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Prerequisites
Book Blitz I or equivalent training and experience
Course description
Once you are comfortable with finding 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 ready to tackle the harder stuff.
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.
Topics covered include
Building on the basics taught in the two Book Blitz classes, this workshop covers the special fields needed for description and access for videos. As in Book Blitz I, we cover the Core Cataloging Skills:
How to describe a video in enough detail for your user's needs
How to assign useful search terms, such as featured cast, production companies, etc. (not subject headings)
How to choose the correct MARC coding for a video record
How to decide whether or not copied records truly match your items
How to create 'different edition' or 'near match' video records
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Course details
Duration: 2 Days
Fee:
$275 Western members
$400 non-members
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