Standard cataloging for school and public libraries

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Z693 .I56 2015
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Summary

A proven resource for librarians and students, this updated classic opens the door to understanding current library cataloging processes, shows you how to use them to create standard catalog records, and provides guidance in managing the cataloging workflow.

Library cataloging and classification tools are constantly improving, making this concise guide a necessity for any librarian or library student seeking improved understanding of the practical process of cataloging today. With the release of RDA, a new code for description, and a new edition of Dewey Classification, it's time for every library to add this fifth edition of a classic reference to your resources. Two Margaret Mann Citation winners update you on the five basic steps in standardized library cataloging: describing and adding access points for resources; assigning subject headings using Sears List or Library of Congress subject headings; classifying them using the Dewey Decimal or Library of Congress classification systems; and digitizing the resulting records.

The book opens with a brief look at the environment in which cataloging now functions, especially in response to advances in digital access. It clarifies terminology, explores new and changed applications, and enhances understanding of basic principles for those responsible for creating cataloging data. To get you ready for tomorrow, the edition closes with a brief look at trends likely to affect cataloging in the foreseeable future.

Contents

  • Acknowledgments p. ix
  • 1 Introduction to Library Cataloging p. 1
  • Background, History, Functions: The Back Story p. 1
  • A Brief Look at Catalog Displays p. 1
  • Basic Principles: Cutter's Objects p. 3
  • International Standard Bibliographic Description p. 4
  • Infrastructure of Resource Description and Access p. 6
  • Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Data p. 7
  • Functional Requirements for Authority Data p. 9
  • Functional Requirements for Subject Authority Data p. 9
  • Internationalizing Catalogs and Cataloging p. 10
  • Benefits of Maintaining Good Catalogs p. 10
  • A Word about the Figures and Examples p. 11
  • Additional Reading p. 11
  • Notes p. 11
  • 2 The Cataloging Environment p. 13
  • Decisions p. 13
  • Cataloging-in-Publicatton p. 20
  • Dealing with Ever-Present Change p. 25
  • Summary p. 28
  • Notes p. 28
  • 3 Preparing Bibliographic Descriptions p. 31
  • The Core Elements p. 34
  • Noncore Elements p. 44
  • Summary p. 49
  • Additional Reading p. 49
  • Notes p. 50
  • 4 Name and Title Access Points p. 51
  • Types of Names p. 51
  • Creating Access Points p. 52
  • How Are Access Points Chosen? p. 53
  • Constructing Name Headings p. 57
  • Types of Title Headings p. 66
  • Creating Title Headings p. 66
  • Summary p. 67
  • Additional Reading p. 68
  • Notes p. 68
  • 5 Subject Analysis p. 71
  • Subject-Related Standards p. 72
  • Determining Subject Content p. 76
  • Conclusion p. 77
  • Additional Reading p. 77
  • Notes p. 77
  • 6 Subject Heading Authorities p. 79
  • Principles of Subject Cataloging p. 81
  • A Word about Alphabetic Order p. 84
  • Evaluating Subject Catalogs p. 85
  • Special Subject Considerations p. 88
  • Why Use a Subject Authority? p. 89
  • Conclusion p. 90
  • Additional Reading p. 91
  • Notes p. 91
  • 7 Library of Congress Subject Headings p. 93
  • Background and History of LCSH p. 93
  • Principles of LCSH p. 94
  • Types of Headings p. 97
  • Entries and Cross References in LCSH p. 97
  • Subdivisions and Subdivision Practice p. 100
  • Canadian Subject Headings p. 103
  • Children's Subject Headings p. 103
  • FAST Headings p. 104
  • Problems with LCSH p. 104
  • Why Use LCSH? p. 105
  • Conclusion p. 105
  • Additional Reading p. 106
  • Notes p. 106
  • 8 Sears List of Subject Headings p. 109
  • Background and History of Sears p. 109
  • Principles of Sears p. 110
  • Types of Headings p. 113
  • Entries and Cross References in Sears p. 114
  • Subdivisions and Subdivision Practice p. 115
  • Canadian Subject Headings p. 116
  • Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Sears p. 116
  • Conclusion p. 116
  • Additional Reading p. 118
  • Notes p. 118
  • 9 Classification and Call Numbers p. 119
  • Call Numbers p. 119
  • A Closer Look at Shelf Marks p. 120
  • Classification Systems p. 122
  • Classification in North American Libraries p. 123
  • Similarities of DDC and LCC p. 124
  • Differences between DDC and LCC p. 125
  • Policy Issues p. 125
  • Conclusion p. 127
  • Notes p. 127
  • 10 Dewey Decimal Classification p. 129
  • Background and History p. 129
  • Principles p. 130
  • Editions and Format of DDC p. 32
  • Copying DDC Classification p. 134
  • The Schedules p. 136
  • Options p. 139
  • The Tables p. 139
  • The Relative Index p. 141
  • Advantages of DDC p. 141
  • Disadvantages of DDC p. 142
  • Conclusion p. 143
  • Additional Reading p. 144
  • Notes p. 145
  • 11 Library of Congress Classification p. 147
  • Background and History p. 147
  • Principles p. 148
  • Editions and Format of LCC p. 152
  • Copying LCC Classification p. 153
  • The Schedules p. 154
  • The Tables and Cuttering p. 156
  • Canadian Accommodations p. 160
  • Advantages of LCC p. 160
  • Disadvantages of LCC p. 163
  • Conclusion p. 163
  • Additional Reading p. 164
  • Notes p. 164
  • 12 Computer Encoding p. 165
  • MARC Format p. 165
  • Other Markup Languages p. 173
  • Summary p. 180
  • Additional Reading p. 180
  • Notes p. 180
  • 13 Managing the Catalog Department p. 183
  • Policies and Procedures p. 184
  • Management Tasks p. 184
  • Current Management Issues p. 189
  • Summary p. 189
  • Additional Reading p. 190
  • Note p. 190
  • Chapter Exercise Answers p. 191
  • Appendix p. 195
  • Appendix Answers p. 233
  • Glossary p. 221
  • Indexes p. 231
  • Topical Index to the Text p. 231
  • Index to Names p. 235
  • Index to Figures and Examples p. 236

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