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AACR and MARC for Videorecordings

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Prerequisites 

Recommended: Book Blitz I (F 100) or equivalent knowledge of cataloging rules before coming to the workshop.

Course description

Building on the basics taught in the two Book Blitz classes, this two-day course covers the special fields needed for description and access for videos (including video DVDs). It covers Core Cataloging skills.

Perfect for

Intended for intermediate and experienced catalogers needing training in this area.

Why take this course?

At the conclusion of this course, you should be able to find and edit records that accurately reflect your videos or create different edition or completely new records for them.

Topics covered include

Required Text: CATALOGING WITH AACR2R AND MARC21, 2nd ed., by Deborah A. Fritz.  Chicago: American Library Association, 2004.  ISBN: 0838908845.  Attendees must purchase book and bring it to the program.

  • 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

Course details

Course: C 900

Duration: 2 Days

Fee:

Members:   301.00
Non-Members:   430.00

Instructor: