Bibliographic and subject control Books

Book SynopsisTrade Review"...a very good guide for catalogers who are just embarking on their cataloging career." --TechnicalitiesTable of Contents1. Introduction to cataloguing classification 2. Descriptive cataloguing codes and the anatomy of AACR2 3. AACR2 general rules and rules for books 4. AACR2 access points and headings 5. FRBR and FRAD: the conceptual models underlying RDA 6. RDA: the new standard for descriptive cataloguing 7. Classification 8. Dewey Decimal Classification 9. Library of Congress Classification 10. Subject access: LCSH, Children’s Subject Headings and Sears List of Subject Headings 11. MARC 21: digital formats for cataloguing and classification data 12. Metadata

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Book SynopsisThis title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1968.

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Book SynopsisThis title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Pressâs mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1968.

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Book SynopsisA collection of critical and scholarly essays that addresses the state of cataloging in the world of librarianship. It discusses topics ranging from criticisms of the state of the profession and traditional Library of Congress cataloging to methods of making cataloging more inclusive and helpful to library users.

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewWonderful"" Booklist/RBB""a unique voice and style...always something fascinating to find"" Public Library Quarterly ""recommended"" Library & Information Science Annual

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Book SynopsisMaking the Move to RDA: A Self-Study Primer for Catalogers is aimed at catalogers working in the MARC environment who currently create records using AACR2 and need to transition to using the new standard, Resource Description and Access (RDA). Since both RDA's structure and content differ from AACR2 in many respects, this primer details the development and rationale for RDA as well as its intended goals, principles, and objectives. It then explains RDA's theoretical underpinningscollectively known as the FRBR Family of Models. Framing the text along these lines provides readers the context for understanding the similarities and differences between AACR2 and RDA, both in terms of content and structure. With this foundation in place, the book takes the reader on a survey of RDA elements used to describe bibliographic and authority records and demonstrates how the MARC code has been expanded to accommodate new elements. Finally, it leads the reader field-by-field through MARC bibliographic records for book and non-book resources as well as through authority records for works, expressions, persons, families, and corporate bodies, describing the similarities and differences between AACR2 and RDA for each field. Examples are provided throughout the text to help the reader visualize the concepts presented.Trade ReviewRDA is still a moving target, with ongoing revisions taking place in addition to the evolution of how MARC and environments like WorldCat accommodate RDA. Throw into the mix developing data carriers outside of MARC, and it becomes clear why a book on RDA must be able to speak to many perspectives all at once. Making the Move to RDA: A Self-Study Primer for Catalogers takes on this challenge effectively, providing context on RDA's structure and scope, explaining RDA's instructions for cataloging materials of all formats, and comparing its application in MARC to that of AACR2 in clearly defined sections that allow catalogers and administrators of all levels of expertise to easily find the chapters that address their specific needs. . . .Beyond the thorough and clearly explained treatment of RDA in this book, it is perhaps the flexibility it offers that is one of its greatest strengths. Catalogers from all types of institutions and of all types of learning styles will find the information in this book neatly organized, allowing them to read through the book in the order they prefer and later revisit the book's specifics without getting lost. Combined with other training resources and the ongoing monitoring of changes in RDA, catalogers will be prepared with this book to navigate the changing cataloging environment we face today; it is a thorough and versatile resource that will remain of continued use to catalogers for years to come. * Olac Newsletter *[T]his book is clearly written and is a fantastic resource for catalog librarians and students looking to acquire knowledge about how to catalog using RDA. The careful organization of this book, as well as its detailed index, make this volume a highly useful tool. * Technical Services Quarterly *The goal of this book is to provide a practical and immediately usable guide for catalogers to creating bibliographic and authority records using RDA, even if they have little or no previous training in RDA. Kincy and Layne do an admirable job of meeting this goal. . . .Making the Move to RDA is an excellent primer for catalogers who are looking to change over to the new code. The book provides practical guidance for getting started, and has a thorough 13-page index with many entries for specific MARC fields and specific RDA instructions that make navigating the chapters for quick reference easy. I recommend the book to any cataloger interested in RDA, especially experienced catalogers who are well-versed in AACR2, but are not familiar with RDA. * Technicalities *Making the Move to RDA will be useful to new and experienced catalogers alike who lack an understanding of RDA, especially those working in a MARC environment. The book is a strong reference guide that will help catalogers navigate the current mixture of RDA and AACR2 records that coexist in today’s catalogs. * Library Resources & Technical Services (LRTS) *This title’s thorough examination of RDA explains much for cataloguers. This title is highly recommended as a work which supports transition to this new cataloguing environment, offering very full and deep discussion and many examples to explain the benefits of change. * Australian Library Journal *Finally, an RDA primer that is useful for practicing catalogers and cataloging students alike! Kincy and Lane’s book is like having a conversation with two expert catalogers as they walk you step-by-step through the intricacies of the conceptual models of FRBR, FRAD, and FRASAD that serve as a foundation for RDA and then guide your hand through comparisons between AACR2 records to those created applying RDA. The text includes a multitude of useful examples for cataloging book and nonbook resources, along with explanations of the differences between AACR2 and RDA when creating the records for each format. The chapters on authority record elements provide the reader with detailed explanations of the changes as well as new RDA elements present in authority records and their connections to the conceptual models. This logically organized and accessible self-study primer is a necessity for all cataloging departments as they ‘make the move’ to RDA and for beginning and advanced cataloging students who are just learning about the potentials of RDA. -- June Abbas, Professor, School of Library and Information Studies, The University of OklahomaMaking the Move to RDA: A Self-Study Primer provides a very comprehensive overview of RDA. The authors provide numerous examples to illustrate RDA rules. Unlike other texts on RDA or cataloging in general, this text also addresses RDA authority records and a discussion of LC’s Name Authority File (LCNAF). The authors have organized the text so that readers are introduced to RDA, the rationale for its development and addresses why guidelines were changed, progresses to a summary of RDA, and concludes with RDA and the creation of bibliographic and authority records. -- Mary Beth Weber, Head, Central Technical Services, Rutgers University LibrariesMaking the Move to RDA has "primer" in its subtitle, but experienced catalogers will also benefit from this detailed explanation that compares and contrasts RDA to AACR2. Examples of cataloging records resulting from the application of the different rules—complete with MARC coding—are welcome, especially for situations such as collaborative works, compilations, and manifestations embodying multiple language expressions. -- Elaine A. Franco, Principal Cataloger, Cataloging and Metadata Services Department, University of California, DavisTable of ContentsPreface Part I. RDA Background Explained Chapter 1. Development, Objectives, and Principles Chapter 2. Underlying Models and Organization Chapter 3. Major Differences between RDA and AACR2 Part II. RDA Instructions Summarized Chapter 4. Attributes of Manifestations and Items Chapter 5. Attributes of Works and Expressions Chapter 6. Attributes of Persons, Families, Corporate Bodies, and Places Chapter 7. Recording Relationships Part III. RDA Applied in the MARC Environment Chapter 8. Creating and Interpreting Bibliographic Records for Books Chapter 9. Creating and Interpreting Bibliographic Records for Non-Book Resources Chapter 10. Creating and Interpreting Authority Records Acronyms Bibliography

