Continuations are published in multiple volumes but with a foreseeable/planned end, i.e. a 20-vol encyclopedia. Sometimes all volumes are available at once, in which case we would order the set as a multi-vole monograph and this would not be treated as a continuation. If, however, the volumes were published one at a time, we would set up a Contin order so we can receive each volume as it arrives, i.e. Complete Works of John Milton.

When creating order record for a contin, use material type CN. Add library note for receiver stating how many volumes are expected or which ones in particular if not ordering all.

Use “Standing order” budget for these.

Tab 3. Add a vendor note specifying that you want a standing order and what volumes you need—either “Standing order for volume 1+” or “Standing order for volume 3,5+ all future” (if we already own some of the set).

Tab 4. Number of units should reflect actual or estimated number of vols. expected. List price should be total cost of entire set.

As each vol. is paid for, Aleph will know when all the money has been expended. As each volume is received Aleph will subtract from the total expected.

When arriving each vol. be sure you include a note regarding which volume you have received each time or its title. So that when you look at “arrival”, you will see exactly which vols. have come in.

When receiving invoices—be sure “number of units” reflects how many vols you are receiving with each invoice entry as it defaults to the total.

Uncheck “check subs. Date overlap”—we haven’t figured out how to permanently uncheck it so it needs to be done each time.

Include note that specifies what vol you are paying for with each entry. So that when you look at “invoice”, you will see exactly which vols. have been paid for.