LIBR 248
Beginning Cataloging & Classification
Summer 2003
Monday, June 9, 2003 – Friday, August 15, 2003

Dr. Sylvia D. Hall Ellis
shellis@bigplanet.com

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Course Description

Theory and practice of bibliographic control including the study of representative cataloging using Anglo American Cataloging Rules, 2d ed., rev. with amendments and Library of Congress Rule Interpretations, machine-based representation using the USMARC formats and other standards, and subject analysis and classification using Library of Congress Subject Headings, Dewey Decimal Classification, and Library of Congress Classification, with principle focus on monographs, major media, sound recordings, and serials. (Prerequisites: LIBR 202).

Blackboard

Students need to enroll in the class BlackBoard site between May 24th and May 27th.

Required Textbooks

Anglo American Cataloguing Rules. 2nd ed., 2002 rev. Chicago, Ill.: American Library Association, 2002.
Wynar's Introduction to Cataloging and Classification. 9th ed. Englewood, Colo.: Libraries Unlimited, 2000.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, each student will be able to perform the following tasks:

1. identify and compare theories and systems dealing with the organization and description of materials in multiple formats for access and retrieval;
2. appropriately use subject (classification and verbal access) cataloging tools to demonstrate competency in the bibliographic description of print, non-print, and electronic materials;
3. explain trends and research in the field of cataloging and explain their impacts on the organization and retrieval of information; and,
4. develop a philosophy of bibliographic control and technical services.

The Course Supports the Following SLIS Objective:

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

Teaching Method

This course provides students with both conceptual and experiential understanding of descriptive cataloging and classification using Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, 2d ed., rev. (2002 ed.). Focuses on the monograph, projected media, sound recordings, and continuing resources MARC formats and challenges of bibliographic database building and maintenance. Class meets once face-to-face (June 14, 2003 in Fullerton) and in the virtual classroom each week on a day and time determined during the initial class meeting. Each student is expected to attend all scheduled classes, participate in class discussions and learning activities, complete assigned readings, and submit written assignments on due dates. Students will produce bibliographic descriptions for information packages and share them with the class as part of weekly participation. Questions and problems will be addressed in class.

Course Schedule

Actual class day and time to be determined during F2F session. Dates listed coincide with the first session.

5/30

Introduction, course overview, etc.
Tools, standards, online resources, listservs, glossary
Online learning and Blackboard site
Computerized cataloging (Wynar pp. 1-24; 435-448)
Administrative issues (Wynar pp. 449-472)
6/6 Descriptive Cataloging for Books
Integrated USMARC format (Wynar pp. 37-50)
General rules for description (AACR2rev, pp. xiii, xxv, Chapter 1)
6/13 USMARC Books Format Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, 2d ed., rev., (Chapter 2)
Wynar (pp. 51-264)
ISBD Punctuation
Authority control (Wynar pp. 419-434)
Uniform titles (Wynar pp. 239-250)
Assignment 1 distributed – due 6/27/03
6/20 Descriptive Cataloging for Major Media (VHS, DVD)
Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, 2d ed., rev., (Chapter 7)
USMARC Projected Graphics Format
Assignment 2 distributed – due 7/2/03
6/27

Descriptive Cataloging for Sound Recordings (CDs, Cassettes)
Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, 2d ed., rev., (Chapter 6)
USMARC Sounds Recordings Format
Assignment 3 distributed – due 7/11/03
7/4 Holiday - University closed
7/11 Mid-Term Exam due
Descriptive Cataloging for Serials
Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, 2d ed., rev., (Chapter 12)
USMARC Serials Format
7/18 Verbal Subject Access (Wynar, pp. 344-352)
Other Types of Verbal Access (Wynar, pp. 400-418)
Library of Congress Subject Headings (Wynar, pp. 353-387)
Sears List of Subject Headings (Wynar, pp. 388-399)
Genre Headings and Local Subject Headings
Assignment 4 distributed – due 7/25/03
7/25 Classification of Library Materials (Wynar, pp. 271-281)
Dewey Decimal Classification (Wynar, pp. 282-302)
Assignment 5 distributed – due 8/1/03
8/1 Library of Congress Classification (Wynar, pp. 303-323)
Creation of Complete Call Numbers (Wynar, pp. 324-331)
Assignment 6 distributed – due 8/8/03
8/8 Final exam day, last class day

 

Course Evaluation

Assignment 1 – Books Format
 10% Due June 27, 2003
Assignment 2 – Projected Graphics Format
 10% Due July 2, 2003
Assignment 3 – Sound Recordings & Serials Formats
 10% Due July 11, 2003
Assignment 4 – Library of Congress Subject Access
 10% Due July 25, 2003
Assignment 5 – Dewey Decimal Classification
 10% Due August 1, 2003
Assignment 6 – Library of Congress Classification 10% Due August 8, 2003
Mid-term examination
15% July 11, 2003
Final examination
 20% August 8, 2003
Class participation 5%  

 

Course Policies

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

Accommodations for a Disability or Special Need. Please let the instructor if you have needs or require accommodations as provided in the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) and its amendments (1996).

Attendance and Participation. In order to get 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 grade that you earn. Please try not to miss any classes. If you know that you will miss more than two classes, you may want to consider dropping the course this term.

Grading. I use the following scale for grading:

A 97% to 100%   C+ 82% to 84%
A- 94% to 96%   C 79% to 81%
B+ 91% to 93%   C- 76% to 78%
B 88% to 90%   D 73% to 75%
B- 85% to 87%   F < 72%

Rubrics. The rubrics for each of the components that contribute to your final grade are linked to this page.

Returning Papers and Assignments. Students will receive their graded assignments via email. Papers will be returned no later than the date that grades are due.

Late Assignments. Students are expected to meet deadlines for assignments or class projects. Extensions of time will be granted in cases of illness and other emergencies, but a discussion via email or by telephone needs to be held with the instructor.

Incompletes. An incomplete grade may be given in case of an emergency beyond the student's control. All work should be completed as assigned. If we agree that an incomplete is appropriate, your work will be due before the end of the following term. If we agree that you are eligible for an incomplete, you must obtain and complete the Incomplete Form (http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/admin/forms/inc.pdf).

Office Hours. Although I do not keep formal office hours on campus, I am very flexible. My virtual office hours will be determined during the face-to-face class meeting.
Office Hours. Although I do not keep formal office hours on campus, I am very flexible. My virtual office hours will be determined during the face-to-face class meeting.


Instructor

Dr. Sylvia D. Hall Ellis
Phone: (303) 757-5241 home (leave message), (720) 935-5241 mobile
FAX: (303) 756-0424 home
EMAIL: shellis@bigplanet.com

 

 

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