Catalog It! : A Guide to Cataloging School Library Materials

by Kaplan, Allison G.

• ISBN13: 9781586830144
• ISBN10: 1586830147
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-03-01
• Publisher: Abc-Clio Inc

Summary

Designed to help undergraduates, graduates and practicing professionals, this book will help you get your materials classified, cataloged and on the shelf in no time and with no headache!
-- Excellent as a training manual for library paraprofessionals and volunteers
-- Up-to-date, covering the fundamentals as well as the latest systems and formats

Table of Contents

Preface	v
Instructor's Preface	ix
Acknowledgments	xi
About the Authors	xiii
A Brief History of Cataloging	1	(12)
Introduction	1	(1)
Functions of the Library	2	(1)
The Ancient Past	2	(1)
Modern Times: The Physical Catalog	3	(2)
Modern Times: Cataloging Theory (United States)	5	(4)
Shared Catalog Records	9	(1)
The Future	10	(1)
Implications for School Library Media Specialists	11	(1)
References	11	(2)
Copy Cataloging and Cataloger's Tools	13	(8)
Introduction	13	(1)
Databases	13	(4)
The Granddaddy of Them All	14	(1)
MARC Records	15	(1)
Last Resorts	16	(1)
Programs	17	(1)
Cataloger's Tools	18	(1)
Conclusion	19	(2)
Intellectual Access	21	(36)
Subject Headings	21	(27)
Introduction	21	(1)
Sears or Library of Congress Headings	21	(1)
Cost	22	(1)
Language	23	(1)
Authority Control	23	(5)
Subject Headings vs. Keyword Access	28	(4)
Principles and Application of Subject Access	32	(1)
The Printed Sources	33	(5)
The MARC Format	38	(1)
6XX Tags	38	(1)
600 Tag --- Personal Names	39	(3)
650 Tag --- Topical Headings	42	(2)
651 Tag --- Geographic Headings	44	(2)
610 Tag --- Corporate Headings	46	(1)
Other 6XX Tags	47	(1)
Conclusion	48	(1)
Classification	48	(8)
Introduction	48	(1)
Structure	49	(2)
Application	51	(2)
It's LC or Nothing?	53	(2)
Conclusion	55	(1)
References	56	(1)
Physical Description --- Theory	57	(10)
Introduction	57	(1)
Anglo-American Cataloging Rules	57	(2)
Main Entry	59	(1)
Chief Source of Information	59	(1)
Areas of Description	60	(5)
Title and Statement of Responsibility	61	(1)
Edition Statement	61	(1)
Material Specific Details	62	(1)
Imprint	62	(1)
Physical Description	63	(1)
Series Statements	63	(1)
Notes	64	(1)
Standard Numbers	65	(1)
Conclusion	65	(2)
Physical Description --- Application	67	(62)
Introduction	67	(61)
Title and Statement of Responsibility	69	(18)
Edition Statement	87	(2)
Material Specific Details	89	(2)
Publication and Distribution	91	(6)
Physical Description	97	(6)
Series Statements	103	(2)
Notes	105	(14)
Standard Numbers	119	(9)
Conclusion	128	(1)
Processing the Item	129	(6)
Introduction	129	(1)
Bar Codes and Labels	129	(2)
Stamps and Pockets	131	(1)
Packaging	132	(1)
Shelving Items	132	(1)
Conclusion	133	(2)
Automated Cataloging and Automated Systems	135	(8)
Introduction	135	(1)
Advantages of Automating	136	(1)
Planning and Evaluating School Library Automation Systems	137	(2)
Migration	139	(1)
List of Selected Automation Systems	140	(1)
Conclusion	140	(3)
The Future of Cataloging	143	(4)
Introduction	143	(1)
Effects of the Internet	143	(2)
Metadata	145	(1)
Data Sharing	146	(1)
Conclusion	146	(1)
Appendix I: MARC records of the examples discussed in the text	147	(20)
Appendix II: Hint Sheet (MARC Format)	167	(2)
Appendix III: Answers to exercises	169	(10)
Glossary	179	(6)
Index	185