York: Somers Public Library - Somers Kirkland Town Library - Clinton Mt. Pleasant Library - Westchester Ohio: Akron - Summit County Public Library System Reed Memorial Library - Ravenna Auglaize Public Library - Wapakoneta Way Public Library - Perrysburg Lepper Library - Lisbon Oregon: Hillsboro Public Library - Hillsboro Kitchen Share - Portland Pennsylvania: Whitehall Public Library - Pittsburgh Elizabethtown Public Library - Elizabethtown Free Library of Philadelphia - Philadelphia Rhode Island: Coventry Public Library - Coventry Davisville Public Library - Davisville Clark Public Library - Clark Exeter Public Library - Exeter Vermont: Kimball Public Library - Randolph Virginia: Suffolk Public Library - Suffolk Wisconsin: Weyers - Hilliard Branch Library - Green Bay North Freedom Public Library - North Freedom 
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 1082667348¤tIndex=0&view= fullDetailsDetailsTab Washington County Cooperative Library Services. (n.d.). Piccolo pizzelle baker. Retrieved December 1, 2018, from http:// catalog.wccls.org/polaris/search/title.aspx? ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&pos=1 Washington County Cooperative Library Services. (n.d.). 9-inch tube cake pan. Retrieved December 12, 2018, from http:// catalog.wccls.org/polaris/search/title.aspx? ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&pos=10 Figure 12: Cake pan collection sample. From Council Bluffs Public Library, 2018. Retrieved from https://blog.housewares.org/2016/02/15/ have-a-library-card-bake-a-cake/ 7574