library classification

Reviews the basics of cataloging for beginners, discussing cataloging-in-publication, descriptive cataloging, access points, subject headings, classification, computer coding, and copy cataloging, and including examples and exercises.

Discusses the history of the Library of Congress and some of the rare items in it's collection.

Provides headings for topics, literary and organizational forms, and names of individuals, corporate bodies, places, works, and so on, that might be needed to catalog a general collection used at least in part by children and readers or viewers interested in popular topics.

Explains principles and standards to librarians and media specialists responsible for cataloging materials for a school library.

Introduces the concepts and practices of cataloging and classification, covering cataloging in context, development of cataloging codes, electronic formatting, description and access, subject analysis, authority control, and administrative issues.