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Topics:

Part 1: Descriptive Cataloging & Access

  • Required Basic Sources
  • Recommended Sources
  • MARC Format: Basic Sources
  • MARC Format: Supplementary Materials

    Part 2: Subject Analysis

  • General
  • LC Subject Headings: Basic Sources
  • SEARS Subject Headings: Basic Sources
  • Subject Headings: Supplementary Materials
  • LC Classification: Basic Sources
  • DDC: Basic Sources
  • DDC: Shelflisting
  • Classification: Supplementary Materials
  • Classification: DDC




    Part 1: Descriptive Cataloging & Access



    Required Basic Sources

    Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules. 2d ed. 1988 rev. Chicago: American Library Association, 1988

    The current national, and international, cataloging code, most commonly referred to as: AACR2R
    Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules. 2d ed. 1988 rev. Amendments 1993. Chicago: American Library Association, 1993.

    Supplement to Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules, 2d ed., 1988 rev.
    Library of Congress Rule Interpretations. 2d ed. Washington, DC: Cataloging Distribution Service, Library of Congress, 1989. Loose-leaf for updating.
    An accumulation of LC rule interpretations of AACR2R. Most commonly referred to as: LCRIs. They are also published in the Library of Congress Cataloging Service Bulletin, each issue of which includes a cumulative index to the LCRIs arranged by rule number.


    Recommended Sources

    Cataloging Service Bulletin. Washington, DC: Library of Congress, Collection Services. Updated quarterly, 1989-date.
    Provides current information about LC cataloging and classification practices, notification about new or revised LC cataloging policies, and revised AACR2R rules. Annual index available (see under Olson, Nancy B.)
    Chan, Lois Mai. Cataloging and Classification: an Introduction. 2d ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1994.
    An authoritative introduction to cataloging and classification, using Library of Congress standards and practices.
    Gorman, Michael. The Concise AACR2, 1988 Revision. Chicago: American Library Association, 1989.
    Condensed for the beginning cataloger and for those who do all but specialized, detailed cataloging. It does not replace AACR2R.
    Intner, Sheila S. and Jean Weihs. Standard Cataloging for School and Public Libraries. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited, 1990.

    Explores four kinds of standards (descriptive, subject headings, classification, computer entry protocols.)
    Kao, Mary Liu. Cataloging and Classification for Library Technicians. New York: Haworth Press. 1995.

    A solid introductory text with many examples to understanding AACR2R, LCC, LCSH, Sears, and Dewey.
    Leong, Carol L.H. Serials Cataloging Handbook: An Illustrative Guide to the Use of AACR2 and LC Rule Interpretations. Chicago: American Library Association, 1989.

    Contains 200 examples in 17 topical sections including, title, statement of responsibility, series, access points, etc.
    Maxwell, Margaret F. Handbook for AACR2 1988 Revision: Explaining and Illustrating the Anglo-American Cataloging Rules. Chicago: American Library Association, 1989.

    Provides comprehensive cataloging examples and references to the rule interpretations of the Library of Congress (LCRIs).
    Miller, Rosalind E., and Jane C. Terwillegar. Commonsense Cataloging: A Cataloger's Manual. 4th ed. rev. New York: H.W. Wilson, 1990.

    A general discussion of all aspects of the cataloging process (description, access, classification using DDC, subject access using Sears and LCSH).
    Millsap, Larry, and Terry Ellen Ferl. Descriptive Cataloging for the AACR2R and USMARC: A How-To-Do-It Workbook. How-To-Do-It Manuals for Libraries, No. 15. New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers, 1991.

    Olson, Nancy B. Index to the Cataloging Service Bulletin of the Library of Congress. Lake Crystal, MN: Soldier Creek Press. Published annually.

    Detailed index to be used in conjunction with LC's Cataloging Service Bulletin.
    Olson, Nancy B. Cataloging of Audiovisual Materials: A Manual Based on AACR2. 3d ed. DeKalb, IL: Minnesota Scholarly Press, 1992.

