Beginning Cataloging

• Main Authors: Weihs, Jean (Author), Intner, Sheila S. (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Santa Barbara, California Libraries Unlimited, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC 2017; ©2017
• Edition: Second edition
• Subjects: Cataloging; Classification > Books
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• Physical Description: vi, 148 pages illustrations 26 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and indexes
• ISBN: 9781440838446

Now thoroughly updated to include recent changes with RDA, this easy-to-use primer provides an introduction to standardized cataloging that will benefit library technicians as well as students in library technician and teacher librarian programs. This easy-to-use primer provides a complete introduction to current standard cataloging practice. The simple language, helpful examples, and clear descriptions of processes and techniques make it a valuable tool for any beginning cataloger or worker in a technical services department. Updated with key information about RDA principles and practices and following the same pragmatic approach as the first edition, the book empowers students with an understanding of the core principles and language of cataloging. Readers will learn how to apply standard descriptive cataloging rules to assign subject headings and classification numbers and to create electronic records.