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Original Cataloging

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Prerequisites 

None

Course description

This full-day workshop will provide an overview of basic descriptive cataloging according to Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, 2d edition, 2002 revision, 2004 update.

Why take this course?

Would you like to learn more about cataloging? Would you like to learn how Anglo-American Cataloging Rules are applied to descriptive cataloging?

What you will learn

In this class, you will learn how to construct bibliographic records with primary focus on transcription of bibliographic information and choice of access points.

Topics covered include

  • Definition of cataloging and its function in libraries
  • Cataloging principles according to AACR2r
  • Elements of bibliographic description
  • How to transcribe bibliographic information (what goes where)
  • Choosing access points

Follow up courses

Course details

Course: O 402

Duration: 1 Day

Fee:

Members:   150.00
Non-Members:   215.00

Instructor: