LIBR 248-01
Beginning Cataloging and Classification
Summer 2008 Greensheet
Melodie Frances
E-mail
Phone: (510) 649-2521
Office Location: Graduate Theological Union, Flora Lamson Hewlett Library, 2400 Ridge Road, Berkeley, CA
Office Hours: TBA
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Resources Blackboard Blackboard Tutorials SLIS eBookstore |
Students must self-enroll in the Blackboard site for this course. The access code needed for enrollment will be sent out via My SJSU. Students should log on no later than June 2 as class will start on that day and assignments will be posted.
Course Description
Theory and practice of bibliographic control including the study of representative cataloging using AACR2, machine-based representation using MARC formats and other standards, subject analysis and classification using LCSH, Dewey and LCC with application to books, non-book materials and serials.
Prerequisite: LIBR 202
Basic understanding of database structure (records, fields, and indexes). Additionally, all students must meet the minimum home computing requirements and proficiency as set out by the SLIS department http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/communication/homecomputing.htm This class will require you to learn a new client software so you should be also be able to learn new windows software and / or a new browser program with minimal assistance.
Course Objectives
At the end of the class the student will:
- Have a basic understanding of and ability to use the current cataloging and classification tools : AACR2x (Anglo American Cataloging Rules), MARC Format, LCSH (Library of Congress Subject Headings), LCC (Library of Congress Classification), and Dewey Classification.
- 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.
- Have a basic understanding of cataloging and how it fits into the profession of librarianship as a whole.
- Have a database with author, title and subject indexes created according to professional standards as evidence for the e-portfolio.
LIBR 248 supports the following SLIS Core Competencies:
- understand the system of standards and methods used to control and create information structures and apply basic principles involved in the organization and representation of knowledge.
In addition, this section supports the following SLIS Core Competencies:
- articulate the ethics, values and foundational principles of library and information professionals and their role in the promotion of intellectual freedom;
- contribute to the cultural, economic, educational and social well-being of our communities.
To view the SLIS Core Competencies:
http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/slis/competencies.htm
Textbooks and Readings
Required Text
- Cataloging and Classification : an Introduction / Lois Chan. Scarecrow Press, 2007. 3rd edition. 978-0-8108-5944-9 (hardback). 978-0-8108-6000-1 (paperback).
- Furrie, B. (2003). Understanding MARC Bibliographic: Machine-Readable Cataloging. Pts I-VIII. Available online at http://www.loc.gov/marc/umb/
- OCLC Bibliographic Formats and Standards. Available online at (Do not attempt to download this – it is an online reference tool): http://www.oclc.org/us/en/bibformats/default.htm
Other texts are noted on the class calendar and / or will be provided by the instructor.
Go to SLIS eBookstore.
Course Requirements
Blackboard
Blackboard will be used for all class communication. My SJSU will only be used initially to send out the Blackboard access code. All students should log on by June 2, 2008 as this is the first day of class. Assignments and other handouts will be posted to Blackboard. Blackboard will also be used for class discussion and questions. Do not send questions about assignments to my work e-mail as I will not answer them.
This is a hybrid class (meets online and meets live). We will therefore be using Black Board heavily. It is the student’s responsibility to check the Black Board site for assignments, due dates, etc. This is also an accelerated class. As such, it will require more work per week than classes that meet during the regular semester. Students should plan their time accordingly.
When specified, discussion on Blackboard will be required.
Live Meetings
We will have three live meetings. Be sure to complete readings BEFORE we meet so that we can make the best use of class time.
Assignments
Each Unit will be posted on Black Board on Sunday mornings. Assignments will be due by midnight on the specified dates. In general, students should start each unit at the beginning of the week and finish it at the end of the week (or longer for specified assignments). It is the student’s responsibility to follow all instructions for each unit. Unit information will be under the "Assignments" area in Blackboard. Cataloging assignments tend to NOT be the kind that one can do successfully last minute so students should plan their time accordingly. See the calendar for specific dates and assignments.
