Sample job descriptions job descriptions can assist in creating a detailed job application that will attract qualified job candidates. A high grade, like an a or mint, is good, while a low grade. Grading a books condition accurately helps increase book sales and is a necessity for booksellers. The general condition guidelines do not apply to collectible books. Booksellers are individuals and as such may have what they think is the best book description definitions. In all cases, the lack of a dust jacket is noted if the book was issued with one. Due to the unique nature of each used product sold on amazon warehouse, we may not have similar conditions available. Ioba condition definitions independent online booksellers. The standard is a marketing name for standard insurance company portland, oregon, licensed in all states except new york, and the standard life insurance company of new york white plains, new york, licensed only in new york. A preowned product that was inspected and tested to work and look like new by an amazonqualified supplier a seller or vendor or by amazon. A comic book in fr condition may have nonstory elements such as coupons, ad pages, or marvel value stamps cut or torn out of the book. Thus the word book may be replaced by dust jacket in the following definitions.
Very fine is a flawless copy, perfect in every way and probably never read. Condition problems are the number one reason we pass on books. Click general ledger setup journals journal descriptions. Learn about finelike new, very good, good, fair and poor books, music and movies. Job descriptions clarify what an employee is responsible for and what is expected of them. Shrm members have exclusive access to more than 1,000 job description templates. It may have very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover as well as very minimal wear and tear. The user should be aware however, that although its condition rating. The following conditions apply for collectible books. It pays to become familiar with the basic descriptive terms used by used and rare booksellers to communicate a particular book s condition. Some transit agencies share facilities between multiple modes or types of service.
Your supervisor will explain your positions work schedule. The vehicle may have problems that cannot be readily fixed such as a damaged frame or a rustedthrough body. In addition to the general condition guidelines, the following guidelines apply. Because book descriptions are subjective and because condition is a. A book that has been read but is in good condition. Job descriptions introduction this module will help you understand the purpose and components of essential functions job descriptions s and provide you with the tools to develop them. Ever how to interpret the condition, edition, and other terms included in the description of a book for sale. On the listing form, you can choose from one of several preset item condition options, which vary depending on the category that you list your item in.
Id like to receive useful tips, tools and resources via email from kelley blue book and affiliates. Grading books how to describe condition at bookseller world. Vehicle condition kelley blue book vehicle condition rates an automobiles mechanical and cosmetic defects. The ntd divides size into three categories based on the number of revenue vehicles that can be serviced. Ab bookmans weekly, which ceased publication in 1999, was for decades the bible of the antiquarian book trade. The terms used in evaluating firearms condition have specific meaning. A content standard dacs is an outputneutral set of rules for describing archives, personal papers, and manuscript collections, and can be applied to all material types. Books with markings of any kind on the cover or pages, books marked as bargain or remainder, or with any other labels attached, may not be listed as new condition. Differences in condition can easily halve or double the value of a collectible gun. If we accept the condition of as new as the original, unsurpassable grade of condition, and take the term fine to mean its practical counterpart for books that have been handled, but remain flawless, then it follows that any defect or evidence of wear that departs from this standard needs to be noted.
Basically it covers a condition that one might expect to find secondhand books in. Included in every issue ab bookmans after 1949 was a set of criteria for grading the condition of used books. A fine book approaches the condition of as new, but without being crisp. Basically, an accurate description of a firearms condition is essential in evaluating the gun and estimating its value. International standard bibliographic description wikipedia. The international standard bibliographic description isbd is a set of rules produced by the international federation of library associations and institutions ifla to create a bibliographic description in a standard, humanreadable form, especially for use in a bibliography or a library catalog.
Half price books explains the meaning of various item conditions. It pays to become familiar with the basic descriptive terms used by used and rare booksellers to communicate a particular books condition. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text. When you add a book to your cart, you are adding a specific copy that we have on our shelves. A fr copy will have virtually no eye appeal and will display major damage. Ab bookman now sadly defunct was the standard in the antiquarian book trade. A brandnew copy with cover and original protective wrapping intact. It uses condition rating terms that use the same words as the. The book is in the same immaculate condition as when it was published. Products and availability vary by state and are solely the responsibility of the applicable insurance company. For many years, the grading system defined by ab bookman was the standard in the antiquarian book trade. If your payment is declined, the books from your order are placed back on the shelf, and the potential exists that they may have been sold to someone else. Complete descriptions sell more books grading book condition. Very good is a fairly broad term and more difficult to describe.
Binding copy describes a book in which the pages or leaves are perfect, but the binding is very bad, loose, off, or nonexistent. These terms and conditions, together with the related proposal and agreement andor purchase order shall constitute the entire agreement agreement. A spine split of up to 23 the length of the book, a. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket if applicable included for. The job posting should also include a concise picture. A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. The dust jacket is intact, if applicable, with no noticeable or very minor nicks or flaws.
You also use journal descriptions for fixed asset transactions and depreciation book transactions. The vermont antiquarian booksellers association vermont. May have very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Being clear and accurate about your items condition lets the buyer know whether theyre getting something new, used, or something in between. This collectibles shop page has the standard 10 point grading scale and definitions, as used in the overstreet guide.
