LIBR 248
Beginning Cataloging and Classification
Spring 2003

Dr. Deb Karpuk
djkarpuk@aol.com
Office Hours:
Virtual Classroom
E-mail

GREENSHEET

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

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 will be awarded. A late practice assignment will incur a (-1 point).

UNIVERSITY RECOMMENDED GRADING SCALE FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS:

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+

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

REQUIRED TEXTS:

Taylor, Arlene G. Wynar’s Introduction to Cataloguing and Classification. 9^th ed. Englewood, Colo.: Libraries Unlimited, 2000.

Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules 2^nd 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)

Understanding MARC Bibliographic: Machine-Readable Cataloging. Betty Furrie in conjunction with the Data Base Development Department of the Follett Software Company, 2000. http://lcweb.loc.gov/marc/umb

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 are located under Course Documents in Blackboard.

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.

CLASS MEETINGS:

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 and for the communication tools.

Consult instructions posted under Course Documents in the appropriate Blackboard section.

COURSE COMMUNICATION:

For web-based classes, Office Hours are held in the Virtual Classroom 30 minutes 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 use: djkarpuk@aol.com 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 an excellent way to discuss Libr. 248 topics. The Virtual Classroom may be used to host discussion and study sessions as well.

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.

Sign up for the appropriate Blackboard course:

Libr. 248-01—San Jose (3 weekends + web)

Libr. 248-02—Web (Totally online; Monday OR Friday evenings, 6:30-9:00 p.m., PST; Blackboard Virtual Classroom)

Look for the Course Calendar in Blackboard by: January 12, 2003

New Postings:

New topical readings are posted by Saturday evening in addition to reading assignments listed on the Course Calendar.

Enjoy!