    Provides many examples for cataloging CD-ROMS, laserdisks, microcomputer software, video games, films, videos, kits, etc.
    Prytherch, Raymond John. Harrod's Librarians' Glossary of Terms used in Librarianship, Documentation and the Book Crafts, and Reference Book. 7th ed. Brookfield, VT: Gower, c1990.

    Explains and defines terms and concepts, and identifies techniques and organizations.
    Salinger, Florence A. Notes for Catalogers: a Sourcebook for use with AACR2. Boston, MA: G.K. Hall, 1988.

    Helps catalogers to decide when and how to use particular notes in the bibliographic record, and provides suggestions for their phrasing and punctuation.
    Saye, Jerry D. Notes in the Catalog Record: Based on AACR2 and LC Rule Interpretations. Chicago: American Library Association, 1989.

    Provides many examples for formulating notes for descriptive cataloging.

    Schultz, Lois Massengale. A Beginner's Guide to Copy Cataloging on OCLC PRISM. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited, 1995.

    The first section focuses on very basic concepts of copy cataloging. The second section provides examples of title pages and their versos; the corresponding unedited OCLC records that have been modified by the author; procedures for editing these records (e.g. correcting errors, adding deleting fields, etc.); and the edited final versions of these records. The third section includes additional exercises.
    Studwell, William E., and David V. Loertscher. Cataloging Books: A Workbook of Examples. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited, 1989. Includes 2 diskettes for either IBM or Macintosh users.

    Provides practice problems for cataloging students covering all aspects of cataloging including description, classification, main and added entry, and subject analysis.
    Taylor, Arlene G., with the assistance of Rosanna M. O'Neil. Cataloging with Copy: a Decision-Maker's Handbook. 2d ed. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited, 1988.

    Wynar, Bohdan S. Introduction to Cataloging and Classification. 8th ed. By Arlene G. Taylor Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited, 1992.

    The classic textbook used to teach library school students the principles of cataloging.


    MARC Format: Basic Sources

    USMARC Concise Format. Prepared by Network Development and MARC Standards Office. Washington, DC, 1991. Loose-leaf for updating.

    Bibliographic Formats and Standards. 2d ed. Dublin, OH: OCLC. Loose-leaf for updating.
    Integrated manual of fixed and variable MARC fields for all bibliographic formats for libraries using the OCLC cataloging utility.


    MARC Format: Supplementary Material

    Byrne, Deborah J. MARC Manual: Understanding and using MARC Records. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited, 1990.

    Detailed and technical description of the development, structure, coding, storage media and uses of MARC records. Includes bibliographic, authority and holdings format.
    Olson, Nancy B. A Cataloger's Guide to MARC Coding and Tagging for Audio-Visual Materials. Dekalb, IL: Minnesota Scholarly Press, 1993.

    Provides examples of bibliographic records with appropriate MARC codes and tags. Includes actual MARC records for a wide variety of audio-visual materials.
    Piepenburg, Scott. Easy MARC: a Simplified Guide to Creating Records for Library Automation Systems: Pre-Format Integration. Castle Rock, CO: Hi Research and Publishing, 1994.

    Weitz, Jay. Music Coding and Tagging: MARC Content Designation for Scores and Sound Recordings. Lake Crystal, MN: Soldier Creek Press, 1990.

    Shows and explains content designation for the major cataloging utilities, OCLC, RLIN, and WLN.




    Part 2: Subject Analysis

    General

    Markey, Karen. Subject Searching in Library Catalogs: Before and After the Introduction of Online Catalogs. OCLC Library. Information, and Computer Science Series. Dublin, OH. OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc., 1984.
    A good discussion of issues concerning the searching of subject headings in traditional vs. online library catalogs.

    LC Subject Headings: Basic Sources

    Library of Congress Subject Headings. 4 vols. Washington, DC: Library of Congress, Cataloging Policy and Support Office, Collections Services. Updated annually.
    The authoritative thesaurus of LC subject headings, most often referred to as: LCSH.
    Free-Floating Subdivisions: An Alphabetical Index. Washington, DC: Library of Congress. Subject Cataloging Division, Cataloging Distribution Service. Updated annually.
    An alphabetical listing of "free-floating" subdivisions, providing reference numbers to LC's Subject Cataloging Manual: Subject Headings. (See entry below.)
    LC Period Subdivisions Under Names of Places. 5th ed. Washington DC: Library of Congress, Office for Subject Cataloging Policy, Cataloging Distribution Service, 1995.

