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Figure 13-2.—Publication Record and Inventory Card (5x7), OPNAV 5070/11.]
As publications become unusable because of
extensive wear and damage, order new publications
(and changes) to replace them. Issue these replacements
to work center personnel as necessary. To avoid
confusion, ensure that the old publications are discarded
or destroyed after the new replacement publications
have been received. Be sure to follow applicable
security requirements when discarding or destroying a
publication.
libraries. Applicable sections of these manuals may
provide guidance you can adapt to your local situation.
At least one petty officer should be assigned to
maintain the ready reference library (technical library)
of your division. A second person should be assigned
as a backup so that your tech library will stay current if
the assigned librarian is absent.
Another problem of maintaining publications is that
of keeping them updated. Of real help to you will be the
Navy Stock List of Publications and Forms, NAVSUP
2002, and the Ships Technical Publications System
Several methods can be used in maintaining a tech
library. NWP-0 and Naval Air Systems Command
Technical Manual Program (NAVAIR 00-25-100)
contain guidelines for maintaining major technical
(STEPS) products.
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