Description
Trade ReviewThis new edition can serve as an in-house guide for staff who have not done formal coursework in cataloging or those in need of a reference to current cataloging practice. * Library Journal *
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Beginning Cataloging to the neophyte catalogers Weihs and Intner cite in the introduction: students in library technician programs and cataloging courses, and library staff who lack formal training but require a basic cataloging skill set. I also believe more seasoned catalogers will enjoy revisiting the basics. * Technicalities *
Table of Contents1—INTRODUCTION Standardized Cataloging Functions of the Catalog Further Learning A Word about Figures and Exercises Notes
2—CATALOGING-IN-PUBLICATION Using CIP to Build a Bibliographic Record Looking at a CIP Record in Detail International Standard Bibliographic Description (ISBD) International Standard Book Number (ISBN)
3—COMPUTER CODING MARC Bibliographic Format Summary
4—DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGING RDA: Resource Description & Access The Core Elements Noncore Elements Summary Exercises
5—ACCESS POINTS Choosing the First Access Point Choosing More Access Points Establishing Proper Forms for Access Points Form of Personal Names Form of Corporate Body Names Forms of Geographic Names Forms of Titles Cross-References Exercises
6—SUBJECT HEADINGS Sears and LCSH: A Comparison CIP Records and Subject Headings Choosing Subject Headings Subject Cross-References Subject Headings for Literary Works Children and Young Adults Cataloging Program (CYAC) The Canadian Connection Cataloging Tools Mentioned in Exercises
7—CLASSIFICATION DDC and LCC: A Comparison The Dewey Decimal Classification The Library of Congress Classification The Canadian Connection Cataloging Tools Mentioned in Exercises
8—COPY CATALOGING AND POLICY ISSUES Introduction Policy Issues Overview of the Operation Summary
Appendix: Answers to Exercises Glossary Index