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewDescription, one of the titles in the Innovative Practices for Archives and Special Collections series, is a delightful collection of case studies that look at how to increase the accessibility and discoverability of archives. . . .Description is highly recommended for libraries and institutions that have major library and information subject-based collections. The book is also recommended for any information professional who wishes to understand more about archival collections. * Australian Library Journal *Editor Kate Theimer has gathered a collection of 11 case studies from institutions around the world describing different methods and experiences in creating better collection descriptions. These topics range from crowdsourcing collection descriptions, utilizing different resources such as LibGuides, collaboration, policy development, and more. Some topics are very in-depth and require significant planning, while others are very direct and could be relatively simple to implement. Each case study follows the same outline and includes sections on planning, implementation, results, lessons learned, and conclusion, while providing additional notes and citations as needed. These case studies are all very well written and do focus on specific and different aspects of this very niche topic. . . . For professionals working in archives and special collections, there is bound to be some helpful information throughout this volume . . . this should prove to be a valuable resource for its targeted audience. * American Reference Books Annual *I enjoyed reading this book immensely, and not only because description is the archival function that has always interested me most. All of the case studies are strongly practical, and even pragmatic, describing options and decisions in areas ranging from the technical nitty-gritty, such as the use of particular fields or data elements, to human resources and project management, such as the use of interns and volunteers. A number of the authors write with a dry humour. Many are frank in their assessment of the success of their projects against their initial aims and in how methods and plans needed to be changed in the light of experience. THere is no defensiveness here or institutional 'spin'. Just archivists reporting innovative and practical ways of doing description better. * Archives and Manuscripts: Journal of the Australian Society of Archivists *Overall, the case studies chosen are informative and relevant to the archival world today. The most successful ones effectively show how the particular project aimed to build on the repository’s work so far, and critically analyse its benefits and shortcomings. This is altogether a very useful work. The case studies...will help practitioners and students alike to navigate their way around the theory and practice of archival description. * Archives and Records: The Journal of the Archives and Records Association *After literally centuries of providing access with flat paper finding aids, the archival community is now grappling with both the heady opportunities and sometimes perplexing challenges of exploring new approaches to description and access in the digital age. Kate Theimer has assembled a virtual laboratory of experiments in access undertaken by colleagues from around the nation and internationally. This collection provides archivists with an important guide to imagining and implementing new ways to more effectively engage users with the rich, essential resources of the archival record. Read it—then join the effort! -- Kathleen D. Roe, New York State Archives (retired), Director of Archives and Records ManagementThese thoughtfully selected case studies mine the evolving international, interprofessional, and interactive landscape of archival description in innovative and inspirational ways. The essays comprising this volume take the current temperature of a rapidly morphing profession, and will interest and stimulate a wide array of information practitioners. -- Bill Landis, Head of Public Services, Manuscripts & Archives, Yale University LibraryTable of ContentsIntroduction 1) “The Hive”: Crowdsourcing the Description of Collections Zoё D'Arcy, National Archives of Australia 2) More Than a Note: Early Experiences with Implementing EAC-CPF Erin Faulder, Veronica Martzahl, and Eliot Wilczek, Tufts University 3) Creating Access and Establishing Control: Conducting a Comprehensive Survey to Reveal a Hidden Repository Matthew B. Gorham and Chela Scott Weber, Brooklyn Historical Society 4) Step by Step, Stage by Stage: Getting a Diverse Backlog of Legacy Finding Aids Online Eira Tansey, Tulane University 5) You Got Your Archives in My Cataloging: A Collaborative Standards-Based Approach to Creating Item-Level Metadata for Digitized Archival Materials Kelcy Shepherd and Kate Gerrity, Amherst College 6) A Long Road: Creating Policies and Procedures for Mandatory Arrangement and Description by Records Creators Kristjana Kristinsdóttir, National Archives of Iceland 7) Collaboration in Cataloging: Sourcing Knowledge from Near and Far for a Challenging Collection Evyn Kropf, University of Michigan 8) Where there’s a Will There’s a Way: Using LibGuides to Rescue Paper Ephemera from the Bibliographic Underbrush Sharon Farnel, Robert Cole, Robert Desmarais, Spencer Holizki, and Jeff Papineau, University of Alberta 9) Describing Records, People, Organizations and Functions: The Empowering the User Project’s Flexible Archival Catalogue Clare Paterson, University of Glasgow 10) Business as Usual: Integrating Born-Digital Materials into Regular Workflows Jackie Dean and Meg Tuomala, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 11) Opening the Black File Cabinets: Describing Single Items for Discovery and Access James Gerencser, Dickinson College About the Editor Index

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Book SynopsisConcisely explains what RDA is, its basic features, and the main factors in its development; describes RDA's relationship to the international standards and models that continue to influence its evolution; provides an overview of the latest developments; and illustrates how information is organized in the post 3R Toolkit.

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Book SynopsisThe fourth edition of the late Lois Mai Chan's classic Cataloging and Classification covers the analysis and representation of methods used in describing, organizing, and providing access to resources made available in or through libraries. Since the last edition published in 2007, there have been dramatic changes in cataloging systems from the Library of Congress. The most notable being the shift from AACR2 to Resource Description and Access (RDA) as the new standard developed by the Library of Congress. With the help of the coauthor, Athena Salaba, this text is modified throughout to conform to the new standard. Retaining the overall outline of the previous edition, this text presents the essence of library cataloging and classification in terms of three basic functions: descriptive cataloging, subject access, and classification. Within this framework, all chapters have been rewritten to incorporate the changes that have occurred during the interval between the third and fourth edi

