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Cataloguing Essentials Part II
“Cataloguing Essentials Part II” continues onward from Part 1 of the course, which laid the foundation of the cataloguing process. Cataloguing Essentials Part 2 introduces more in depth knowledge in cataloguing. In this course, you’ll learn to assign Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) and Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) numbers to books. Through engaging instructional content and video snippets featuring practicing librarians, you’ll learn about the steps involved in assigning LCSH and DDC numbers to library materials. You’ll also have a chance to practice the same steps yourself through exercises designed to give you a taste of cataloguing. This course will benefit new cataloguers or anyone who is interested in cataloguing as a career option.
Learning Objective
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Assign Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) to books
- Assign Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) numbers to books
Module 1: Assigning Subject Headings
- Describe subject headings
- Define controlled vocabularies
- Read and interpret an LCSH entry
- Assign subject headings
Module 2: Assigning Class Numbers
- Describe the need for classification
- Navigate the hierarchical notation of the DDC
- Infer call numbers assigned to library materials
- Assign DDC numbers
Module 3: Exercises
- Exercise in assigning subject headings
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Exercise in assigning DDC numbers
NLBA supports The Library Association of Singapore (LAS) Professional Development Scheme (PDS). This Seminar is an acceptable PDS activity and participants can earn PDS points.