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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.

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Author:   Ruth C Carter ,  Mary L Kao
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 14.80cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 21.00cm
Weight:   0.317kg
ISBN:  

9780789010629

ISBN 10:   0789010623
Pages:   160
Publication Date:   05 June 2001
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of 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

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