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Book SynopsisAcademic collection practices in recent years have extended to the private libraries of notable individual authors. As a consequence, book historians have become more interested in the study of provenance of the contents of these libraries, while literary scholars have devoted more attention to authorial annotations. At the same time, the Internet has encouraged both scholarly and hobbyist reconstructions of private libraries (see, for example, the Legacy Libraries on Librarything.com). Although there are many bibliographies and reconstructions of the libraries of authors, this is the first general consideration of these libraries and serves as an introduction to best practices for academic libraries in their acquisition, cataloging and issues of access.This collection begins with principal editor Richard Oram's historical overview of writers' libraries and institutional collecting, focusing primarily on English-language authors. The co-editor, Joseph Nicholson, has provided a definitiTrade ReviewThe preface points out that ‘writers’ libraries are held by many, if not most, large literary special collections’ and that ‘special collections librarians may well not have thought a great deal about how these collections are viewed . . . on the other hand, scholars may not have reflected very much about relevant access and cataloguing issues, or about how research in a writer’s private library might complement archival work’. Encouraging both those constituencies to take more interest in books from these angles is a good thing, and as a flag-bearer for that campaign this book can be welcomed. * Library Journal *Collecting, Curating & Researching Writers' Libraries: A Handbook . . . is a must-have for those with an interest in the private libraries of authors. * Fine Books & Collections *The new book Collecting, Curating, and Researching Writers' Libraries: A Handbook, edited by Richard W. Oram and Joseph Nicholson contains well-written and valuable essays on this understudied but worthy subject. Oram and Nicholson both contribute excellent and introductory pieces that provide an historical overview and curatorial considerations (Oram) and information on the process of cataloging writer's private libraries (Nicholson), replete with jargon that for many will be like a foreign language. Both, however, are easy to read and expert, and complement the other pieces contributed by booksellers, academics, librarians, and writers. . . .Golden's scholarship is sound and well-presented. It shows how fascinating working with these books can be, and how illuminating it is to see the annotations and untraditional conversations Sexton had with author's and to consider their influence on her creative writing. . . .Even if you have never worked with a writer's library, this book will resonate and take hold of you. It makes you want to seek out and find where the books that belonged to your favorite (dead) writer are now held. . . .[This] is an indispensable resource guide to writers throughout many centuries . . . Collecting, Curating, and Researching Writers' Libraries: A Handbook, edited by Richard W. Oram and Joseph Nicholson, marks a significant publication on a largely ignored but hugely important aspect to archives and special collections. So often the focus of an archive is on the manuscripts, photographs, and other evidences of life. This may be right, but while we take much from written correspondence, it is sometimes the case that a person's library contains hidden conversations with a published author. There is value in this line of study, as this book makes unequivocally clear. * Sylvia Plath Info Blog *A collection of essays on this topic is a great idea, and its time is due! Authors' libraries are rich sources of information for literary scholars, and archival and curatorial strategies raise their own interesting sets of questions about such libraries and about institutional practices. As the first work of its kind, this will be a collection to look forward to. -- Cristanne Miller, Edward H. Butler Professor of English and Chair of the Department at the University at Buffalo in New YorkTable of ContentsPreface Chapter I: Writers’ Libraries: Historical Overview and Curatorial Considerations Richard W. Oram Chapter II: Cataloging Writers’ Libraries Joseph Nicholson Chapter III: The Bookseller’s Prospective Kevin Mac Donnell Chapter IV: Anne Sexton's Modern Library Amanda Golden Chapter V: A Poet’s Library Times Two: The Library of Ted Hughes at Emory University David Faulds Chapter VI: Writers on Their Libraries Richard W. Oram and Kevin Mac Donnell Chapter VII: Location and Bibliographical Guide to Writers’ Libraries Richard W. Oram and Joseph Nicholson Index About the Contributors

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Book SynopsisWhile there are many cataloging texts, very few are written specifically for library support staff. This is the one and only book purposefully aligned with the new American Library Association â Library Support Staff Certification (LSSC) competency standards for Cataloging and Classification.Trade ReviewWritten with all the library jargon defined and explained, this guide to cataloging contains a wealth of information and practical guidance…. This text would be useful to students in library school or new catalogers in current practice. It would also be helpful to experienced catalogers to bring them up to date or to librarians in settings where they must do their own cataloging from time to time. Recommended. * School Library Connection *Cataloging Library Resources is a particularly well-written textbook, addressing all the major cataloging subtopics in some detail using clear language, and with many useful examples and illustrations…. [A] great deal of excellent information is provided by this textbook, as well as helpful exercises, discussion questions, and activities that a teacher can use to expand on important points being covered. The author’s approach is practical and straightforward, and represents a good deal of experience and knowledge. * Technicalities *The book does a good job of providing a basic introduction to the various aspects of cataloging and classification. Attention and emphasis is given to the fine line between adhering to written standards and making locally-sensible decisions. The author provides many helpful references and links to additional training and reference materials. * Technical Services Quarterly *This is a thorough textbook, structured in a way that will easily provide a great introduction to cataloging. The clear definitions provided and the discussion questions and activities are an added bonus! -- Susan Pinkerton, Ph.D, Professor, New Mexico State University – Doña Ana Community CollegeExplaining cataloging and classification rules and reasoning is a challenge well-met in this book aimed at the novice support staff-level cataloger. The specific cataloging explanations are appropriate for an introductory text, and the history, methodology, and future trends sections are an interesting read for anyone! It is also a good basic review text for any library staff who does not catalog on a regular basis. -- Sandra Smith Rosado, Head of Technical Services, J. Eugene Smith Library, Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CTThe Cataloging Library Resources: An Introduction text is exceptionally useful, accessible, and informative. Each chapters’ contents along with discussion questions and activities can help anyone understand and apply the concepts of cataloging and classification in their library setting.” -- Jodi C. Williams, Associate Professor and Coordinator Information & Library Science Program, University of Maine at AugustaTable of ContentsList of Illustrations List of Tables Preface Acknowledgements PART I FUNDAMENTALS OF THE CATALOGING PROCESS 1 Introduction 2 Catalogs, Collaborations, and Tools 3 Authority Control 4 MARC21 Records 5 Copy Cataloging 6 Metadata PART II CLASSIFICATION OF LIBRARY MATERIALS 7 Dewey Decimal Classification System 8 Library of Congress Classification System 9 Classification: Collections and Subject Headings PART III CATALOGING LIBRARY MATERIALS 10 RDA, FRBR, and FRAD 11 BIBFRAME: Preparing Catalogers for the Future 12 Practice Cataloging Library Resources in RDA and MARC21 Appendix – Answers to Exercises Glossary List of Editorial Advisory Board Members List of Permissions Index

