Overview

Cataloging managers will find this book a valuable road map for navigating the metadata needs of the 21st-century library. Demand for instant access, 24/7. Outsourcing issues. Constantly evolving standards. How can catalogers create a flexible, Web 2.0-compliant, flexible, multi-metalingual cataloging department? A daunting challenge, definitely; but with the right guidance, any cataloger can get up to speed and handle these common and confusing problems. Each chapter of Practical Strategies for Cataloging Departments is authored or coauthored by a leader in cataloging, metadata practice, or education in these specialties. This book offers practical advice—based on direct experience—for facing the challenges of organizing information today. Topics include training, collaborating across the library, coping with changes in standards, making strategic selections of vendor cataloging products, developing cooperative organizations, and more. The specific techniques that will help catalogers meet the needs of 21st century patrons are emphasized.

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Author:   Rebecca L. Lubas
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Libraries Unlimited Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.737kg
ISBN:  

9781598844924

ISBN 10:   159884492
Pages:   136
Publication Date:   22 February 2011
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

"Acknowledgments Introduction: Managing the Challenge of the Twenty-First-Century Cataloging Department Rebecca L. Lubas Chapter 1Evolving Standards: Making the Jump to RDA in Historical Context Robert L. Bothmann The Fossil Record (or Historical Review) Principles Implementation of AACR2 AACR2 Transition to RDA Making the Leap Conclusion Note Bibliography Chapter 2Impact of Changes in Library of Congress Cataloging Policy on Working Catalogers Bonnie Parks Series Authority Records Current LC Practice Current PCC Practice New MARC Series Coding Current Practice (http://www.loc.gov/catdir/pcc/Field440.pdf) Practical Solutions CONSER Standard Record Highlights and General Principles (from CSR Documentation July 22, 2009) Documentation and Training Practical Solutions BIBCO Standard Record Highlights and General Principles Documentation and Training Practical Solutions Provider-Neutral Record for E-Monographs Highlights and General Principles Documentation and Training Practical Solutions Bibliography Chapter 3Managing a Multiplicity of Standards: Hybrid Approaches to Traditional and Digital Cataloging Kevin Clair and Robert Freeborn Traditional Cataloging Strategies Digital Library Metadata: A Short History New Approaches New Roles New Work Flows New Technologies Prospective Solutions Bibliography Chapter 4Training Workshops: How One Trainer Works Jay Weitz Chapter 5The Janus Effect: On-the-Job Training of Twenty-First-Century Catalogers Deborah Lee The ""What"": What Should Be Included in the Training? The ""How"": The Order and Organization of Training The ""How"": Training Delivery Methods, Assessment, and Documentation The ""Where"" and the ""When"": The Practicalities of Training The ""Why"": Reasons to Catalog and the Rationale Behind Cataloging Rules Conclusion Notes References Chapter 6Managing Vendor Cataloging to Maximize Access Rebecca L. Lubas Getting Started But What about Those Crisis Situations? What Is Available? Investigate Pilot Projects and Scaling Up Assess and Reassess What Not to Outsource So, What Do You Do with All This Spare Time? Is It Worth It? Conclusion References Chapter 7Collaborating with Other Library Departments Sever Bordeianu and Rebecca L. Lubas Collaborating Behind the Scenes Acquisitions Information Technology/Systems Departments Collection Development Colleagues on the Front Lines Reference User-Created Tags Circulation, Interlibrary Loan, and Document Delivery Instruction Breaking Boundaries Administration Digital Libraries Building the Skill Set References Chapter 8MARC: A New Life through Reusing and Remixing Glen Wiley Survey of MARC Reused Outside the ILS Large-Scale Digitization Materials Electronic Resources and Digital Portals The Semantic Web and Linked Data Specialized Digital Library Projects Project Management for Repurposing MARC Consulting Design Mapping Production Access and Management Conclusion References Chapter 9Moving Ahead with Metadata: Adding Value through Grant-Funded Projects Amy S. Jackson Metadata Fundamentals Descriptive Metadata What Else Do I Need to Know about Metadata to Help My Grant Application? How to Create Metadata for Your Project Conclusion References Conclusion: Creating Collaborative Cataloging Communities in the Twenty-First Century Rebecca L. Lubas Index About the Editor and Contributors"

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<p> Recommended for cataloging department managers and cataloging educators, both in library school and on the job. - <p>Library Journal

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Rebecca L. Lubas is director of Cataloging & Discovery Services at the University of New Mexico Libraries, Albuquerque, NM, where she coordinates a group of catalogers working in many formats.

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