| Introduction
to Descriptive Cataloging |
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| Description: |
Learn basic descriptive cataloging principles according to AACR2
Revised. This course covers rules for description as well as choice
of main and added entries. The emphasis is on books, but some non-print
examples are provided. Rules for constructing headings are covered
only briefly. |
| You will learn about: |
- Title and statement of responsibility
- Edition statement
- Publication area
- Physical description
- Series entries
- Notes
- Choice of main and added entries
|
| Time: |
Five hours |
| Location: |
This full day "Customized Training" session can be brought to your library at any time. |
| Who should attend: |
Staff beginning to work in cataloging with little
or no knowledge of AACR2 Revised descriptive cataloging rules. Course
is appropriate whether you work on OCLC, in MARC format, or in a
manual environment. |
| Related Courses: |
Integrating Resources: The Updating
Loose-leaf
Introduction to the Library
of Congress Classification System
Library
of Congress Subject Headings |
| Cost: |
$995.00 per customized training event, plus expenses |
| To schedule: |
To schedule courses at your library and to discuss costs, audience
numbers, and physical requirements, please contact
Susan Abell (1.800.635.4638 x1944 or abell@nelinet.net). |