    Subject Headings for Children: A List of Subject Headings Used by the Library of Congress with Dewey Numbers Added. Edited by Lois Winkel. Albany, NY: Forest Press, 1993.


    SEARS Subject Headings: Basic Sources

    Sears List of Subject Headings. 15th ed. Edited by Martha T. Mooney. New York: H.W. Wilson, 1994.

    Subject Headings: Supplementary Materials

    Chan, Lois Mai. Library of Congress Subject Headings: Principles and Application. 3d ed. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited, 1995.
    An authoritative tool in understanding and using LCSH.
    Chan, Lois Mai. Library of Congress Subject Headings: Principles of Structure and Policies for Application. Washington, DC: Library of Congress, Cataloging Distribution Service, 1990.

    Ferl, Terry Ellen and Larry Millsap. Subject Cataloging: A How-To-Do-It Workbook. New York: Neal-Schuman, 1991.
    Provides 22 examples with corresponding explanations. Covers the assigning of LC subject headings, LC and Dewey class numbers, and MARC tagging.
    Fountain, Joanna F. Headings for Children's Materials: an LCSH Sears Companion. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited, 1993.
    Helpful when switching from Sears to LCSH. Provides a thesaurus of LC, AC (Annotated Card Program) and Sears terms.
    Intner, Sheila S. Standard Cataloging for School and Public Libraries. 2d ed Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited, 1990
    Explores four kinds of standards (descriptive, subject headings, classification, computer entry protocols)
    Miller, Rosalind E., and Jane C. Terwillegar. Commonsense Cataloging: A Cataloger's Manual. 4th ed. Rev. New York: H.W. Wilson, 1990.
    A general discussion of all aspects of cataloging, including subject access using Sears and LC.
    Olderr, Steven. Olderr's Fiction Subject Headings: A Supplement and Guide to the LC Thesaurus. Chicago: American Library Association, 1991.
    A thesaurus developed with the purpose of supplementing and explaining the LCSH and providing subject headings which may be used with works of fiction.
    Studwell, William E., and David V. Loertscher. Cataloging Books: A Workbook of Examples. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited, 1989. Includes 2 diskettes for either IBM or Macintosh users.
    Provides practice problems for cataloging students covering all aspects of cataloging, including subject analysis.
    Studwell, William E. Library of Congress Subject Headings: Philosophy, Practice, and Prospects. Binghamton, NY: Haworth Press, 1990.

    A general discussion of the philosophy and application of LC subject headings.
    Subject Cataloging Manual: Subject Headings.. 4th ed. Washington, DC: Library of Congress, Cataloging Distribution Service, 1991. Loose-leaf for updating.
    Reflects current LC policies of applying LCSH.

    LC Classification: Basic Sources

    LC Classification Outline. Washington, DC: Library of Congress, Subject Cataloging Division Updated periodically.

    Library of Congress Classification Schedules. (A-Z). Washington, DC: Library of Congress. Customer Services Section.
    Also available on microfiche, and most recently as a CD-ROM product. Update service available via Gale Pub. Co.

    DDC: Basic Sources

    Dewey Decimal Classification and Relative Index. 21 st ed. 4 vols. Albany, NY: Forest Press. 1996.

    Abridged Dewey Decimal Classification and Relative Index: Devised by Melvil Dewey. 12th ed. Edited by John P. Comaromi [et al.] Albany, NY: Forest Press, 1990.

    Bauer, Mary Celia. Dewey Decimal Classification: 200 Schedules Expanded for Use. Rev. and expanded ed. Haverford, PA: Catholic Library Association, 1988.

