Catalog It!

by Kaplan, Allison G.

• ISBN13: 9781586831974
• ISBN10: 1586831976
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-05-01
• Publisher: LINWORTH PUBLISHING, INCORPORATED

Summary

Explains the theory and application of subject headings following Sears and the Library of Congress, and illustrates the basics of standardized cataloging in eight areas of description using MARC format.

Table of Contents

Preface to the Second Edition	v
Instructor's Preface to the Second Edition	vii
Acknowledgments	ix
About the Authors	x
Part I: Theory & Tools
A Brief History of Cataloging	1	(14)
Introduction	1	(1)
Functions of the Library	2	(1)
The Ancient Past	2	(1)
Modern Times	3	(1)
Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules	4	(2)
Digital Information, FRBR, & AACR3	6	(1)
Changing AACR	7	(1)
Bibliographic Record	8	(2)
Sharing Bibliographic Records	10	(1)
But It Isn't Just about Books	11	(1)
OPAC -- The Result of All of This Trouble	12	(1)
Implications for School Library Media Specialists	13	(1)
References	14	(1)
Copy Cataloging and Cataloger's Resources	15	(8)
Introduction	15	(1)
Copy Cataloging	16	(1)
Databases	16	(1)
The Granddaddy of Them All	17	(1)
Other Free Databases	18	(2)
Programs	20	(1)
Online Tools	21	(1)
Conclusion	22	(1)
Cataloging Theory and the MARC Record	23	(18)
Introduction	23	(1)
Material Types	23	(2)
Chief Source of Information	25	(1)
Areas of Description	26	(2)
The MARC Record	28	(9)
Leader	30	(1)
Directory	31	(1)
Variable Fields	31	(6)
Conclusion	37	(2)
Part II: Application
Introduction to Part II -- Application	39	(2)
Intellectual Access -- Subject Headings	41	(32)
Introduction	41	(1)
Subject Headings vs. Keyword Access	41	(4)
Sears List of Subject Headings and Library of Congress Subject Headings	45	(1)
A Little Historical Background	45	(1)
The Comparison	46	(3)
The Electronic LCSH	49	(3)
Basic Structure of Sears and LCSH	52	(1)
Headings and Subdivisions	52	(3)
The MARC Format: 6XX Tags	55	(14)
600 Tag: Personal Name Heading	57	(3)
650 Tag: Topical Heading	60	(1)
651 Tag: Geographic Heading	61	(3)
610 Tag: Corporate Name Heading	64	(1)
611 Tag: Meeting Name Heading	65	(1)
655 Tag: Genre Heading	66	(1)
658 Tag: Curriculum Objectives	67	(2)
690 Tag: Local Headings	69	(1)
How Do I Know How Many Subject Headings to Add?	69	(1)
Conclusion	70	(1)
References	71	(2)
Intellectual Access -- Classification	73	(18)
Introduction	73	(1)
Organization of Information	74	(1)
Dewey Decimal Classification Structure	74	(3)
Application	77	(5)
Building a Number	78	(4)
On Famous People, Folklore, Fiction, and Other Classification Conundrums	82	(4)
Biographies	82	(1)
Folklore	83	(1)
Fiction	83	(1)
Story Collections	84	(1)
Graphic Novels	85	(1)
Equipment	85	(1)
It's OK to Change a Number	86	(1)
Application of DDC14 in the MARC Format	87	(1)
Conclusion	88	(1)
References	89	(2)
Physical Access	91	(68)
Introduction	91	(1)
Variable Control Fields -- Tags 001-007	92	(2)
Fixed-Length Data Elements -- Tag 008	94	(2)
Number and Coded Fields -- Tags 01X-04X	96	(6)
Classification and Call Number Fields -- Tag 05X-08X	102	(1)
Area 1 Continued: Title and Statement of Responsibility -- Tags 245 & 246	103	(11)
Area 1: Main Entry Tags (1XX) & Added Entry Tags (7XX)	114	(9)
Area 2: Edition -- Tag 250	123	(2)
Area 3: Material Specific Details -- Tag 255	125	(1)
Area 4: Publication, Distribution, Etc. -- Tag 260	126	(5)
Area 5: Physical Description -- Tag 300	131	(6)
Area 6: Series Statement -- Tags 4XX	137	(2)
Area 7: Notes -- Tags 5XX	139	(13)
Tag 740	151	(1)
Additional Cataloging Considerations	152	(4)
Equipment	152	(2)
Periodicals	154	(1)
Creating New Records	155	(1)
Conclusion	156	(3)
The Future of Cataloging	159	(8)
Introduction	159	(1)
Effects of the Internet and Metadata	159	(2)
Metadata	161	(1)
Cataloging Hints	161	(5)
Conclusion	166	(1)
References	166	(1)
Processing the Information Package	167	(6)
Introduction	167	(1)
Labels	167	(2)
Packaging	169	(1)
Placement on the Shelf	170	(1)
Conclusion	171	(2)
Appendix I: Hint Sheet	173	(4)
Appendix II: MARC Template	177	(1)
Appendix III: Automated Systems	178	(4)
Appendix IV: Answers to the Exercises	182	(18)
Chapter 4 Intellectual Access-Subject Headings	182	(5)
Personal Name Heading Exercises	182	(1)
Topical Heading Exercises	183	(2)
Geographic Heading Exercises	185	(1)
Corporate Name Heading Exercises	186	(1)
Chapter 5 Intellectual Access -- Classification Exercises
First Summary Tables Exercises	187	(1)
Numbers into MARC Format	187	(1)
Create Full Numbers	187	(1)
Chapter 6 Physical Access Exercises
041 Tag (Language) Exercises	188	(1)
245 Tag Exercises	189	(2)
246 Tag Exercises	191	(2)
100 and 700 Tag Exercises	193	(1)
110 and 710 Practice	193	(1)
Area 1 Summary Exercises	194	(2)
260 Tag Exercises	196	(1)
300 Tag Exercises	197	(1)
440 Tag Exercises	197	(1)
5XX Tags Exercises	198	(2)
Glossary	200	(6)
Index	206