CLSC 555 IS Webliography

CLSC 555 INFORMATION SYSTEMS WEBLIOGRAPHY: CATALOGING IN THE 21ST CENTURY
by
Kenneth Hunter-Hall

| Concept | Method | Models |

Cataloging Concepts
- Cataloging Concepts at the Library of Congress
  by The Cataloging Directorate of the Library of Congress
  This web site covers basic cataloging concepts and provides readers who consult it with a great resource for understanding the basic concepts and principles of cataloging. Links provide readers with helpful tools and articles to better understand the complexity and service cataloging provides. Included on the site are links to newsletters and other beneficial publications.
- Applied Concepts in Cataloging
  by Library of Congress Cataloging Directorate Office
  Cataloging for the National Bibliographic Agency has unique aspects for the cataloging world. On the other hand, many institutions utilize LOC records and contribute records they create, especially to the National Authority File. This website provides very helpful information about the application of cataloging concepts in terms of application of policy and procedures.
- What is Descriptive Cataloging?
  by Internet Library for Librarians
  If you are looking for a website to help you understand the basics of descriptive cataloging in a language that is easy to understand, this is a great place to start. This website is concerned with providing summaries of key points that one can build upon through further research and study.
- AACR2 Overview
  by Joyce M. Dodds and maintained by Queens University in Canada
  This site is interesting for the Canadian perspective. The National Library of Canada, for example, has its own set of rule interpretations for AACR2, just as the Library of Congress has its published set of Rule Interpretations. Both are available in electronic format through Cataloger's Desktop. This site provides very basic rules and interpretations for situations catalogers encounter on a daily basis. For those wanting a flavor of what it is to be a cataloger, this is a good site to visit.
Cataloging Method
- MARC Standards Office
  Introduction to MARC Standards
  by Network Development and MARC Standards Office
  This website provides general information about MARC, news & announcements, and frequently asked questions. From this page, it is possible to access recommended readings.
- Bibliographic Formats and Standards
  by OCLC
  This site provides an on-line edition of OCLC's Bibliographical Formats and Standards. It provides a helpful introduction as well as information about on-line cataloging. It covers the MARC fields of the bibliographic record, with hyperlinks to the text, in a very readable and user-friendly manner.
- Classification Outline
  by Cataloging Policy and Support Office, Library of Congress
  Cataloging includes not only description but classification. One scheme used, especially by academic and research libraries, is the Library of Congress Classification system. This website provides the outline, which can be accessed through hyperlinks. Classification web can had through subscription; it provides the complete text of the schedules, which are used by subject catalogers for application in the bibliographic record. Collocation is supported through the use of the LC Classification system.
- Cataloging Policy & Support
  by Cataloging Policy and Support Office, Library of Congress
  A wonderful resource for catalogers is the Cataloging Policy and Support Office. It is a great place to turn for information such as AACR3's preparation, guidelines for cataloging electronic resources, etc. Through this website, it is possible to send queries to the CPSO staff when confronting especially problematic situations.
- Cataloging Distribution Service
  Bibliographic Products and Services
  by Cataloging Distribution Service, Library of Congress
  Through this website, it is possible to subscribe to Cataloger's Desktop. From here, one can access various manuals and training tools. It is also a great site to go for a presentation on FRBR, available as a free PDF download.
- MARC News and Announcements
  MARC Standards Office Information Page
  by MARC Standards Office
  This website provides online access to articles about MARC and its counterparts in the British National Library and the National Library of Canada. A valuable bibliography of readings is included. Changes and implementations affecting MARC are also posted on this website.
- MARC Format
  MARC Bibliographic Data Format
  by MARC Standards and Network Development Office, Library of Congress
  This website provides an in-depth analysis of each of the MARC fields in the bibliographic record. The record examples, which are hyperlinked, can be most helpful in making the reading less abstract and more concrete.
- MARC in XML
  MARC XML Guidance
  by MARC Standards and Network Development Office, Library of Congress
  A truly exciting prospect for cataloging in the 21st century is the use of XML. This website provides access to the MARC Standards Office projects involving XML and its implementation in MODS and MADS records. The site provides the schema for MARCXML as well as MODS and the MADS draft. Of interest, too, is the MARC SGML archive, which can be accessed through this site.
Cataloging Model
- Cataloging in Publication Program
  CIP Record Creation
  by Library of Congress
  An interesting area of cataloging in recent years is the Cataloging in Publication Program, frequently referred to simply as CIP. A CIP record is created when a publisher submits a work to be cataloged prior to publication. From this submission, a Library of Congress cataloger creates an initial bibliographic record that can be included with the published item, normally on the verso of the title page. This is a valuable service for libraries with limited resources. This website provides the purpose, process and scope of the CIP program as well as addresses frequently asked questions.
- Prints and Photograph Catalog
  by Prints and Photographs Division of the Library of Congress
  Often, for those of a certain age, we think back to the card catalog of our youth, a treasure chest that directed us where to find books of interest. Today, vast treasures are available through digital collections. This website provides access to the prints and photographs collection of the Library of Congress, which includes a fully searchable catalog, although utilizing a different format because of the unique qualities of these special materials.
- Guide for Creating Digital Collections
  by Catalogers of the Digital Collections of the Library of Congress
  This is a great site for one seeking an introduction to cataloging photographs and prints in the digital environment. This site includes a cataloging and digitizing toolbox with helpful "how to" tip sheets in PDF format. The tutorial this website provides can equip novices with the skills and knowledge to systematically create a digital collection.