Our presentation details a novel approach to inventory in Polaris, conceived as one of multiple interdepartmental programs to clean up pre-2020 cataloging malpractice and procedure. This method utilizes the built-in Weeding Workflows as a figurative 'lens' by which to measure item-record and broader bibliographic record-level accuracy in physical holdings (in addition to normal conditional checks). As opposed to the typical snapshot model of inventory, this method manifests a recombinant teleological and modular process; reporting and data accrual being continual over periodic in output, as attempts with the former model highlighted prohibitive logistical challenges for larger libraries. Our presentation details initial set up of a core of filter-less weeding templates varying in complexity, from which roving staff select their target collection for inventory; we then detail staff inventory workflow, from initial weeding record set generation to an item-level export/import 'stamping', followed by second and third passes through a given collection, concluding with time for comments/questions/suggestions. Some beginner Find Tool SQL and CCL are present throughout, and live demonstration will be given of the process to demonstrate how quickly staff can work through a given collection.
