Covering tools, terminology, and the FRBR-based RDA approach to description, this book explains the current principles of organization of information and basic cataloging practices for non-catalogers, enabling readers to understand elements of the cataloging process and interact with records in a basic manner. • Provides an easy-to-follow, basic understanding of organization of library information and cataloging practice that explains how records are created and offers assistance in applying RDA • Offers valuable insight for non-catalogers (and even non-librarians) into the practices and tools used in organization of information and cataloging by documenting the work that catalogers are now doing • Explains the approaches to organizing different formats of materials in libraries and accounts for the effects of RDA on current cataloging practices
Covering tools, terminology, and the FRBR-based RDA approach to description, this book explains the current principles of organization of information and basic cataloging practices for non-catalogers, enabling readers to understand elements ...
The fourth edition of the late Lois Mai Chan's classic Cataloging and Classification covers the analysis and representation of methods used in describing, organizing, and providing access to resources made available in or through libraries. Completely updated to incorporate the changes that have occurred during the interval between the third and fourth editions, this book is the standard text for the teaching and understanding of cataloging and classification.
This essential reference teaches library staff how to handle the most common and confusing problems in serials cataloging by providing clear examples, practice exercises, and helpful advice based on experience. * Sources include industry-leading cataloging journals * Important cataloging information accompanies each example, such as images of the journal's cover and title page, and machine-readable cataloging (MARC) record * Margins contain applicable cataloging rules for each example
Through these examples it is hoped that catalogers—whether new to serials or
just needing a refresher—will not only grasp the important concepts and rules
relating to serials cataloging but will also learn how to apply these rules when ...
