Catalog It! - A Guide to Cataloging School Library Materials, 3rd Edition (Paperback, 3rd Revised edition)

Whether you're a practicing cataloger looking for a short text to update you on the application of RDA to cataloging records or a school librarian who needs a quick resource to answer cataloging questions, this guide is for you. Since the last edition of this invaluable text was published, the library world has experienced a revolution in descriptive cataloging the likes of which has not been seen since the early 1980s. This updated, third edition of an established and well-respected guide makes it easy for you to stay in step with those monumental changes. The book will help you understand the latest fundamentals of cataloging so you can get items on the library shelves quickly and efficiently. Every chapter has been revised. Changes in standards, including RDA and BISAC, that were alluded to in the second edition are discussed in depth and illustrated with explanations, and sample problem sets are included so you can put theory into practice. In addition, the book provides you with clear headings for easy scanning as well as cheat sheets and templates for creating records for book and non-book items. Previous editions of this text have been used by library practitioners and library and information science professors across the country because of its spot-on, easy-to-follow guidance on cataloging for school libraries. This new edition builds upon those strengths, adding everything you need to know about current, groundbreaking changes. Thoroughly updates a best-selling, essential guide to cataloging Addresses the new standards specifically as they apply to school libraries Helps school librarians understand and implement the new cataloging standards in their collections Distills the latest information and presents it in a format that is clear and accessible Fills the need for up-to-the-minute cataloging guidance for the busy librarian who wants information in a hurry

General

Imprint:	Libraries Unlimited
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 2015
Authors:	Allison G Kaplan
Dimensions:	277 x 216 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	230
Edition:	3rd Revised edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-4408-3580-3
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Library & information sciences > Bibliographic & subject control Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Library & information sciences > Library & information services Promotions
LSN:	1-4408-3580-2
Barcode:	9781440835803

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