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Course description
Good cataloging doesn't just happen. It takes special skills to make MARC records that will work well in each and every MARC-based library automation system out there.
This workshop will introduce you to the core skills of good cataloging and MARC. Once you learn these skills and how to find your way around the basic cataloging tools--the Anglo American Cataloguing Rules (AACR2R), Library of Congress Rule Interpretations (LCRI) and the MARC coding standards (MARC21)--you will be able to apply them to catalog all of the various types of materials that you collect in your library, quickly and efficiently.
Whether you are copy cataloging or making original records, this workshop will teach you the essential cataloging rules and MARC standards that you need to know. In no time, you'll see a radical improvement in your records.
Required text
Fritz, Deborah A. Cataloging with AACR2 & MARC 21: For Books, Electronic Resources, Sound Recordings, Videorecordings, and Serials. 2nd ed., 2006 cumulation. ISBN 0838909353; ISBN-13: 9780838909355. The 2006 Cumulation brings the second edition up-to-date with the inclusion of the 2004, 2005, and 2006 updates. Price: $68.00; ALA Member Price: $61.20. Order directly from the American Library Association: Phone 1-866-746-7252, or order from the ALA Online Store.
If you already have the original 2004 2nd ed. (ISBN 0838908845; ISBN-13 9780838908846) free updates are available from The MARC of Quality web site: http://www.marcofquality.com/bk/bkindex.html. It is suggested that you print out these updates and file them prior to the class in the required sequential updating method for looseleaf texts.
Credits and Grants for Washington Library Staff
This workshop is a Washington State clock hour offering for school personnel. Continuing education grants may be available through Washington State Library. Grant application deadline is 30 days prior to the workshop. See the Washington State Library Web site for details.
Credits for Montana Library Staff
This course has been approved for Montana Library Certification Program credit.
Topics covered include
At this workshop, you will learn how to find your way around AACR2R, LCRI and MARC21. You will also learn these Core Cataloging Skills::
- How to describe a book in enough detail for your user's needs
- How to assign useful search terms, such as authors, illustrators, etc. (not subject headings)
- How to choose the correct MARC coding for a book record
- How to decide whether or not copied records truly match your items
- How to upgrade CIP records to provide missing data or edit changes
- How to create 'different edition' or 'near match' records
- What 'bad' cataloging looks like, and how to correct it.
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Course details
Duration: 4 Days
Fee:
$450 Western members
$675 non-members
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