Cataloging and Classification for Library Technicians, Second Edition

by Carter; Ruth C

• ISBN13: 9780789010636
• ISBN10: 0789010631
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2001-05-24
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

Structure your workload with this comprehensive guide to the role and responsibilities of library technicians! More than basic instructions on how to do library classification, this classic work is a how-to handbook covering all aspects of a library technician's job. Cataloging and Classification for Library Technicians, Second Edition, gives step-by-step instructions for all aspects of cataloging and classification of library materials (book and non-book), emphasizing copy cataloging but also discussing original cataloging. Because much has changed in the library field since the first edition of this valuable resource was published in 1995, each chapter has been revised and updated, and an entire new chapter has been added to discuss computer cataloging in the MARC format and cataloging of Internet materials. Cataloging and Classification for Library Technicians, Second Edition, interprets and explains cataloging rules and how they should be applied. Kao describes library organization and personnel patterns to illustrate the relationship between library technicians and other library staff. Library technicians will find many helpful features in Cataloging and Classification for Library Technicians, Second Edition, including: definitions of relevant terminology review questions to focus learning a list of suggested readings routines and responsibilities of library technicians issues and trends in library cataloging and classification detailed tables and figures to enable easier learning many convenient Web addresses for up-to-date information Cataloging and Classification for Library Technicians, Second Edition, is an ideal text to use in programs for library technical assistants and a handy reference for practicing library technicians.

Author Biography

Mary Liu Kao, MLS, MS, PhD, was Director of Library Services and Coordinator of the Library Technology Program at Three Rivers Community Technical College, in Norwich, Connecticut, for more than twenty years. Dr. Kao is now a training consultant at Innovative Interfaces, Inc., in Emeryville, California

Table of Contents

Preface	xi
Preface to the Second Edition	xiii
Introduction	1	(8)
Terminology	1	(2)
The Organization of the Library	3	(1)
The Library Personnel	4	(1)
Cataloging and the Library Technician	5	(2)
Review Questions	7	(2)
Library Catalogs	9	(10)
Terminology	10	(1)
Functions of the Catalogs	11	(1)
Types of Catalogs	11	(4)
Elements of a Bibliographic Record	15	(2)
Review Questions	17	(2)
Tools Used for Cataloging	19	(8)
Terminology	19	(1)
Introduction	20	(1)
Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules, Second Edition, 1998 Revision	21	(1)
Library of Congress Subject Headings	22	(1)
Sears List of Subject Headings	23	(1)
Dewey Decimal Classification and Relative Index	23	(1)
Library of Congress Classification Schedules, A to Z	24	(1)
C. A. Cutter's Three-Figure Author Table	25	(1)
Review Questions	25	(2)
Descriptive Cataloging	27	(34)
Terminology	27	(2)
Introduction	29	(2)
Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules, Second Edition, 1998 Revision	31	(1)
Part I. Description	31	(14)
Part II. Headings, Uniform Titles, and References	45	(14)
Review Questions	59	(2)
Subject Headings	61	(18)
Terminology	64	(1)
Library of Congress Subject Headings	65	(8)
Sears List of Subject Headings	73	(5)
Review Questions	78	(1)
Classification	79	(18)
Terminology	81	(1)
Dewey Decimal Classification System	81	(7)
Book Number for the DDC	88	(3)
Library of Congress Classification System	91	(3)
Book Number for the LCCS	94	(2)
Review Questions	96	(1)
Copy Cataloging	97	(14)
Terminology	98	(1)
Sources for Copy Cataloging	99	(11)
Review Questions	110	(1)
Cataloging on Computers	111	(14)
Terminology	111	(1)
Introduction	112	(1)
The Marc Format	113	(9)
Original and Copy Cataloging on Computers	122	(2)
Review Questions	124	(1)
The Cataloging Department	125	(8)
Terminology	125	(1)
Organization	125	(1)
The Authority File	126	(1)
Cataloging Routines	127	(1)
Processing Routines	128	(1)
Filing	129	(3)
Review Questions	132	(1)
Issues and Trends	133	(6)
Reclassification	133	(1)
Recataloging	134	(1)
Closing the Card Catalog	134	(1)
Retrospective Conversion	134	(1)
Outsourcing	135	(1)
Cooperation	135	(1)
The Dublin Core	136	(1)
Trends	136	(2)
Review Questions	138	(1)
Suggested Readings	139	(2)
Index	141