Organizing Information in School Libraries
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Covering both classification and cataloging principles as well as procedures relevant to school libraries, this book provides a teaching kit for a course on this critical subject that includes content and practice exercises.

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Introduction Acknowledgments 1 The World of the Library Catalog Introduction Universal Bibliographic Control Organization of the Bibliographic Universe Creating the Library Catalog Standardizing the Library Catalog Features of a Library Catalog The Purpose of the Library Catalog Library Catalogs as Information Discovery Systems Unique Features of School Library Catalogs Discussion Questions 2 The Automated School Library Introduction Integrated Library Systems Library Automation Systems: Standards School Library Automation Systems Managing and Maintaining School Library Automation Systems Automation Systems and Student Learning Discussion Questions 3 Standards for Organizing the Bibliographic Universe Introduction National and International Organizations Rules and Formats Governing Catalog Records Guidelines for School Libraries Internet Resources Discussion Questions Exercises 4 Subject Cataloging Principles and Procedures Introduction Subject Cataloging in the School Library Subject Headings and the School Library Catalog Subject Cataloging Rules and Tools Subject Cataloging Using the Sears List of Subject Headings Rules for Applying Subject Headings Using Sears Subject Cataloging Step by Step Using the Sears List of Subject Headings Subject Cataloging Final Thoughts Internet Resources Discussion Questions Exercises 5 Subject Classification Rules and Procedures Introduction Classification Schemes in Libraries DDC in Detail Classification Step by Step Creating Call Numbers Procedures for Creating Call Numbers in School Libraries Alternative Classification Classification Final Thoughts Internet Resources Discussion Questions Exercises 6 Descriptive Cataloging: Rules, Procedures, and Practices Introduction General Rules for Descriptive Cataloging More on the Core: RDA Core Elements RDA Core Elements and the MARC Record The Cataloging Module in the ILS Standards and Procedures for Copy Cataloging Standards and Procedures for Original Cataloging Putting It All Together: RDA and MARC Internet Resources Exercises 7 Cataloging Print Resources Introduction Cataloging Print Materials Workflow for Print Resources Internet Resources Exercises 8 Cataloging Picture Books, Graphic Novels, Audiovisual, and Realia Resources Introduction Workflow for Illustrated, Audiovisual, and Realia Materials Internet Resources Exercises 9 Cataloging Electronic Resources Introduction Cataloging Electronic Materials Workflow for Electronic Resources Internet Resources Exercises 10 Cataloging Electronic Streaming Resources Introduction Cataloging Electronic Streaming Materials Workflow for Electronic Streaming Resources Internet Resources Exercises Appendix Glossary References Index

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Cynthia Houston is a professor in the Master of Science program in library media education at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY.

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