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Book SynopsisWhile there are many cataloging texts, very few are written specifically for library support staff. This is the one and only book purposefully aligned with the new American Library Association â Library Support Staff Certification (LSSC) competency standards for Cataloging and Classification.Trade ReviewWritten with all the library jargon defined and explained, this guide to cataloging contains a wealth of information and practical guidance…. This text would be useful to students in library school or new catalogers in current practice. It would also be helpful to experienced catalogers to bring them up to date or to librarians in settings where they must do their own cataloging from time to time. Recommended. * School Library Connection *Cataloging Library Resources is a particularly well-written textbook, addressing all the major cataloging subtopics in some detail using clear language, and with many useful examples and illustrations…. [A] great deal of excellent information is provided by this textbook, as well as helpful exercises, discussion questions, and activities that a teacher can use to expand on important points being covered. The author’s approach is practical and straightforward, and represents a good deal of experience and knowledge. * Technicalities *The book does a good job of providing a basic introduction to the various aspects of cataloging and classification. Attention and emphasis is given to the fine line between adhering to written standards and making locally-sensible decisions. The author provides many helpful references and links to additional training and reference materials. * Technical Services Quarterly *This is a thorough textbook, structured in a way that will easily provide a great introduction to cataloging. The clear definitions provided and the discussion questions and activities are an added bonus! -- Susan Pinkerton, Ph.D, Professor, New Mexico State University – Doña Ana Community CollegeExplaining cataloging and classification rules and reasoning is a challenge well-met in this book aimed at the novice support staff-level cataloger. The specific cataloging explanations are appropriate for an introductory text, and the history, methodology, and future trends sections are an interesting read for anyone! It is also a good basic review text for any library staff who does not catalog on a regular basis. -- Sandra Smith Rosado, Head of Technical Services, J. Eugene Smith Library, Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CTThe Cataloging Library Resources: An Introduction text is exceptionally useful, accessible, and informative. Each chapters’ contents along with discussion questions and activities can help anyone understand and apply the concepts of cataloging and classification in their library setting.” -- Jodi C. Williams, Associate Professor and Coordinator Information & Library Science Program, University of Maine at AugustaTable of ContentsList of Illustrations List of Tables Preface Acknowledgements PART I FUNDAMENTALS OF THE CATALOGING PROCESS 1 Introduction 2 Catalogs, Collaborations, and Tools 3 Authority Control 4 MARC21 Records 5 Copy Cataloging 6 Metadata PART II CLASSIFICATION OF LIBRARY MATERIALS 7 Dewey Decimal Classification System 8 Library of Congress Classification System 9 Classification: Collections and Subject Headings PART III CATALOGING LIBRARY MATERIALS 10 RDA, FRBR, and FRAD 11 BIBFRAME: Preparing Catalogers for the Future 12 Practice Cataloging Library Resources in RDA and MARC21 Appendix – Answers to Exercises Glossary List of Editorial Advisory Board Members List of Permissions Index

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewBuilding and caring for collections, whether physical or electronic, is a critical aspect of library work. This text introduces support staff to the important concepts in library acquisitions, budgeting, policies, collection management and care, and even marketing resources for maximum patron use. -- Sandra Smith Rosado, Head of Technical Services, J. Eugene Smith Library, Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CTThe complete text for those wanting to know about library collection management, Keeler’s straight-forward writing style and real-world examples allow you to easily grasp collection concepts. -- Amy Leoni, Director of Teaching and Learning, Program Chair Library Paraprofessional Degree, Belmont CollegeThe structure and range of topics included in this book will provide an excellent introduction to collections. In addition, there are clear definitions given with every chapter, and great discussion questions and activities. -- Susan Pinkerton, Ph.D, Professor, New Mexico State University – Doña Ana Community CollegeThis text is unique in that it specifically addresses the competencies required for the LSSC Program of the ALA. It provides an excellent introduction to the principles and practices of collection development for both LTA students as well as library support staff new to this area of specialization. The discussion questions and activities will be particularly helpful for instructors allowing for a more in-depth examination of the topics covered. -- Linda D. Morrow, Association Librarian/ Public Services, Palomar CollegeTable of ContentsList of Figures List of Tables and Textboxes Preface Acknowledgements Editorial Advisory Board PART I COLLECTIONS Chapter 1: Library Collections Today Chapter 2: Collection Development Chapter 3: Selection Chapter 4: Acquisitions Chapter 5: Collection Management Chapter 6: Inventory and Deselection PART II TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGY Chapter 7: Technology Tools and Services Chapter 8: Collection Statistics and Use PART III COLLECTION CARE Chapter 9: Preparing Materials for Circulation Chapter 10: Preservation and Security Chapter 11: Basic Material Repair Glossary Index About the Author

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Book Synopsis". . . An essential, unique, and thoroughly 'user friendly' instructional reference and guide that should be an integral part of every author and every publisher's professional book marketing plan instructional reference collection." - Midwest Book Review Metadata Essentials: Proven Techniques for Book Marketing and Discovery provides clear and easy-to-implement recommendations so you can focus your efforts on the industry's most relevant metadata. Based on direct feedback from retailers and librarians, Metadata Essentials unlocks insights into the value and real-life uses of the metadata you spend so many precious hours editing and curating. Because it does matter. Enhance the metadata that yields proven results Boost title discovery Increase online conversion rates Save time and money

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Book SynopsisA Practical Guide to Library of Congress Classification is a hands-on introduction to LC Classification. The book examines each part of the LCC call number and how it is assembled and guides the reader through each step of finding and constructing LCC class numbers in Classification Web (the primary resource used to access LCC). Chapter coverage is complete: 1. Introduction 2. Library of Congress Classification in a Nutshell 3. Breaking Down the Library of Congress Call Number 4. Dates 5. Cutters 6. LCC in Classification Web 7. Basic LCC Call Number Building 8. Advanced Call Number Building 9. Classifying Fiction in LCC 10. Finding and using LCC Resources Exercises at the end of most chapters give readers immediate practice with what they just learned. Answers to the exercises are provided at the end of the book. By the end of the book readers will be able to build an LCC call number on their own.Trade ReviewFirst-time author Snow has written an immensely helpful title on constructing Library of Congress (LC) call numbers for novice catalogers or anyone seeking a better understanding of the LC classification (LCC) system. This slim volume is packed with essential information and illustrated with numerous examples. Snow first explores the components of LCC, then guides readers through assigning class numbers and constructing Cutter numbers using LC classification schedules and tables. Although Snow provides screenshots from the Classification Web and offers advice on navigating that resource, her instructions are easily adaptable to use with the PDF schedules available on the library's website. The book also contains links to the Classification and Shelflisting Manual for additional material on specific topics and a final chapter of recommended resources for further learning. Most valuable of all, however, is Snow's straight-forward, comprehensible instruction style. Each new concept builds on the principles of previous chapters and reiterates important points. Verdict: Highly recommended for library and information science students and professional catalogers in need of a refresher. * Library Journal *The coverage represented by the book is thorough and the content is outstanding. . . . I would think this book would be of particular interest in small academic libraries with limited technical services staff. It will also be immensely interesting to library school students whose instructors are unable to take the time that Snow takes to describe the intricacies of using Class Web to devise LCC numbers. * Technical Services Quarterly *A simple and clear guide to our beloved LCC--straightforward and easy to understand number-building strategies for both professional librarians and novice LCC-users. Snow provides practical lessons on navigating and using Classification Web, as well as common-sense tips for ‘tweaking’ cutter numbers to fit a library’s unique collection. The end of chapter exercises are especially useful because of the detailed explanations given for many of the answers. -- Shawne D. Miksa, Associate Professor, Department of Library and Information Sciences, University of North TexasA clear, straightforward introduction to the Library of Congress Classification – essential for students and practitioners who want to learn the intricacies of assigning Library of Congress Classification numbers. -- Gretchen Hoffman, Associate Professor, School of Library and Information Studies, Texas Women's UniversityTable of ContentsChapter 1 - Library of Congress Classification in a Nutshell Chapter 2 - Dates Chapter 3 – Cutter Numbers: What Are They? Chapter 4 – Creating a Main Entry Cutter Number Chapter 5 - Cutters and the Shelflist Chapter 6 - LCC in Classification Web Chapter 7 - Browsing LCC in Classification Web Chapter 8 - Searching LCC in Classification Web Chapter 9 - Basic LCC Call Number Building Chapter 10 - Advanced Call Number Building Using Tables (Including the Translation & Biography Tables) Chapter 11 – Advanced Call Number Building Using Embedded Tables Chapter 12 - Classifying Fiction in LCC Chapter 13 – Other Avenues and Resources Appendix – Answers to End of Chapter Exercises Glossary Regions & Countries Table (G300) U.S. States and Canadian Provinces Table (G302)