Item condition lookup table specifying your items condition helps set buyers expectations in advance, helping to reduce claims and postsale concerns. Working conditions, describing workrelated hazards and environmental conditions that occur while performing the job. I have 2 books which i need to photocopy 3 to 4 pages out of each one of them, and send it to a very well know university in the uk. All pages and the cover are intact, including the dust jacket, if applicable. Powells is generally very conservative when assessing the condition of book, so you can generally be assured that a book listed in, say, fine, condition is in at least as good a condition as the description listed below. This is an accurate description, but if using the blue book as a price guide, remember that it applies only to original factory finish. Its also required on listings in selected categories. That is to say, books have been clearly read and handled, dustwrappers may. Standard procedures and terms for describing soils have changed and increased in recent years e. The interior is clean, as is the engine, which has no observable flaws or fluid leaks. We are a used book store and dont carry multiple copies of many of our books. How to describe the condition of a used book toughnickel. Customers can return any item within 30days of receipt for a full refund.
To create journal descriptions, use the journal descriptions form. Amazon warehouse offers free replacements within 30days from purchase when there is a product with the same listing condition available in our inventory. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Standard catalog of firearms system the standard catalog of firearms by ned schwing is an excellent price guide, especially useful since it is photo illustrated. Standard costing overview standard costing is the practice of substituting an expected cost for an actual cost in the accounting records. The lookup table below shows the values and definitions by category. Book condition guide, music condition guide half price books. Book club copies must always be designated as such no matter what the condition of the book. Working conditions office of human resources oregon.
Copyright page samples you can copy and paste into your book. Poor condition means that the vehicle has severe mechanical andor cosmetic defects and is in poor running condition. Under 200 vehicles 200300 vehicles more than 300 vehicles. New, used, repaired, or reconditioned material which is serviceable and issuable for its intended purpose but which is restricted from issue to specific units, activities,or geographical areas by reason of its limited usefulness or short service life expectancy. See the sellers listing for full details and description of any imperfections. Booksellers use standard terms to describe the condition of the used books that they sell. Aaron albert, a collector of and an expert on comic books, has studied, taught, and written about the comic book genre for more than 20 years. Includes material with 3 through 6 months shelf life.
The physical condition of the book and dust jacket if there is a dust jacket are each given a single condition grade. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. These ioba book condition definitions are used to describe both the book and. A guide to book conditions when considering the purchase of a book for your collection, the condition and, if applicable, the dust jacket are the most important factors affecting the value. Then read our guide to common book terms, book size codes, descriptions. The product has minimal to no signs of wear, no visible cosmetic imperfections when held 12 inches away, and may arrive in a brown or white box with relevant accessories that may be generic. An accurate description of a guns condition is essential in evaluating a firearm and estimating the value of any gun. The ioba book condition definitions standards codify these condition. The ioba book condition definitions standards codify these condition definitions so that ioba booksellers have a guideline for describing their books. Standard of excellence book 1, tenor saxophone damm. In fact, if you ask many dealers how they determine a firearms price, they will answer.
These ioba book condition definitions are used to describe both the book and the dust jacket, if applicable. If youre selling your books online and they do not meet our condition standards, we may change our. Effective june 23, 2016 these standard terms and conditions apply to any proposal and agreement andor purchase order relating to all software and services sold by hawk ridge systems, llc. Working hoursalthough most university offices are open from 8. Whether were buying in person or online, we only accept books that we consider to be in good condition. Shrm also offers a premium job description manager that lets employers create, maintain and organize job. The book may have been opened and read, but there are no defects to. Field book for describing and sampling soils, version 3. The term grade is used to describe what condition a comic book is in. For rare and collectible books, powells follows the condition codes first proposed in 1949 by ab bookmans weekly, which have since been widely adopted as the industry standards. The university tries to provide flexible work schedules for the convenience of employees, when work duties and business operations. Subsequently, variances are recorded to show the difference between the expected and actual costs. When considering the purchase of a book for your collection, the condition and, if applicable, the dust jacket are the most important factors affecting the value.
The process of writing a job description requires having a clear understanding of the jobs duties and responsibilities. Book terminology terms, sizes, condition and defects glossary. Home rare books book collecting guide a guide to book conditions. This could be the description for a book that has been lost in a warehouse for. You can think of the grade of a comic book like a grade on a report card. You can create journal descriptions to easily enter transaction descriptions in journal lines. See the sellers listing for full details and a description of any imperfections. The result is the most complete band method available anywhere. Types of damage that place a comic in fr range include. This approach represents a simplified alternative to co. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. It has very minimal damage to the cover, including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. Iobas standards, listed below, do not fundamentally differ from those standards though they have been expanded upon, and defined a bit more specifically.
Standard catalog of firearms system the standard catalog of firearms is an excellent price guide, especially useful since it is photoillustrated. This could be the description for a book that has been lost in a warehouse for years, never shelved, thumbed or even opened yet may still be some years old. The 2 reputable thirdparty professional grading services both begin with c use the same scale, but not exactly the same criteria, but overstreet has collaborated with them for their newest grading guide. Because book descriptions are subjective and because condition is a major factor in determining the value of a book the worse the condition, the less the demand as a general rule a used book dealer will not offer a purchase price, and a book appraiser will refuse to appraise a book.
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