Full Description
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.
Contents
Contents
Preface
Preface to the Second Edition
Chapter 1. Introduction
Terminology
The Organization of the Library
The Library Personnel
Cataloging and the Library Technician
Review Questions
Chapter 2. Library Catalogs
Terminology
Functions of the Catalogs
Types of Catalogs
Elements of a Bibliographic Record
Review Questions
Chapter 3. Tools Used for Cataloging
Terminology
Introduction
Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules, Second Edition, 1998 Revision
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Sears List of Subject Headings
Dewey Decimal Classification and Relative Index
Library of Congress Classification Schedules, A-Z
C. A. Cutter's Three Figure Author Table
Review Questions
Chapter 4. Descriptive Cataloging
Terminology
Introduction
Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules, Second, 1998 Revision
Part I. Description
Part II. Headings, Uniform Titles, and References
Review Questions
Chapter 5. Subject Headings
Terminology
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Sears List of Subject Headings
Review Questions
Chapter 6. Classification
Terminology
Dewey Decimal Classification System
Book Number for the DDC
Library of Congress Classification System
Book Number for LCCS
Review Questions
Chapter 7. Copy Cataloging
Terminology
Sources for Copy Cataloging
Review Questions
Chapter 8. Cataloging on Computers
Terminology
Introduction
The MARC Format
Original and Copy Cataloging on Computers
Review Questions
Chapter 9. The Cataloging Department
Terminology
Organization
The Authority File
Cataloging Routines
Processing Routines
Filing
Review Questions
Chapter 10. Issues and Trends
Reclassification
Recataloging
Closing the Card Catalog
Retrospective Conversion
Outsourcing
Cooperation
The Dublin Core
Trends
Review Questions
Suggested Readings
Index
Reference Notes Included
