diff --git a/code/modules/catalogue/cataloguer.dm b/code/modules/catalogue/cataloguer.dm
index f1c5756443..e4e148c230 100644
--- a/code/modules/catalogue/cataloguer.dm
+++ b/code/modules/catalogue/cataloguer.dm
@@ -25,6 +25,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(all_cataloguers)
 	w_class = ITEMSIZE_NORMAL
 	origin_tech = list(TECH_MATERIAL = 2, TECH_DATA = 3, TECH_MAGNET = 3)
 	force = 0
+	slot_flags = SLOT_BELT
 	var/points_stored = 0 // Amount of 'exploration points' this device holds.
 	var/scan_range = 3 // How many tiles away it can scan. Changing this also changes the box size.
 	var/credit_sharing_range = 14 // If another person is within this radius, they will also be credited with a successful scan.