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Access to the course may begin on August 12, 2005. You will be required to use a password access code which I will provide using MYSJSU Messaging system.
Course Description
Theory and practice of bibliographic control including the study of representative cataloging using AACR2, machine-based representation using MARC formats and other standards, subject analysis and classification using LCSH, Dewey and LCC with application to books, non-book materials and serials.
Prerequisite: LIBR 202
Course Objectives
Organizing library materials and resources provides the foundation for library services. This course will provide the student with an introduction to the theory and skills of cataloging. A beginning understanding of the technologies related to cataloging will also be a focus of the course.
At the end of the course, the student will:
- Understand the purposes, procedures and principles of organizing library materials, both book and non-book
- Understand the forms of various kinds of catalog information based on standard cataloging rules
- Understand the principles and application of subject analysis through application of standardized cataloging tools
- Understand the impact of cataloging decisions on user retrieval
- Understand current issues in cataloging, cataloging policy, and organization of new formats
This course supports the Following SLIS Objectives:
Information management, including the selection, organization, storage, retrieval, dissemination and utilization of information resources.
See the SLIS mission at http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/slis/mission.htm
Textbooks
Taylor, Arlene G . Wynar's Introduction to Cataloging and Classification, Revised Ninth Edition, Libraries Unlimited, 2004. ISBN: 159158213X
Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules, Second Edition, 2002 Revision: 2004 Update, American Library Association. ISBN: 0-8389-3545-1 (kit); ISBN: 0-8389-3546-X (Binder-ready loose-leaf pages).
Understanding MARC Bibliographic: Machine-Readable Cataloging; written by Betty Furrie in conjunction with the Data Base Development Department of The Follett Software Company, Seventh edition reviewed and edited by the Network Development and MARC Standards Office, Library of Congress.
MARC 21 Concise Format for Bibliographic Data, Library of Congress, Network Development and MARC Standards Office, 2003 Concise edition.
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Course Requirements
Blackboard
The course will be conducted via Blackboard distance learning software. Access to the course may begin on August 12, 2005. The course outline, assigned readings, and assignments will be available in Blackboard. Additional readings beyond the texts will be provided by the professor. Cataloging assignments will be given on bibliographic description including MARC tagging; access; Library of Congress subject headings; and Dewey and LC classification. Each cataloging assignment will be preceded by a practice assignment that is not graded. Other written assignments will be given that ask you to reflect on cataloging practice. The culmination of the course is a final project consisting of complete bibliographic records.
Blackboard Tutorials
Answers to most questions on the use of Blackboard can be found at: http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/blackboard/.
Course Communication
Communication during the course will be primarily via Blackboard discussion forums and e-mail. Be sure to get your free SLIS e-mail account.
Evaluation
You will be evaluated by the following:
| Graded cataloging and written assignments, class participation |
70% |
| Final Project |
30% |
Grading Scale
Recommended University 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/enrollment/incompletes.htm.
Late Assignments
Late assignments will not be accepted unless prior arrangements are made with the professor.
Plagiarism
All assignments must be your own work. There are consequences for plagiarism.
Academic Integrity
Read the SJSU Academic Integrity Policy
http://www2.sjsu.edu/senate/S04-12.pdf
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 José 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/
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