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Book SynopsisA Practical Guide to Library of Congress Classification is a hands-on introduction to LC Classification. The book examines each part of the LCC call number and how it is assembled and guides the reader through each step of finding and constructing LCC class numbers in Classification Web (the primary resource used to access LCC). Chapter coverage is complete: 1. Introduction 2. Library of Congress Classification in a Nutshell 3. Breaking Down the Library of Congress Call Number 4. Dates 5. Cutters 6. LCC in Classification Web 7. Basic LCC Call Number Building 8. Advanced Call Number Building 9. Classifying Fiction in LCC 10. Finding and using LCC Resources Exercises at the end of most chapters give readers immediate practice with what they just learned. Answers to the exercises are provided at the end of the book. By the end of the book readers will be able to build an LCC call number on their own.Trade ReviewFirst-time author Snow has written an immensely helpful title on constructing Library of Congress (LC) call numbers for novice catalogers or anyone seeking a better understanding of the LC classification (LCC) system. This slim volume is packed with essential information and illustrated with numerous examples. Snow first explores the components of LCC, then guides readers through assigning class numbers and constructing Cutter numbers using LC classification schedules and tables. Although Snow provides screenshots from the Classification Web and offers advice on navigating that resource, her instructions are easily adaptable to use with the PDF schedules available on the library's website. The book also contains links to the Classification and Shelflisting Manual for additional material on specific topics and a final chapter of recommended resources for further learning. Most valuable of all, however, is Snow's straight-forward, comprehensible instruction style. Each new concept builds on the principles of previous chapters and reiterates important points. Verdict: Highly recommended for library and information science students and professional catalogers in need of a refresher. * Library Journal *The coverage represented by the book is thorough and the content is outstanding. . . . I would think this book would be of particular interest in small academic libraries with limited technical services staff. It will also be immensely interesting to library school students whose instructors are unable to take the time that Snow takes to describe the intricacies of using Class Web to devise LCC numbers. * Technical Services Quarterly *A simple and clear guide to our beloved LCC--straightforward and easy to understand number-building strategies for both professional librarians and novice LCC-users. Snow provides practical lessons on navigating and using Classification Web, as well as common-sense tips for ‘tweaking’ cutter numbers to fit a library’s unique collection. The end of chapter exercises are especially useful because of the detailed explanations given for many of the answers. -- Shawne D. Miksa, Associate Professor, Department of Library and Information Sciences, University of North TexasA clear, straightforward introduction to the Library of Congress Classification – essential for students and practitioners who want to learn the intricacies of assigning Library of Congress Classification numbers. -- Gretchen Hoffman, Associate Professor, School of Library and Information Studies, Texas Women's UniversityTable of ContentsChapter 1 - Library of Congress Classification in a Nutshell Chapter 2 - Dates Chapter 3 – Cutter Numbers: What Are They? Chapter 4 – Creating a Main Entry Cutter Number Chapter 5 - Cutters and the Shelflist Chapter 6 - LCC in Classification Web Chapter 7 - Browsing LCC in Classification Web Chapter 8 - Searching LCC in Classification Web Chapter 9 - Basic LCC Call Number Building Chapter 10 - Advanced Call Number Building Using Tables (Including the Translation & Biography Tables) Chapter 11 – Advanced Call Number Building Using Embedded Tables Chapter 12 - Classifying Fiction in LCC Chapter 13 – Other Avenues and Resources Appendix – Answers to End of Chapter Exercises Glossary Regions & Countries Table (G300) U.S. States and Canadian Provinces Table (G302)

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Book SynopsisCataloging for School Librarians, Second Edition presents the theory and practice of cataloging and classification to students and practitioners needing a clear sequential process to help them overcome cataloging anxiety. Each chapter features a review quiz and critical thinking questions. It includes sample full MARC records and a glossary.

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Book SynopsisCataloging for School Librarians, Second Edition presents the theory and practice of cataloging and classification to students and practitioners needing a clear sequential process to help them overcome cataloging anxiety. By following the instructions in this book, the new cataloger will become proficient at creating bibliographic records that meet current national standards, and make library materials accessible to students and faculty. This new edition fully integrates RDA while referencing its antecedent, AACR2. FRBR, Sears, the Dewey Decimal Classification and the implications of Web-Scale Discovery services are covered. It presents numerous examples of how to catalog books, non-print and electronic library materials using the MARC format. To reinforce learning, each chapter concludes with a revised review quiz and critical thinking questions. Cataloging for School Librarians, Second Edition includes sample full MARC records, a glossary and an index.

