LIBR 248-12
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Instructor: Dr. Sara Shatford Layne |
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GREENSHEET
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:
This course supports the second objective of the School's Teaching Goal by teaching students the major theories, important principles, and current practice in the organization and retrieval of information resources.
Taylor, Arlene G. Wynar’s Introduction to Cataloging and Classification. 9th ed. Englewood, Colo.: Libraries Unlimited, 2000. [Available from Libraries Unlimited and online booksellers such as amazon.com. Amazon offers a small discount for purchasing this book and the next together.] Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules. 2nd ed. 2002 revision (2003 update is optional). Prepared under the direction of the Joint Steering Committee for Revision of AACR. Ottawa: Canadian Library Association; Chicago: American Library Association, c2002. ISBN 083893529X (text with binder from the American Library Association) [Note: it is important to get the 2002 revision; the 2003 update to the 2002 revision is optional.] Understanding MARC Bibliographic: Machine-Readable Cataloging. 7th ed. Betty Furrie in conjunction with the Data Base Development Department of the Follett Software Company, c2003. http://www.loc.gov/marc/umb/umbhome.html Understanding MARC Authority Records: Machine-Readable Cataloging. Washington, DC: Cataloging Distribution Service, Library of Congress, c2003. [Note: Instructor will give each student a copy on the first day of class.] Additional resources will be assigned for each class session, and will be listed under Course Documents in Blackboard. Autocat listserv: Libr. 248 students must subscribe to the AutoCat Listserv. Subscription procedure: 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. Recommended Texts: none Course Requirements Assignments cover:
In addition to the assignments listed above, two examinations will cover both theoretical and practical application of cataloging principles. Each examination includes a section with one or two essay questions and a section with problems in practical application. Blackboard Please enroll in the Blackboard course between January 15 and 23. Blackboard will be used to post topic readings (under Course Documents) and for the communication tools. A Discussion Forum will be created for each topic covered in Beginning Cataloging and Classification. This threaded discussion is a good way to discuss Libr. 248 topics. The Virtual Classroom may be used to host discussion and study sessions as well. Grading 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 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:
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