Cataloging for School Librarians
“Cataloging for School Librarians” by Marie Kelsey is a comprehensive guide published by Bloomsbury Academic on July 18, 2023. This third edition spans 340 pages and is presented in English. The book serves as an instructional resource for school librarians, focusing on how to catalog materials using RDA, ensuring that new catalogers can create bibliographic records that adhere to current national standards and enhance accessibility for students and faculty.
Readers will find a structured approach to cataloging and classification, designed to alleviate cataloging anxiety. The text covers essential topics such as FRBR, Sears, and the Dewey Decimal Classification, providing numerous examples for cataloging various materials, including books, non-print items, and 3D objects using the MARC format. Additionally, the edition includes helpful appendices featuring MARC Record examples, “cheat sheets,” and a compilation of frequently referenced online resources, along with a glossary and index for easy navigation.
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This easy-to-use text teaches school librarians how to catalog materials using RDA. By following the instructions in this book, the new cataloger will become proficient at creating bibliographic records that meet current national standards and make library materials accessible to students and faculty.
Cataloging for School Librarians, Third Edition presents the theory and practice of cataloging and classification to students and practitioners needing a clear sequential process to help them overcome cataloging anxiety. By following the instructions in this book, the new cataloger will become proficient at creating bibliographic records that meet current national standards and make library materials accessible to students and faculty.
This new edition fully integrates RDA. FRBR, Sears, and the Dewey Decimal Classification are covered. It presents numerous examples of how to catalog books, non-print and electronic library materials, and 3D objects using the MARC format.
Appendices include MARC Record examples across formats, “cheat sheets,” and a compilation of a “one-stop shop” list of commonly used website resources mentioned throughout the book. A glossary and an index are also included.
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