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Book SynopsisLibraries organize their collections to help library users find what they need. Organizing library collections may seem like a straightforward and streamlined process, but it can be quite complex, and there is a large body of theory and practice that shape and support this work. Learning about the organization of library collections can be challenging. Libraries have a long history of organizing their collections, there are many principles, models, standards, and tools used to organize collections, and theory and practice are changing constantly. Written for beginning library science students, Organizing Library Collections: Theory and Practice introduces the theory and practice of organizing library collections in a clear, straightforward, and understandable way. It explains why and how libraries organize their collections, and how theory and practice work together to help library users. It introduces basic cataloging and metadata theory, describes and evaluates the major cataloging and metadata standards and tools used to organize library collections, and explains, in general, how all libraries organize their collections in practice. Yet, this book not only introduces theory and practice in general, it introduces students to a wide range of topics involved in organizing library collections. This book explores how academic, public, school, and special libraries typically organize their collections and why. It also discusses standardization and explains how cataloging and metadata standards and policies are developed. Ethical issues also are explored and ethical decision-making is addressed. In addition, several discussion questions and class activities reinforce concepts introduced in each chapter. Students should walk away from this book understanding why and how libraries organize their collections.Trade ReviewDr. Hoffman has written a much-needed primer for understanding the basics and importance of cataloging in libraries. Students new to librarianship and practitioners looking to refresh their cataloging knowledge would benefit from reading Dr. Hoffman's straightforward, richly illustrated narrative. The end-of-chapter discussion questions and class activity suggestions make this the perfect text for information organization courses and interactive study for practitioners. -- Karen Snow, associate professor, School of Information Studies, Dominican UniversityAs a teacher of both organization of information and cataloging in a library school program, I can confirm what she acknowledges: that this is a topic that students come to in library school with little or no knowledge of and the overwhelming number of acronyms used in this branch of LIS. So I am happy to see that the book is very straightforward in its language; it assumes no prior knowledge and explains concepts in layman's terms. -- Sarah W. Sutton, Ph.D., associate professor, School of Library & Information Management, Emporia State UniversityTable of ContentsPart I: Theory of Organizing Library Collections 1: Purpose and History of Organizing Library Collections Library Collections How Library Collections are Organized: Theory How Library Collections are Organized: Practice Factors That Influence Organization in Libraries Limits to Organizing Library Collections History of Organizing Library Collections 2: Metadata and Encoding: Fundamental to Organizing Library Collections Metadata Types of Metadata Purpose of Metadata Metadata Standards Metadata Created in Libraries Encoding Standards and Markup Languages Encoding Standards in Libraries: MARC Encoding Standards in Libraries: Digital Collections 3: Describing and Providing Access to Library Collections Descriptive Metadata and its Purpose Descriptive Metadata in Libraries: Descriptive Cataloging Resource Description and Access (RDA) Other Content Standards Metadata Schemas Used in Libraries 4: Providing Subject Access to Library Collections Subject Analysis Controlled Vocabularies Uncontrolled Vocabularies Controlled Vocabularies Used in Libraries Library of Congress Subject Headings Children’s Subject Headings Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms (LCGFT) Sears List of Subject Headings Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) Faceted Application of Subject Terminology (FAST) Other Controlled Vocabularies 5: Classifying Library Collections Classification Library Classification Library Classification: Construction Issues Library Classification: Application Issues Arranging Library Collections Classification Schemes Used in Libraries Dewey Decimal Classification Library of Congress Classification National Library of Medicine Classification Superintendent of Documents Classification Other Library Classification Schemes Alternative Library Classification Part II: Practice of Organizing Library Collections 6: Organizing Library Collections: Standards and Policy Development Standardization The System of Standards Standards and Policy Development at the International Level Standards and Policy Development at the National Level Standards and Policy Development at the State and Regional Level Cataloging Policy Development at the Local Level 7: How Libraries Organize Their Collections Cataloging Practice Monographs, Serials, and Electronic Resources Organizing Books Organizing Serials Organizing Media and Other Formats Government Publications Metadata Practice Issues in Cataloging and Metadata Practice 8: Organizing Collections in Academic, Public, School, and Special Libraries Similarities and Differences Among Libraries Academic Libraries Public Libraries School Libraries Special Libraries 9: Ethical Issues in Organizing Library Collections Neutrality and Power Ethics and Values Statements The Role of the User Less Customization Bias and Marginalization in Subject Standards Ethical Obligations of Catalogers and Metadata Specialists 10: Current Developments in Organizing Library Collections Linked Open Data Linked Data in Libraries Identity Management Electronic Resources Metadata Work Discovery Products

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Book SynopsisA Practical Guide to Dewey Decimal Classification is a hands-on introduction to the world’s most frequently used classification system. The book gives a brief history of the scheme and discusses the theory behind the organization and construction of Dewey class numbers. However, I would like to go further and walk through the process of finding DDC numbers and how to build them using WebDewey, the online resource for accessing DDC. Since DDC is no longer published in print (as of June 2018), it is important that readers understand the basics of using WebDewey. End-of-chapter exercises let readers assess their learning. Chapter coverage is complete:1. Introduction2. Dewey Decimal Classification in a Nutshell3. Basic Principles of Classification (Exercises at the end of the chapter)4. Searching and Browsing in WebDewey (Exercises at the end of the chapter)5. Using Notes and the Manual (Exercises at the end of the chapter)6. Number Building in DDC (Exercises at the end of the chapter)7. Using Tables within the Schedules (Exercises at the end of the chapter)8. Advanced Class Number Building Using Table 1 (Exercises at the end of the chapter)9. Advanced Class Number Building Using Table 2 (Exercises at the end of the chapter)10. Advanced Class Number Building Using Tables 3-6 (Exercises at the end of the chapter)11. Conclusion; DDC ResourcesAppendix: Answers to chapter exercises

