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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 College
Explaining 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, CT
The 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 Augusta
Table 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
