Learn Descriptive Cataloging - Softcover

Mortimer, Mary

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0810836939 ISBN 13: 9780810836938

Publisher: Scarecrow Pr, 2000

Synopsis

This book provides basic instruction in descriptive cataloging and the MARC bibliographic format in a library or other information agency, whether at a professional or a paraprofessional level. It is equally suitable for use by library students in universities and colleges, and others who are studying classification by themselves, either with a specific goal or as part of their continuing professional development. Since the bibliographic record is the foundation of all the tools used in a library, from catalog to bibliography to online database, it is important for all library staff to be familiar with at least the basics. Truly a "hands-on" guide, Learn Descriptive Cataloging contains useful exercises to practice new skills and quizzes to test understanding. There are answers for self-checking at the back of the book.

About this title

About the Author:

Mary Mortimer is a teacher, librarian, author, and publisher. She is a director of DocMatrix Pty Limited, and was coordinator of the Library Studies program at the Canberra Institute of Technology in Canberra, Australia.

Review:

It is recommended especially to teachers of cataloguing and to cataloguers seeking to refresh their skills in specific aspect of cataloguing. (Library Link News)

The examples are well chosen and illustrative of a good variety of basic points and issues. The material is well organized and well selected....explanations are..concise and clear...The tension between simplicity and thoroughness..is well balanced. (American Reference Books Annual)

Recommended for library and information science educators, students, or library staff needing to become familiar with basic cataloging skills. (Library Journal)

About this edition

• Publisher: Scarecrow Pr
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0810836939
• ISBN 13: 9780810836938
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256