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Cataloguing

Category for cataloging resources, including both descriptive cataloging and classification, or research relating to cataloging. Cataloging is the process by which librarians assign subject headings and other information that makes it easier for patrons to find an item in the library catalog.

Sites in Cataloguing

Internet Resources to Inform and Support Cataloguing Functions
"This page brings together a sample of Internet accessible resources useful in the cataloguing process. Some of the links provide access to databases, while others contain local or research documentation, or links to additional collections. The objective is to provide an overview of Internet materials that the working cataloguer can use in the course of cataloguing an item." Provided by the Faculty of Information Studies at U. of Toronto.
Internet Library for Librarians - Cataloging
Comprehensive cataloging and catalog management resources on the Internet. Includes resources in the following areas: General Resources, Authority Maintenance, Descriptive Cataloging, Library Online Public Access Catalogs, MARC Formats, Departmental Policy and Procedures, Organizing Internet Resources -- Non-Cataloging Approach, Organizing Internet Resources -- Traditional Cataloging Approach, Rare Materials Cataloging, Subject Cataloging and Classification, E-Mail Lists and Newsgroups, Electronic Journals, and Software. Quite extensive.
Catalogablog
Weblog on cataloging issues and other topics.
Resources for the Rare Materials Cataloger
In addition to general cataloguing sites, provides resources relating to rare book cataloguing, medieval manuscripts, and 'history of the book' sites. Provided by the RBMS Bibliographic Standards Committee.
Cataloging Documentation on the Web
Provides pointers to a variety of cataloguing documentation on the Internet, including descriptive & subject cataloguing resources, and MARC and OCLC resources. Also has pointers directly to Help sections on OCLC and LC pages.
Cataloging Policy and Support Office Home Page
The home page for the Cataloging Policy and Support Office, the office that formulates and documents descriptive and subject cataloging policy at the Library of Congress. Includes cataloguing tools and documentation, current information on LC Classification, and cataloging policy papers and reports.
AUTOCAT
AUTOCAT is a semi-moderated electronic discussion list. It serves as an electronic forum for the discussion of all questions relating to cataloging and authority control in libraries. Website provides subscription information, command options, searchable archive of messages, and list FAQs.
Sheet Music Cataloging Guidelines
A Duke University project looking into the use of general cataloging standards such as AACR2 for cataloging sheet music.
Cataloguer's Toolbox
From this homepage you can access local cataloguing tools, as well as resources from other Internet hosts around the world, including the Library of Congress, National Library of Canada, and OCLC. Includes tools in authority work, classification, and subject analysis. Homepage for the Bibliographic Control Services of the Queen Elizabeth II Library at Memorial University of Newfoundland.
Typographical Errors in Library Databases
A list of the most likely typographical errors to be found in OPACs and other library databases. Provided by Terry Ballard.
The Cataloging Calculator
Cataloging tool which generates LC main entry and geographic Cutter numbers. It also finds MARC tags, language codes, geographic area codes, publication country codes, fixed field elements for books and serials, and AACR2 abbreviations.
Tools for Serials Catalogers
A collection of useful sites for serials catalogers, such as cataloging documentation, listservs, and ejournals of interest to serials catalogers.
Cataloging Internet Resources
From OCLC, a guide to cataloguing internet document using AACR2 and OCLC MARC.
Cataloger's Reference Shelf
"The CRS is based on 21 MARC manuals and other reference works published by The Library of Congress and frequently accessed by technical services staff." Includes USMARC Formats, USMARC Code Lists, Subject Cataloging Manuals, Other Reference Manuals, including CONSER, Classification, Rare Books, Looseleaf, Archival, Maps, NACO, and other information.

sub categories in Cataloguing

Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules
Bibliographic Utilities Bibliographic Utilities
Commercial Services Commercial Services
Metadata Metadata
Authority Control Authority Control
Classification Classification
Local Cataloging Resources Local Cataloging Resources

cross references

Reference : Museums : Museum Resources : Documentation and Cataloguing Reference : Museums : Museum Resources : Documentation and Cataloguing

other references

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