LIBR 248
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Instructor: Dr. Deb Karpuk |
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GREENSHEETSLIS 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:
Knowledge, identification and practice of major theories of information organization in a computerized environment and the effects of organization on retrieval.
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) 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).
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
Taylor, Arlene G. Wynar’s Introduction to Cataloguing and Classification. 9th ed. Englewood, Colo.: Libraries Unlimited, 2000. 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) [Instructor will have 2003 Amendments; purchase optional] 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. Levy, David M. “Cataloging in the Digital Order.” Denton, William. “FRBR and Fundamental Cataloguing Rules.” Additional resources accompanying topic specific lectures are located under Course Documents in Blackboard.
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.
Web Group:
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
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. The instructor does not monitor the Discussion Forum.
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:
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