Full Description
Gain the skills necessary to catalog monographic sheet maps and map sets!With an easily understood how-to format, this ready reference manual will introduce you to the basics of cataloging sheet maps on OCLC, using MARC 21 and ISBD standards and AACR2R. It will guide you through each area of the bibliographic record, focusing most specifically on the title and statement of responsibility, mathematical data, physical description, main entry, and notes areas.Approaching the subject from the perspective that maps are not that much more difficult to catalog than monographs, this book will familiarize you with the few fields unique to map cataloging as well as the fields that are common to monographs but simply used in a different way.This essential volume:
describes the cataloging process as it relates to all parts of the record, including subject analysis, coding of fixed fields and OXX fields, and creating G-class call numbers
provides an up-to-date list of map cataloging tools
presents special chapters on cataloging historical sheet maps and special formats such as wall maps, map series or sets, and reproductions
includes illustrations of bibliographic records, field-level examples, tables of information, and diagrams of maps to be used to highlight key concepts
Ideal for the new or inexperienced maps cataloger, this volume will help you become comfortable and confident while working with sheet maps. It also puts you in touch with current reference sources and tools, both online and off.
Contents
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Section I: In the Beginning
Chapter 1. Background
What Is a Map?
Why Bother to Catalog Sheet Maps?
Chapter 2. Introduction to Map Cataloging
A Good Way to Begin
The Concept of "Main Map"
Chapter 3. Necessary Tools of the Trade
Basic Cataloging Tools
Essential Tools
Helpful Tools
Chapter 4. Sources of Information
Chief Source of Information
Prescribed Sources of Information
Section II: Coded Fields
Chapter 5. Cartographic-Specific Fixed Fields
Chapter 6. General Fixed Fields
Chapter 7. Coded Variable Fields
Mandatory Coded Fields for Cartographic Materials
Coded Variable Fields That Are Required When Applicable
Optional Coded Fields for Cartographic Materials
Section III: Description of the Map
Chapter 8. Main Entry and Statement of Responsibility
Main Entry Under Personal Author
Main Entry Under Corporate Body
Main Entry Under Title
"Emanating from" and Its Relationship to the Statement of Responsibility
Copyright Holders As Responsible Parties
Terms That Indicate Responsibility for a Map
"Prominence" and Its Relation to Statement of Responsibility
Summary
Chapter 9. Providing a Title for the Record
When Only One Title Exists
Choosing a Title When There Is More Than One
Providing for Additional Titles and/or Different Ways to Read the Chosen Title
The "Scattered Title" Phenomenon and How to Handle It
When to Use a Collective Title As Primary Title
What to Do with an Untitled Map
Other Title Circumstances
Providing a "Source of Title" Note
Chapter 10. Edition
Editions to Individual Sheets in a Map Series
Uncertainty Regarding an Edition Statement
Chapter 11. Mathematical Data Area
Scale Information
Projection Information
Statement of Coordinates
Chapter 12. Publication Information
