shelfreading
Shelfreading, also known as shelf reading, is the process of inspecting shelves to ensure that items are correctly shelved, labeled, and arranged according to the relevant cataloging or merchandising system. In libraries, shelfreading supports the maintenance of order established by classification schemes such as the Library of Congress or Dewey Decimal system, by verifying that each item’s call number, author, and title correspond to its location and that no items are misfiled, missing, or damaged. In bookstores and other retail settings, shelfreading refers to checking product placement, pricing, labeling, and facing to preserve merchandising standards.
Practically, shelfreading involves scanning shelves, identifying mis-shelved or mislabelled items, and returning them to their correct
The goals of shelfreading include improving user access to materials, maintaining accurate inventory records, and supporting