Cataloguing and Classification
An introduction to AACR2, RDA, DDC, LCC, LCSH and MARC 21 Standards

Introduces concepts and practices in cataloguing and classification as well as common library standards

Fotis Lazarinis (Author)

9780081001615

Paperback / softback, published 12 December 2014

242 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 1.6 cm, 0.37 kg

"...a very good guide for catalogers who are just embarking on their cataloging career." --Technicalities

Cataloguing and Classification introduces concepts and practices in cataloguing and classification, and common library standards. The book introduces and analyzes the principles and structures of library catalogues, including the application of AACR2, RDA, DDC, LCC, LCSH and MARC 21 standards, and conceptual models such as ISBD, FRBR and FRAD. The text also introduces DC, MODS, METS, EAD and VRA Core metadata schemes for annotating digital resources.

1. Introduction to cataloguing classification 2. Descriptive cataloguing codes and the anatomy of AACR2 3. AACR2 general rules and rules for books 4. AACR2 access points and headings 5. FRBR and FRAD: the conceptual models underlying RDA 6. RDA: the new standard for descriptive cataloguing 7. Classification 8. Dewey Decimal Classification 9. Library of Congress Classification 10. Subject access: LCSH, Children’s Subject Headings and Sears List of Subject Headings 11. MARC 21: digital formats for cataloguing and classification data 12. Metadata

Subject Areas: Bibliographic & subject control [GLK], Library, archive & information management [GLC], Library & information sciences [GL]