Description
Book SynopsisCompletely updated, with a new section on using the computer in the cataloging function, this new edition of a classic will be a welcome tool for the volunteer or paraprofessional in a small library.
Trade ReviewThe study of this book will probably simplify the reader's life in the library...Recommended for special libraries. * Catholic Library World *
Might be used to good effect by very small, general, stand alone libraries that do not have opportunities to join with other libraries in cooperative ventures. * Technicalities *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Introduciton Part 3 Part I: Arrangement of Publications on the Shelf Chapter 4 1 Structure of Publications Chapter 5 2 Files, Shelf Arrangement, and Classification Chapter 6 3 Location Codes or "Call Numbers" Part 7 Part II: Cataloging Chapter 8 4 Description Principle Chapter 9 5 Preparing Catalog Cards: The Main Entry Chapter 10 6 What Goes on the Title Main Entry Chapter 11 7 Preparing Catalog Cards: Added Entries Chapter 12 8 Author and Title Added Entries Chapter 13 9 Categorical Added Entries: Subject and Form Headings Chapter 14 10 Linked Entries or Analytics Chapter 15 11 Shelf List Chapter 16 12 Cross-References Chapter 17 13 Filing Part 18 Part III: Using the Computer Chapter 19 14 Doing Cataloging Cards with the Help of a Computer Chapter 20 15 Doing Away with Cards: The On-line Catalog Chapter 21 16 Downloading MARC Records from a Bibliographic Utility Chapter 22 Appendix A Examples of Catalog Cards Chapter 23 Appendix B Library Supplies and Equipment
