Description
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 Figures
Preface
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 Novels
Part III. Subject Cataloging and Classification
9 Using Sears List of Subject Headings
10 Using Abridged Dewey Decimal Classification
11 Building Dewey Numbers in Three Major Areas
12 Special Sections in the School Library
Part IV. Conclusion
13 Obtaining Online Catalog Bibliographic Records
Appendix A. RDA Sample Records in MARC from OCLC
Appendix B. Key to the Quizzes
Appendix C. 300 & 344 Field Tags
Appendix D. Formatting “Cheat Sheet” for 336, 337, & 338 Field Tags
Appendix E. Helpful Websites
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
About the Authors