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Book SynopsisThe Sears List of Subject Headings, an outstanding name amongst subject headings lists, is used all over the world in small and medium sized libraries. It has constantly been revised and kept up to date, both in its methods and contents, by incorporating new subjects and updated organizational machinery. Being handy, simple, inexpensive and always current, the Sears List is a convenient choice for teaching subject headings work in library schools. User’s Guide to Sears List of Subject Headings, 2nd Edition is a companion book which, although based on the 222nd edition of the Sears List, should also be useful to the libraries using some previous edition. It attempts to explain the theoretical foundations, history and application of the Sears List as well as of the subject headings work ion general. It explicates the various hidden potentials of the system to construct subject headings needed for local situations. The object of this small, practical introduction is to be simple, clear and illustrative. The book assumes no prior knowledge either of the Sears List or of subject headings work in general. It is a manual for beginners to understand the importance of vocabulary control, the process of subject analysis, the structure and organization of the Sears List, and the methods to locate, specify and construct subject headings and provide cross references for the public catalogue. Subject headings in the complex areas of languages, literatures, biographical and geographical works are given a chapter each. Review questions and exercises conclude most chapters. A bibliography and glossary are valuable features of this workTrade ReviewUser’s Guide to Sears List of Subject Headings is a manual to the significantly updated 22nd edition of Sears. This practical handbook for catalogers is packed with examples and step-by-step instructions for applying the procedures and methods of Sears in any classification or content form. New chapters have been added to instruct readers to effectively use the Sears online database platform and to apply current MARC coding in subject fields. Providing clear-cut explanations about the changes found in the 22nd edition, User’s Guide to Sears List of Subject Headings is an important companion tool that supports catalogers with practical procedures and examples in the dynamics of subject access cataloging. -- Marie Keen Shaw, program coordinator, Library Technology Certificate, Three Rivers Community College, Norwich, CTComprehensive in scope and thorough in coverage this expert guide offers historic information, theoretical explanations and practical advice for the understanding and use of the 22nd edition of the Sears List of Subject Headings. Indispensable for any librarian working in a Sears-based environment. -- Marie Kelsey, Ph.D., Library Science, University of Wisconsin, MadisonTable of ContentsDedication Table of Contents Preface Part I: An Introduction to Controlled Vocabulary of the Sears List Chapter One: Controlled Vocabularies Chapter Two: Minnie Earl Sears: A Career Sketch Chapter Three: History and Chronology of the Sears List of Subject Headings Chapter Four: About the 22nd edition of the Sears List Part II: Working with the Sears List Chapter Five: Structure of the Sears List Chapter Six: Subject Analysis Chapter Seven: Principles of the Sears List Chapter Eight: Key Headings Chapter Nine: Headings Omitted in the Sears List Chapter Ten: Subdivisions Chapter Eleven: Cross References Chapter Twelve: Geographical Headings and Subdivisions Chapter Thirteen: Subject Headings for Languages and Linguistics Chapter Fourteen: Subject Headings for Literature and Literary Works Chapter Fifteen: Subject Headings for Biographies and Autobiographies Chapter Sixteen: Working with the Online Sears Chapter Seventeen: Sears List of Subject Headings and MARC Coding Chapter Eighteen: Publications Not Requiring Subject Headings Answers to the Review Questions and Exercises Glossary of Terms Bibliography Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisThe Sears List of Subject Headings, an outstanding name amongst subject headings lists, is used all over the world in small and medium sized libraries. It has constantly been revised and kept up to date, both in its methods and contents, by incorporating new subjects and updated organizational machinery. Being handy, simple, inexpensive and always current, the Sears List is a convenient choice for teaching subject headings work in library schools. User’s Guide to Sears List of Subject Headings, 2nd Edition is a companion book which, although based on the 222nd edition of the Sears List, should also be useful to the libraries using some previous edition. It attempts to explain the theoretical foundations, history and application of the Sears List as well as of the subject headings work ion general. It explicates the various hidden potentials of the system to construct subject headings needed for local situations. The object of this small, practical introduction is to be simple, clear and illustrative. The book assumes no prior knowledge either of the Sears List or of subject headings work in general. It is a manual for beginners to understand the importance of vocabulary control, the process of subject analysis, the structure and organization of the Sears List, and the methods to locate, specify and construct subject headings and provide cross references for the public catalogue. Subject headings in the complex areas of languages, literatures, biographical and geographical works are given a chapter each. Review questions and exercises conclude most chapters. A bibliography and glossary are valuable features of this workTrade ReviewUser’s Guide to Sears List of Subject Headings is a manual to the significantly updated 22nd edition of Sears. This practical handbook for catalogers is packed with examples and step-by-step instructions for applying the procedures and methods of Sears in any classification or content form. New chapters have been added to instruct readers to effectively use the Sears online database platform and to apply current MARC coding in subject fields. Providing clear-cut explanations about the changes found in the 22nd edition, User’s Guide to Sears List of Subject Headings is an important companion tool that supports catalogers with practical procedures and examples in the dynamics of subject access cataloging. -- Marie Keen Shaw, program coordinator, Library Technology Certificate, Three Rivers Community College, Norwich, CTComprehensive in scope and thorough in coverage this expert guide offers historic information, theoretical explanations and practical advice for the understanding and use of the 22nd edition of the Sears List of Subject Headings. Indispensable for any librarian working in a Sears-based environment. -- Marie Kelsey, Ph.D., Library Science, University of Wisconsin, MadisonTable of ContentsDedication Table of Contents Preface Part I: An Introduction to Controlled Vocabulary of the Sears List Chapter One: Controlled Vocabularies Chapter Two: Minnie Earl Sears: A Career Sketch Chapter Three: History and Chronology of the Sears List of Subject Headings Chapter Four: About the 22nd edition of the Sears List Part II: Working with the Sears List Chapter Five: Structure of the Sears List Chapter Six: Subject Analysis Chapter Seven: Principles of the Sears List Chapter Eight: Key Headings Chapter Nine: Headings Omitted in the Sears List Chapter Ten: Subdivisions Chapter Eleven: Cross References Chapter Twelve: Geographical Headings and Subdivisions Chapter Thirteen: Subject Headings for Languages and Linguistics Chapter Fourteen: Subject Headings for Literature and Literary Works Chapter Fifteen: Subject Headings for Biographies and Autobiographies Chapter Sixteen: Working with the Online Sears Chapter Seventeen: Sears List of Subject Headings and MARC Coding Chapter Eighteen: Publications Not Requiring Subject Headings Answers to the Review Questions and Exercises Glossary of Terms Bibliography Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisThis fifth edition of the late Lois Mai Chan's classic Cataloging and Classification covers the analysis and representation of methods used in describing, organizing, and providing access to resources made available in or through libraries. Coauthor Athena Salaba, who coauthored the fourth edition also revised this new edition. The most notable changes since the last edition, published in 2016, include an introduction to the IFLA Library Reference Model (LRM), updated text and examples to reflect the new Resource Description and Access (RDA) guidelines, a discussion on BIBFRAME, cataloging ethics, and other processes within the broader context of cataloging. Retaining the overall outline of the previous edition, this text presents the essence of library cataloging and classification in terms of three basic functions: descriptive cataloging, subject access, and classification. Within this framework, all chapters have been rewritten to incorporate the changes that have occurred during the interval between the third and fourth editions. In each part, the historical development and underlying principles of the retrieval mechanism at issue are treated first, because these are considered essential to an understanding of cataloging and classification. Discussion and examples of provisions in the standards and tools are then presented in order to illustrate the operations covered in each chapter.Divided into six parts—a general overview; record production and structure, encoding formats, and metadata records; RDA; subject access and controlled vocabularies; the organization of library resources; and the broader context of cataloging and classification—each part of the book begins with a list of the standards and tools used in the preparation and processing of that part of the cataloging record covered, followed by suggested background readings selected to help the reader gain an overview of the subject to be presented. This book is the standard text for the teaching and understanding of cataloging and classification. Its accompanying materials make it a true multimedia learning tool.

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Book SynopsisHere’s a resource that uses language non-catalogers can understand and provides hands-on, user-friendly training in LCSH. The book offers a brief history of LCSH, discusses basic principles of subject analysis, explains the key principles of LCSH, and details how to choose and apply LCSH subject headings and subheadings. Table of ContentsAcknowledgementsPrefaceChapter 1 - Library of Congress Subject Headings in a Nutshell Chapter 2 - Basic Principles of Subject AnalysisChapter 3 - Searching and Browsing LCSH in Classification WebChapter 4 - Subdivisions and Free-Floating SubdivisionsChapter 5 - MARC Coding of LCSHChapter 6 - The Subject Headings Manual (SHM)Chapter 7 - Geographic Subject Headings and SubdivisionsChapter 8 - Personal Name Subject Headings and BiographiesChapter 9 - FictionChapter 10 - Conclusion; LCSH ResourcesAppendix A: Answers to End-of-Chapter ExercisesAppendix B: Free-Floating Subdivisions: Form and TopicalAppendix C: Free-Floating Subdivisions: Names of PlacesAppendix D: Free-Floating Subdivisions: Names of PersonsGlossaryIndex

