LIS 416: Descriptive Cataloging

Unit 3: Encoding and Display

Objectives

Students will be able to:

  • Understand the components of the MARC encoding format
  • Understand the function of ISBD
  • Apply basic MARC coding and ISBD punctuation to bibliographic data

Required Readings

Week 7: MARC Encoding and ISBD Punctuation

ICC11, Chapters 21-24

Week 8: MARC Exercises Lab session

ICC11, Chapter 9

Week 9: OCLC Searching and Finishing Exercises

No readings
Other Readings That Might Be of Interest

IFLA, International Standard Bibliographic Description, Consolidate ed.

RDA, Appendices D & E

LC, MARC Bibliographic Format website

LC, MARC Authorities Format website

OCLC, Bibliographic Formats and Standards

Activities

To do:

  • Read the ICC11 chapters
  • Be prepared for class discussion and exercises
  • Work on exercises as assigned in class
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