LIBR 248-01 & 248-02
Beginning Cataloging and Classification
Spring 2005

Instructor: Dr. Deb Karpuk
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Office Hours: Virtual Classroom
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SLIS Mission: http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/slis.mission.html

Course Description (SLIS Bulletin)

Theory and practice of bibliographic control including the study of representative cataloging using AACR2, machine-based representation using the MARC formats and other standards, and subject analysis and classification using LCSH, Dewey, and LCC with the principle focus on monographic and serial 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 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.

Assignments and Grading

Assignments cover: Navigating AACR2R & MARC, Descriptive Cataloging: Books, Authority Control, Descriptive Cataloging: Non-Print & Serials, Subject Headings, Dewey Decimal Classification and Library of Congress Classification.

Two examinations cover both theoretical and practical application of cataloging principles. Each examination is two parts: Part One (essay) is closed book and for Part Two (application) cataloging tools may be used.

Application Exercises: 40% (10% each graded assignment)
Examinations: 60% (30% each)

Late assignments are NOT accepted except by prior consent of the instructor and no points awarded. A late practice assignment will incur a (-1 point).

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/forms/inc.pdf

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

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Required Texts

Taylor, Arlene G. Wynar’s Introduction to Cataloguing and Classification. Revised 9th edition. Westport, Conn.: Libraries Unlimited, 2004.

Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules 2nd ed., 2002 revision. Prepared under the direction of Joint Steering Committee for the Revision of AACR by CLA, CILIP, ALA. Chicago: American Library Association, 2002. (ISBN 0-8389-3529-X)
[NOTE: Continually updated. 2002 revision or higher may be used for class]

Understanding MARC Bibliographic: Machine-Readable Cataloging. Betty Furrie in conjunction with the Data Base Development Department of the Follett Software Company, 2000. http://www.loc.gov/marc
[First horizontal bar on MARC Homepage]

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

Additional resources accompanying topic specific lectures located under Course Documents in Blackboard will be available as needed. Web-based cataloging and classification tools will be used with specific assignments.

AutoCat Listserv
Libr. 248 students must subscribe to the AutoCat Listserv.

Subscription procedure:

http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries/units/cts/autocat

Students may participate in the AutoCat Listserv discussion. Follow the discussion for a few days before posting comment. Do not request homework assistance via Autocat.

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Class Meetings and Communication

The instructor uses Blackboard to hold Virtual Classroom sessions for the Web-based classes. For those enrolled in a session with on-campus meetings, Blackboard is used to post topic readings, for the communication tools and Virtual Classroom question/answer sessions.

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/

Course Communication
For Web-based classes, Office Hours are held in the Virtual Classroom prior and for 30+ minutes following Virtual Class sessions. Special office hours sessions may be arranged if needed.

Should an individual e-mail be needed, please e-mail me. Subject line: Libr. 248

Discussion Forums
A Discussion Forum will be created for each topic covered in Beginning Cataloging and Classification. This threaded discussion is used to discuss Libr. 248 topics.

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Course Calendar

The instructor teaches several sections of Libr. 248, therefore, a Course Calendar and other section specific material will be posted to Blackboard under the appropriate section.

Enroll in the appropriate Blackboard course (weekend prior to start of semester):

• Libr. 248 -- San Jose – Karpuk (3 weekends + Web; consult SLIS schedule of classes)
• Libr. 248 -- Web – Karpuk (Totally online; Monday OR Friday evenings, 6:30-8:30 p.m., PST; Blackboard Virtual Classroom)

Blackboard Postings
Topical readings are either posted in Blackboard or distributed in San Jose. Dr. K sends an e-mail to the class advising that new materials are available and where to find them.

Enjoy!

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