Rethink how you catalogue books with practical, proven guidelines.
This concise guide compares short and full cataloguing and shows how to include only what matters for quick identification and reliable location. In clear, accessible language, it explains what information is essential for different libraries and why the Library of Congress card system can simplify decisions. It offers practical thoughts on what to include, what to omit, and how policy varies by library needs, without promising impossible outcomes.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This meticulously detailed book discusses cataloguing standards, with a particular focus on the cataloguing of books. The author examines the principles of bibliographic description, exploring issues of identity, title, imprint, collation, notes, added entries, and subject headings. Instead of offering rigid rules, the author presents a nuanced understanding of the cataloguing process, highlighting its historical development and the practical considerations that inform cataloguing decisions. The author emphasizes the importance of balancing thoroughness with accessibility, arguing that cataloguing should aim to facilitate both the location and identification of books while providing sufficient information to meet the needs of researchers and scholars. Ultimately, this book serves as a valuable resource for cataloguers and librarians, providing a comprehensive overview of the field and offering insights into the complex art of bibliographic description. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333177836_0
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 28 pages. 9.13x6.14x0.32 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1333177836
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