All assignments must be labeled with the students name on the actual assignment (not the subject line of the email, as assignments are separated from their emails). Failure to do so may result in the student not getting credit for their assignment.
Late assignments will NOT be accepted. In an accelerated class it is not possible to catch up.
This course consists of:
| Class Assignments (4) | 80% (20% each) |
| Final | 20% |
Course Calendar
| WEEK ONE June 2-7 |
UNIT ONE TOPIC: Introduction. READING: Chan Part One Ex.1. (due 6-7) |
| WEEK TWO June 8-13 |
TOPIC: MARC (Machine Readable Cataloging) READING: "Understanding Marc Bibliographic – Parts I-VII" http://www.loc.gov/marc/umb/ Chan Part Six (p. 445-457) Ex. 2 (due 6-13) |
| June 14 | Live Meeting UNIT TWO TOPIC: AACR2 - Description READING: Chan Part Two, Chapters 2-3 Assignment 1 (due 6-21) |
| WEEK THREE June 15-21 |
Work on assignment 1 (due 6-21) |
| WEEK FOUR June 22-28 |
UNIT THREE TOPIC: Access. Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules 2nd Revision (AACR2) READING: Chan Part Three, Chapter 5 Assignment 2 (due 7-5) |
| WEEK FIVE June 29 - July 5 |
TOPIC: Access continued. Authority Control READING: Chan Part Three, Chapter 6 Work on assignment 2 (due 7-5) |
| WEEK SIX July 6-11 |
UNIT FOUR TOPIC: Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) READING: Chan Part Four, Chapters 7-8 Exercise 3 (due 7-11) |
| July 12 | Live Meeting TOPIC: Library of Congress Subject Headings and subdivisions Assignment 3 (due 7-25) |
| WEEK SEVEN July 13-19 |
Work on assignment three (due 7-25) |
| WEEK EIGHT July 20-25 |
UNIT FIVE TOPIC: Library of Congress Classification READING: Chan Part Five, Chapters 12, 14 Exercise 4 (due 7-25) |
| July 26 | Live meeting TOPIC: Library of Congress Classification and Dewey Assignment 4 (due 8-8) |
| WEEK NINE July 27 - August 2 |
TOPIC: Dewey READING: Chan Chap. 13 Continue Assignment 4 |
| WEEK TEN | Finish assignment 4 |
This calendar is subject to change upon notification from the Instructor.
Grading Scale
The standard SJSU SLIS Grading Scale is utilized for all SLIS courses:
| 97-100 | A |
| 94-96 | A- |
| 91-93 | B+ |
| 88-90 | B |
| 85-87 | B- |
| 82-84 | C+ |
| 79-81 | C |
| 76-78 | C- |
| 73-75 | D+ |
| 70-72 | D |
| 67-69 | D- |
| Below 67 | F |
In order to provide consistent guidelines for assessment for graduate level work in the School, these terms are applied to letter grades:
- C represents Adequate work; a grade of "C" counts for credit for the course;
- B represents Good work; a grade of "B" clearly meets the standards for graduate level work;
- A represents Exceptional work; a grade of "A" will be assigned for outstanding work only.
Students are advised that it is their responsibility to maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0.
Late Assignments
Late work will not be accepted. This is an accelerated class and as such you cannot fall behind. NO exceptions.
Academic Integrity
Your own commitment to learning, as evidenced by your enrollment at San José State University, and the University's Academic Integrity Policy requires you to be honest in all your academic course work. Faculty members are required to report all infractions to the Office of Student Conduct and Ethical Development. The policy on academic integrity can be found at http://sa.sjsu.edu/student_conduct.
Reasonable Accommodation of Disabilities
If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability,
please e-mail me as soon as possible. Presidential Directive 97-03 requires
that students with disabilities register with the Disability Resource Center
(DRC) to establish record of their disability.
No matter where students reside, they should contact the SJSU DRC to register. The DRC Web site: http://www.drc.sjsu.edu/
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