Catalog It!,9781586831974

Catalog It!

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Edition: 2nd
ISBN13: 9781586831974
ISBN10: 1586831976
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2006-05-01
Publisher(s): LINWORTH PUBLISHING, INCORPORATED
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Summary

Explains the theory and application of subject headings following Sears and the Library of Congress, and illustrates the basics of standardized cataloging in eight areas of description using MARC format.

Table of Contents

Preface to the Second Edition v
Instructor's Preface to the Second Edition vii
Acknowledgments ix
About the Authors x
Part I: Theory & Tools
A Brief History of Cataloging
1(14)
Introduction
1(1)
Functions of the Library
2(1)
The Ancient Past
2(1)
Modern Times
3(1)
Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules
4(2)
Digital Information, FRBR, & AACR3
6(1)
Changing AACR
7(1)
Bibliographic Record
8(2)
Sharing Bibliographic Records
10(1)
But It Isn't Just about Books
11(1)
OPAC -- The Result of All of This Trouble
12(1)
Implications for School Library Media Specialists
13(1)
References
14(1)
Copy Cataloging and Cataloger's Resources
15(8)
Introduction
15(1)
Copy Cataloging
16(1)
Databases
16(1)
The Granddaddy of Them All
17(1)
Other Free Databases
18(2)
Programs
20(1)
Online Tools
21(1)
Conclusion
22(1)
Cataloging Theory and the MARC Record
23(18)
Introduction
23(1)
Material Types
23(2)
Chief Source of Information
25(1)
Areas of Description
26(2)
The MARC Record
28(9)
Leader
30(1)
Directory
31(1)
Variable Fields
31(6)
Conclusion
37(2)
Part II: Application
Introduction to Part II -- Application
39(2)
Intellectual Access -- Subject Headings
41(32)
Introduction
41(1)
Subject Headings vs. Keyword Access
41(4)
Sears List of Subject Headings and Library of Congress Subject Headings
45(1)
A Little Historical Background
45(1)
The Comparison
46(3)
The Electronic LCSH
49(3)
Basic Structure of Sears and LCSH
52(1)
Headings and Subdivisions
52(3)
The MARC Format: 6XX Tags
55(14)
600 Tag: Personal Name Heading
57(3)
650 Tag: Topical Heading
60(1)
651 Tag: Geographic Heading
61(3)
610 Tag: Corporate Name Heading
64(1)
611 Tag: Meeting Name Heading
65(1)
655 Tag: Genre Heading
66(1)
658 Tag: Curriculum Objectives
67(2)
690 Tag: Local Headings
69(1)
How Do I Know How Many Subject Headings to Add?
69(1)
Conclusion
70(1)
References
71(2)
Intellectual Access -- Classification
73(18)
Introduction
73(1)
Organization of Information
74(1)
Dewey Decimal Classification Structure
74(3)
Application
77(5)
Building a Number
78(4)
On Famous People, Folklore, Fiction, and Other Classification Conundrums
82(4)
Biographies
82(1)
Folklore
83(1)
Fiction
83(1)
Story Collections
84(1)
Graphic Novels
85(1)
Equipment
85(1)
It's OK to Change a Number
86(1)
Application of DDC14 in the MARC Format
87(1)
Conclusion
88(1)
References
89(2)
Physical Access
91(68)
Introduction
91(1)
Variable Control Fields -- Tags 001-007
92(2)
Fixed-Length Data Elements -- Tag 008
94(2)
Number and Coded Fields -- Tags 01X-04X
96(6)
Classification and Call Number Fields -- Tag 05X-08X
102(1)
Area 1 Continued: Title and Statement of Responsibility -- Tags 245 & 246
103(11)
Area 1: Main Entry Tags (1XX) & Added Entry Tags (7XX)
114(9)
Area 2: Edition -- Tag 250
123(2)
Area 3: Material Specific Details -- Tag 255
125(1)
Area 4: Publication, Distribution, Etc. -- Tag 260
126(5)
Area 5: Physical Description -- Tag 300
131(6)
Area 6: Series Statement -- Tags 4XX
137(2)
Area 7: Notes -- Tags 5XX
139(13)
Tag 740
151(1)
Additional Cataloging Considerations
152(4)
Equipment
152(2)
Periodicals
154(1)
Creating New Records
155(1)
Conclusion
156(3)
The Future of Cataloging
159(8)
Introduction
159(1)
Effects of the Internet and Metadata
159(2)
Metadata
161(1)
Cataloging Hints
161(5)
Conclusion
166(1)
References
166(1)
Processing the Information Package
167(6)
Introduction
167(1)
Labels
167(2)
Packaging
169(1)
Placement on the Shelf
170(1)
Conclusion
171(2)
Appendix I: Hint Sheet
173(4)
Appendix II: MARC Template
177(1)
Appendix III: Automated Systems
178(4)
Appendix IV: Answers to the Exercises
182(18)
Chapter 4 Intellectual Access-Subject Headings
182(5)
Personal Name Heading Exercises
182(1)
Topical Heading Exercises
183(2)
Geographic Heading Exercises
185(1)
Corporate Name Heading Exercises
186(1)
Chapter 5 Intellectual Access -- Classification Exercises
First Summary Tables Exercises
187(1)
Numbers into MARC Format
187(1)
Create Full Numbers
187(1)
Chapter 6 Physical Access Exercises
041 Tag (Language) Exercises
188(1)
245 Tag Exercises
189(2)
246 Tag Exercises
191(2)
100 and 700 Tag Exercises
193(1)
110 and 710 Practice
193(1)
Area 1 Summary Exercises
194(2)
260 Tag Exercises
196(1)
300 Tag Exercises
197(1)
440 Tag Exercises
197(1)
5XX Tags Exercises
198(2)
Glossary 200(6)
Index 206

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