Cataloging and Classification for Library Technicians - Couverture rigide

Carter, Ruth C; Kao, Mary L

 
9781560243441: Cataloging and Classification for Library Technicians
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 1560243449 ISBN 13 : 9781560243441
Editeur : Haworth Press Inc, 1995

Synopsis

Here is the first book on the subject written for library technicians. Cataloging and Classification for Library Technicians describes all aspects of cataloging and classification of library materials (book and non-book), emphasizing copy cataloging but also discussing original cataloging. Most books are written for professional catalogers or MLS level students and contain more cataloging details than library technicians need while not supplying information on library technicians’roles in the modern information world. Cataloging and Classification for Library Technicians contains the right amount of information presented in an easy-to-understand manner to help library technicians do their jobs effectively.Cataloging and Classification for Library Technicians interprets and explains cataloging rules and how they should be applied. Kao describes library organization and personnel patterns to illustrate the relationship between library technicians and other library staff. She examines duties commonly performed by library technicians in chapters on:

  • library catalogs
  • tools used for cataloging library materials
  • descriptive cataloging
  • subject headings
  • classification systems
  • copy cataloging
  • the cataloging department
  • issues and trendsEach chapter contains definitions of relevant terminology and review questions to focus learning. A list of suggested readings is also included for individuals who want or need to know more about a particular aspect of cataloging or classification. The book is an ideal text to use in programs for library technical assistants and a handy reference for practicing library technicians.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Here is the first book on the subject written for library technicians. Cataloging and Classification for Library Technicians describes all aspects of cataloging and classification of library materials (book and non-book), emphasizing copy cataloging but also discussing original cataloging. Most books are written for professional catalogers or MLS level students and contain more cataloging details than library technicians need while not supplying information on library technicians’roles in the modern information world. Cataloging and Classification for Library Technicians contains the right amount of information presented in an easy-to-understand manner to help library technicians do their jobs effectively.

Cataloging and Classification for Library Technicians interprets and explains cataloging rules and how they should be applied. Kao describes library organization and personnel patterns to illustrate the relationship between library technicians and other library staff. She examines duties commonly performed by library technicians in chapters on:

  •  library catalogs
  • tools used for cataloging library materials
  • descriptive cataloging
  •  subject headings
  •  classification systems
  •  copy cataloging
  •  the cataloging department
  • issues and trends

    Each chapter contains definitions of relevant terminology and review questions to focus learning. A list of suggested readings is also included for individuals who want or need to know more about a particular aspect of cataloging or classification. The book is an ideal text to use in programs for library technical assistants and a handy reference for practicing library technicians.

Les informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.

Éditeur
Haworth Press Inc
Date d'édition
1995
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1560243449
ISBN 13 
9781560243441
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
137
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
non disponible

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