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Book SynopsisHere's a resource that uses language non-catalogers can understand and provides hands-on, user-friendly training in LCSH. The book offers a brief history of LCSH, discusses basic principles of subject analysis, explains the key principles of LCSH, and details how to choose and apply LCSH subject headings and subheadings.Table of ContentsAcknowledgementsPrefaceChapter 1 - Library of Congress Subject Headings in a Nutshell Chapter 2 - Basic Principles of Subject AnalysisChapter 3 - Searching and Browsing LCSH in Classification WebChapter 4 - Subdivisions and Free-Floating SubdivisionsChapter 5 - MARC Coding of LCSHChapter 6 - The Subject Headings Manual (SHM)Chapter 7 - Geographic Subject Headings and SubdivisionsChapter 8 - Personal Name Subject Headings and BiographiesChapter 9 - FictionChapter 10 - Conclusion; LCSH ResourcesAppendix A: Answers to End-of-Chapter ExercisesAppendix B: Free-Floating Subdivisions: Form and TopicalAppendix C: Free-Floating Subdivisions: Names of PlacesAppendix D: Free-Floating Subdivisions: Names of PersonsGlossaryIndex

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Book SynopsisCataloging for School Librarians, Third Edition presents the theory and practice of cataloging and classification to students and practitioners needing a clear sequential process to help them overcome cataloging anxiety. Table of ContentsList of FiguresPreface Part I. Essential Information  1  History of the Library Catalog, Cataloging Standards, and Access to Resources  2 Understanding Cataloging in Publication (CIP) Part II. Descriptive Cataloging 3  Catalog Records and Primary and Added Access Points 4 Creating Authorized Forms of Names 5 Creating MARC 21 Records  6 Cataloging Books 7 Cataloging Nonprint and Electronic Materials 8 Cataloging Serials, Books in Series, and Graphic NovelsPart III. Subject Cataloging and Classification 9 Using Sears List of Subject Headings10 Using Abridged Dewey Decimal Classification11 Building Dewey Numbers in Three Major Areas12 Special Sections in the School LibraryPart IV. Conclusion 13 Obtaining Online Catalog Bibliographic Records Appendix A. RDA Sample Records in MARC from OCLCAppendix B. Key to the QuizzesAppendix C. 300 & 344 Field TagsAppendix D. Formatting “Cheat Sheet” for 336, 337, & 338 Field TagsAppendix E. Helpful WebsitesGlossaryBibliographyIndexAbout the Authors

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Book SynopsisCataloging for School Librarians, Third Edition presents the theory and practice of cataloging and classification to students and practitioners needing a clear sequential process to help them overcome cataloging anxiety.Table of ContentsList of FiguresPreface Part I. Essential Information  1  History of the Library Catalog, Cataloging Standards, and Access to Resources  2 Understanding Cataloging in Publication (CIP) Part II. Descriptive Cataloging 3  Catalog Records and Primary and Added Access Points 4 Creating Authorized Forms of Names 5 Creating MARC 21 Records  6 Cataloging Books 7 Cataloging Nonprint and Electronic Materials 8 Cataloging Serials, Books in Series, and Graphic NovelsPart III. Subject Cataloging and Classification 9 Using Sears List of Subject Headings10 Using Abridged Dewey Decimal Classification11 Building Dewey Numbers in Three Major Areas12 Special Sections in the School LibraryPart IV. Conclusion 13 Obtaining Online Catalog Bibliographic Records Appendix A. RDA Sample Records in MARC from OCLCAppendix B. Key to the QuizzesAppendix C. 300 & 344 Field TagsAppendix D. Formatting “Cheat Sheet” for 336, 337, & 338 Field TagsAppendix E. Helpful WebsitesGlossaryBibliographyIndexAbout the Authors

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Book SynopsisA new edition of this best-selling textbook reintroduces the topic of library cataloging from a fresh, modern perspective. Not many books merit an eleventh edition, but this popular text does. Newly updated, Introduction to Cataloging and Classification provides an introduction to descriptive cataloging based on contemporary standards, explaining the basic tenets to readers without previous experience, as well as to those who merely want a better understanding of the process as it exists today. The text opens with the foundations of cataloging, then moves to specific details and subject matter such as Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records (FRBR), Functional Requirements for Authority Data (FRAD), the International Cataloging Principles (ICP), and RDA. Unlike other texts, the book doesn't presume a close familiarity with the MARC bibliographic or authorities formats; ALA's Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, 2nd Edition, revised (AACR2R); or the International Standard Bibliographic Description (ISBD). Subject access to library materials is covered in sufficient depth to make the reader comfortable with the principles and practices of subject cataloging and classification. In addition, the book introduces MARC, BIBFRAME, and other approaches used to communicate and display bibliographic data. Discussions of formatting, presentation, and administrative issues complete the book; questions useful for review and study appear at the end of each chapter.Trade ReviewAll in all, the authors have done a fine job with this eleventh edition, a job which its original author, Margaret Mann, undoubtedly would admire and find extremely helpful for students and other pre-professionals that need to learn about cataloging—what it is, what it should accomplish, and how it is done. Buyers will get a lot for their money. * Technicalities *I recommend this book to instructors and students, to practicing professionals and paraprofessionals, and to selectors for libraries that support library science curricula. Ideally, this text would be used in conjunction with a wide variety of practical exercises in original cataloging and the creation of authority records. * Technical Services Quarterly *This lucidly written book assumes no prior knowledge on the part of readers, and thus can be equally used by the novice and the expert. * Library Progress International *Table of ContentsContents PART I: INTRODUCTION Chapter 1: Cataloging in Context Chapter 2: Development of Catalogs and Cataloging Codes PART II: DESCRIPTION AND ACCESS Chapter 3: Underlying Principles and Conceptual Models Chapter 4: RDA Basics Chapter 5: Manifestations and Items Chapter 6: Works and Expressions Chapter 7: Persons, Families, Places, and Corporate Bodies Chapter 8: Relationships and the Use of Access Points Chapter 9: RDA Metadata in the MARC Format PART III: AUTHORITY CONTROL Chapter 10: Authority Control PART IV: SUBJECT ACCESS Chapter 11: Subject Access Chapter 12: Verbal Subject Access Chapter 13: Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) Chapter 14: Sears List of Subject Headings (SEARS) Chapter 15: Other Verbal Access Systems Chapter 16: Classification Chapter 17: Decimal Classification Chapter 18: Library of Congress Classification (LCC) Chapter 19: Creation of Complete Call Numbers Chapter 20: Other Classification Systems PART V: FORMATTING AND PRESENTATION Chapter 21: MARC Encoding Chapter 22: Alternative Containers for Metadata Chapter 23: International Standard Bibliographic Description (ISBD) PART VI: ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES Chapter 24: Cataloging Management and Support Appendix A: RDA Outline Appendix B: ICC11 RDA Book Template Glossary of Selected Terms and Abbreviations Selected Bibliography Index

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