PrintCataloguing Essentials Part I
“Cataloguing Essentials Part I” introduces you to cataloguing. You’ll learn how to create catalogue records and apply standards and rules, such as AACR2, LCSH, DDC and MARC. This course includes videos of practicing cataloguers who share about their work experiences. It also offers a list of useful resources and links to help you learn more about cataloguing. This course will benefit new cataloguers or those considering cataloguing as a career choice.
Learning Objective
By the end of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Describe what cataloguing rules and standards are
- Apply the concepts to complete cataloguing exercises
- Gain perspectives from practicing cataloguers on cataloguing work
- Assess one's suitability for cataloguing work
- Use resources and links to deepen knowledge
Course Outline
Module 1: Cataloguing 101
- What is a library catalogue
- How the catalogue fulfills basic expectations of a library patron
- Access to cataloguing rules and standards for various formats
- How computers have transformed cataloguing practices
Module 2: Cataloguer’s Toolkit
- How the Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules (AACR) are used
- How the Library of Congress Rule Interpretations (LCRI) are used
- How the Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) are used
- How the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system is used
- How the Machine-Readable Cataloging (MARC) standards are used
Module 3: Creating a Catalogue
- Describe the basic fields and subfields of a MARC record
- How copy cataloguing works
- Apply the concepts to complete cataloguing exercises
Module 4: Becoming a Cataloguer
- Practicing cataloguers share their views on cataloguing work
- Assess one's suitability for cataloguing work
- Use resources and links to acquire deeper understanding of cataloguing
NLBA supports The Library Association of Singapore (LAS) Professional Development Scheme (PDS) and the PDS points apply.