    Summaries DDC20: Dewey Decimal Classification, Edition 20. Albany, NY: Forest Press, 1989 [Reprinted from DDC 20]

    DDC: Shelflisting

    Cutter, Charles A. Cutter-Sanborn Three-Figure Author Table. Swanson-Swift Revision. Chicopee, MA: Distributed by H. R. Huntting Co., 1969. Available from Libraries Unlimited.

    Classification: Supplementary Materials

    Classification: General

    Classification of Library Materials: Current and Future Potential for Providing Access. Edited by Betty G. Bengtson. New York: Neal-Schuman, 1990.
    Stresses the importance of classification, its potential role in online catalogs to enhance information retrieval, and the problems of dealing with changes in classification schemes are the recurrent themes addressed by the contributors.
    Marcella, Rita, and Robert Newton. A New Manual of Classification. Brookfield, VT: Gower, 1994.
    A general discussion of the theory and application of major classification systems.
    Classification: LCC

    Chan, Lois Mai. Cataloging and Classification: An Introduction. 2d ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1994.

    Chan, Lois Mai. Immroth's Guide to the Library of Congress Classification. 4th ed. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited, 1990.

    LC Classification Additions and Changes. Washington, DC: Library of Congress, Office for Subject Cataloging Policy. Updated quarterly.

    Saye, Jerry D. Manheimer's Cataloging and Classification: A Workbook. 3d ed. New York: Marcel Dekker, 1991.
    Self-instructional exercises for students of the cataloging and classification process.
    Subject Cataloging Manual: Classification. 1st ed. Washington, DC: Library of Congress, Cataloging Distribution Service, 1992.
    Provides guidelines for the construction of the classification portion of the LC call number.
    Subject Cataloging Manual: Shelflisting. 2d ed. Washington, DC: Library of Congress, Cataloging Distribution Service, 1995.
    Prepared for catalogers at LC, this manual outlines LC's practice concerning the format and shelflisting of call numbers.
    USMARC Format for Classification Data. Washington, DC: Library of Congress, Network Development and MARC Standards Office, Cataloging Distribution Service, 1991. Loose-leaf for updating.

    Wynar, Bohdan S. Introduction to Cataloging and Classification. 8th ed. By Arlene G. Taylor. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited, 1991.
    A general textbook for library school students, teaching the principles of cataloging, including subject analysis (LCSH, Sears, LCC, and Dewey).


    Classification: DDC

    Bloomberg, Marty, and Hans Weber. An Introduction to Classification and Number Building in Dewey. Littleton, CO: Libraries Unlimited, 1976.
    Although dated, provides an excellent overview of the principles and application of DDC and its classes.
    Chan, Lois Mai, John P. Comaromi, and Mohinderp Satija. Dewey Decimal Classification: A Practical Guide. 2d ed., rev. for DDC21. Albany, NY: Forest Press, 1996.
    A detailed, authoritative textbook on the use of DDC 21.
    Davis, Sydney W. DDC 20 Workbook: A Practical Introduction to the Dewey Decimal Classification. Revised North American ed. Albany, NY. Forest Press, 1992.
    Includes practical exercises.
    Davis, Sydney W. Classification Workbook for Small Libraries Using Abridged Dewey Decimal Classification (Edition 12). Albany, NY: Forest Press, 1993.
    An excellent workbook with exercises.
    Haynes, Kathleen J.M. Cataloging and Classification for the Small Library. 2d ed. Rev. and enl. Santa Fe: New Mexico State Library, 1993.
    A workbook "designed to be a self-paced learning experience."
    Markey, Karen. "Searching and Browsing the Dewey Decimal Classification in an Online Catalog," Cataloging & Classification Quarterly, Vol. 7 (Spring 1987), pp. 37-68.

    Miller, Rosalind E., and Jane C. Terwillegar. Commonsense Cataloging: A Cataloger's Manual. 4th ed. Rev. New York: H.W. Wilson, 1990.
    A general discussion of all aspects of cataloging, including DDC classification.
    Osborn, Jeanne. Dewey Decimal Classification, 20th Edition: A Study Manual. Revised and edited by John Phillip Comaromi. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited, 1991.
    A detailed study book with exercises in the use of the DDC classes, juxtaposed with the corresponding LC classification.



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