Table of Contents
1 Introduction 1
Standardized Cataloging 1
Functions of the Catalog 2
Further Learning 2
A Word about Figures and Exercises 3
Notes 3
2 Cataloging-in-Publication 7
Using CIP to Build a Bibliographic Record 16
Looking at a CIP Record in Detail 16
International Standard Bibliographic Description (ISBD) 18
International Standard Book Number (ISBN) 18
3 Computer Coding 21
MARC Bibliographic Format 24
Summary 31
4 Descriptive Cataloging 33
RDA: Resource Description & Access 33
The Core Elements 36
Noncore Elements 42
Summary 42
Exercises 43
5 Access Points 49
Choosing the First Access Point 50
Choosing More Access Points 51
Establishing Proper Forms for Access Points 56
Form of Personal Names 56
Form of Corporate Body Names 57
Forms of Geographic Names 58
Forms of Titles 59
Cross-References 69
Exercises 70
6 Subject Headings 75
Stars and LCSH: A Comparison 75
CIP Records and Subject Headings 81
Choosing Subject Headings 82
Subject Cross-References 83
Subject Headings for Literary Works 84
Children and Young Adults Cataloging Program (CYAC) 86
The Canadian Connection 88
Cataloging Tools Mentioned in Chapter 6 89
Exercises 89
7 Classification 95
DDC and LCC: A Comparison 95
The Dewey Decimal Classification 97
The Library of Congress Classification 104
The Canadian Connection 108
Cataloging Tools Mentioned in Chapter 7 109
Exercises 109
8 Copy Cataloging and Policy Issues 113
Introduction 113
Policy Issues 114
Overview of the Operation 116
Summary 118
Appendix: Answers to Exercises 121
Glossary 133
Index 143