| Date |
Week No. |
Module
|
Unit |
Topics |
Activities |
Assignments |
Due
Date |
Time
To Complete |
%
of Grade |
Assignment Mode |
| Jan 22 |
1 |
Module 1: Subject Access & Aboutness |
1-1: Introduction |
Introduction to the course; Cataloging overview; and Subject access systems |
Lecture; Syllabus review; Assignments overview |
Participation and Attendance |
On-going |
1 semester |
15% |
Individual |
Jan 29 |
2 |
|
1-2: Exploring Aboutness |
Theories, approaches, considerations, and models; Vocabulary control review
Before class, please watch: LCSH Online Training Unit 1 Duration: 1:15 (i.e., 1 hour, 15 min.) |
Assignment discussion; Lecture; Q&A/Discussion; Exercises |
Aboutness Assignment
Click link for specific due dates!! |
Feb 12 |
2 weeks |
10% |
Individual |
| Feb 05 |
3 |
Module 2: Library of Congress Subject Headings |
2-1: Introduction to LCSH and its SHM |
Structure and purpose of LCSH; Subject Headings Manual
Before class, please watch:LCSH Online Training Units 2 & 3 Duration: 2:31 |
Aboutness board review and discussion; Online lectures review; Q&A/Discussion |
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| Feb 12 |
4 |
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2-2: Main Headings; MARC for Subjects |
Types of Headings; MARC bibliographic format; MARC authorities format;
Before class, please watch:LCSH Online Training Modules 4.1 to 4.5, 4.7 to 4.9, and 8.1 Duration: 2:45 |
Assignment discussion; Aboutness statements finalized; Online lectures review; Lecture; Q&A/Discussion; Exercises |
Assigning Headings, Part 1: Preliminary Headings |
Feb 26 |
2 weeks |
10% |
Pair |
| Feb 19 |
5 |
|
2-3: Assigning Headings; Intro to Subdivisions; Additional Vocabularies |
Choosing headings; What are subdivisions?; What other vocabularies might we use?
Before class, please watch:LCSH Online Training Unit 5 & 6.1-6.5 Duration: 2:05 |
Lecture; Q&A/Discussion; Exercises |
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| Feb 26 |
6 |
|
2-4: The Subdivision Extravaganza |
Using subdivisions; Types of subdivisions; Benefits and pitfalls; Geographic subdivisions; Chronological and Form subdivisions
Before class, please watch: LCSH Online Training Modules 6.6-6.18 Duration: 3:37 |
Q&A/Discussion; Exercises; Lecture; Q&A/discussion; |
Assigning Headings, Part 2, Complete Coded Strings |
Mar 26 |
4 weeks |
25% |
Group |
| Mar 05 |
7 |
|
SPRING BREAK |
Time to read about classification and finish left-over videos!! |
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| Mar 12 |
8 |
|
2-5: Putting It Together |
Applying what's been learned; Evaluating subject headings
Before class, please watch: LCSH Online Training Unit 7 Duration: 2:22 |
Assignment discussion; Exercise! |
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| Mar 19 |
9 |
Module 3: Dewey Decimal Classification |
3-1: Introduction to DDC |
History, foundations, principles, and structure; Decision making |
Lecture; Exercises |
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| Mar 26 |
10 |
|
3-2: Introduction to DDC |
Continuation of previous week; Number building; MARC; Shelflisting/Cuttering |
Lecture; Exercises
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| Apr 02 |
11 |
|
3-3: DDC Exercises |
Continuation of previous week |
Assignment discussion; Exercises |
Assigning DDC Call Numbers |
April 16 |
2 weeks |
20% |
Pair |
| Apr 09 |
12 |
|
3-4: Putting It Together |
Creating complete DDC call numbers |
DDC Packet exercise review and discussion |
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| Apr 16 |
13 |
Module 4: Library of Congress Classification |
4-1: Intro to LCC |
History, foundations, principles, and structure; MARC; Complex number building; Classification and Shelflisting Manual; Shelflisting/Cuttering |
Lecture; Take-home exercises |
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| Apr 23 |
14 |
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4-2: LCC Exercises |
LCC Exercises |
Assignment discussion; Exercises |
Assigning LCC Call Numbers & Final Cataloging Problem |
May 07 |
2 weeks |
20% |
Pair |
| Apr 30 |
15 |
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4-3: Putting It Together |
Creating complete LCC call numbers |
LCC Packet exercise review and discussion |
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| May 07 |
16 |
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No Class |
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Final Assignment is Due! |
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