LIBR 248-11
Beginning Cataloging and Classification
Spring 2005 (January 27-May 17, 2005)

Robert Ellett, M.S. in L.S.
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Telephone office hours by appointment

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| Required Texts | Course Requirements | Deliverable Products | Course Policies | Grading |

SLIS Mission: http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/slis/mission.htm

Course Description

Theory and practice of bibliographic control techniques including the study of representation of cataloging using AACR2 (latest edition) and Library of Congress Rule Interpretations in machine-based representation using the MARC21 format and other metadata standards, and subject analysis and classification including Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH), Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC), and Library of Congress Classification (LCC) with the principle focus on monographic and selected serial and non-print literature. Prerequisite: Libr 202

Course Objectives

At the end of the class, the student will

• Understand the process of cataloging and classification in different formats through application of standardized cataloging tools
• Understand the basic workings of automated catalogs and how the process of cataloging and classification impacts them, specifically in regard to indexing, syndetic structure, and authority control.
• Understand impact of cataloging decisions on user retrieval
• Understand current issues in cataloging, cataloging policy, and organization of new formats

The Course Supports the Following SLIS Objectives:

Knowledge, identification and practice of major theories of information organization in a computerized environment and the effects of organization on retrieval.

Required Texts

Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules (2002). 2nd ed., 2004 update. Prepared under the direction of Joint Steering Committee for the Revision of AACR by CLA, CILIP, ALA. Chicago: American Library Association.

Furrie, B. (2000). Understanding MARC Bibliographic: Machine-Readable Cataloging. Data Base Development Department of the Follett Software Company, 2000. http://www.loc.gov/marc/umb/

MARC 21 Concise Format for Bibliographic Data (2001). Washington, D.C.: Library of Congress, Network Development and MARC Standards Office. http://www.loc.gov/marc/bibliographic/ecbdhome.html

Taylor, A. G. (2004). Wynar’s Introduction to Cataloging and Classification. 9th ed. rev. Englewood, Colo.: Libraries Unlimited.

Additional resources accompanying topic specific lectures are located under Course Documents in Blackboard and will be posted during the course.

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Course Requirements

Blackboard will be used extensively for the online portion of this course. Enrollment will be open from January 18-31, 2005. Please contact the instructor if you encounter difficulty in enrollment.

Synchronous Meeting
The required on-campus meeting for this course will be held in Fullerton (CSUF) on January 27-28, 2005. Check schedule on SJSU Web site for location and room number.

Virtual Classes
Virtual classes will be scheduled during the course. Class times will be discussed during the Fullerton meeting.

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Deliverable Products

Students will be evaluated in the performance of the following tasks:

In addition, several ungraded exercises will be distributed to practice and enhance skills. These exercises are included within class participation. The course project is designed as a culminating activity to allow students the opportunity to demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of descriptive and subject cataloging covered within the course.

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Course Policies

Greensheet (Syllabus)
This syllabus may be altered based on needs of the learning environment.

Reasonable Accommodation of Disabilities
Students who need accommodation due to a disability must register with SJSU's Disability Resource Center (DRC) during the first three weeks of the semester. The Center will work with the students to determine the disability, document it, and determine the services and accommodations necessary for student success. Then, the DRC will contact the faculty member to determine the types of consideration necessary.

Students attending the Fullerton campus should first contact the Disability Resource Center in San Jose since they are SJSU students. The DRC will then direct the students to supporting resources on the Fullerton campus.

The DRC Web site: http://www.drc.sjsu.edu/

Attendance and Participation
To receive the most benefit from this course, you must read the text and online resource materials, complete the assignments, and participate in class activities. Regular participation has a positive effect on the course grade earned. Class attendance is required in Fullerton during January 27-28, 2005.

Course Communication
Weekly Web-based classes will be held. Special telephone office hours sessions may be arranged if needed. Should an individual e-mail be needed, please e-mail me. Subject line: 248-11: "Message line text"

Discussion Forums
A Discussion Forum will be created for each topic covered in Beginning Cataloging and Classification. This threaded discussion is an excellent way to discuss Libr. 248 topics. The Virtual Classroom may be used to host discussion and study sessions as well.

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Grading

University Recommended Grading Scale for Graduate Students:

Incompletes
Students who cannot fulfill all the work for a course may be assigned an Incomplete only if arrangements are made with the instructor. If the instructor agrees to assign an Incomplete, then the student must obtain an Incomplete Form from: http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/admin/forms/inc.pdf

Plagiarism
All assignments submitted must be your own work. The San Jose State University regulations governing plagiarism will be enforced.

Read the SJSU Academic Integrity Policy
http://www2.sjsu.edu/senate/S04-12.pdf

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