Organizing Information in School Libraries: Basic Principles and New Rules

Covering both classification and cataloging principles as well as procedures relevant to school libraries, this book provides a teaching kit for a course on this critical subject that includes content and practice exercises.

A valuable resource for instructors in LIS programs who teach courses in cataloguing with an emphasis on school libraries, this textbook explains the nuts and bolts of classification and cataloging as well as the functionality of integrated library systems and how these systems critically serve the mission of the school. Author Cynthia Houston covers Web 2.0 and the social networking features of these systems as well as examining in detail the principles and procedures for subject classification using Sears subject headings or Dewey Decimal Classification using the Sears tool.

This teaching tool kit addresses the cataloging of print materials, audiovisual materials, and electronic materials separately—but all within the specific context of the school library. It supplies a number of examples and exercises to reinforce the key concepts and skills as well as to demonstrate the real-world applications of learning concepts and procedures. Based directly on Houston's extensive experience in teaching classification and cataloging courses, the included content and practice exercises enable instructors to use this book for content, for instruction, and for providing student feedback.

Introduction
Acknowledgments
1 The World of the Library Catalog
Introduction
Universal Bibliographic Control
Organization of the Bibliographic Universe
Creating the Library Catalog
Standardizing the Library Catalog
Features of a Library Catalog
The Purpose of the Library Catalog
Library Catalogs as Information Discovery Systems
Unique Features of School Library Catalogs
Discussion Questions
2 The Automated School Library
Introduction
Integrated Library Systems
Library Automation Systems: Standards
School Library Automation Systems
Managing and Maintaining School Library Automation Systems
Automation Systems and Student Learning
Discussion Questions
3 Standards for Organizing the Bibliographic Universe
Introduction
National and International Organizations
Rules and Formats Governing Catalog Records
Guidelines for School Libraries
Internet Resources
Discussion Questions
Exercises
4 Subject Cataloging Principles and Procedures
Introduction
Subject Cataloging in the School Library
Subject Headings and the School Library Catalog
Subject Cataloging Rules and Tools
Subject Cataloging Using the Sears List of Subject Headings
Rules for Applying Subject Headings Using Sears
Subject Cataloging Step by Step Using the Sears List of Subject Headings
Subject Cataloging Final Thoughts
Internet Resources
Discussion Questions
Exercises
5 Subject Classification Rules and Procedures
Introduction
Classification Schemes in Libraries
DDC in Detail
Classification Step by Step
Creating Call Numbers
Procedures for Creating Call Numbers in School Libraries
Alternative Classification
Classification Final Thoughts
Internet Resources
Discussion Questions
Exercises
6 Descriptive Cataloging: Rules, Procedures, and Practices
Introduction
General Rules for Descriptive Cataloging
More on the Core: RDA Core Elements
RDA Core Elements and the MARC Record
The Cataloging Module in the ILS
Standards and Procedures for Copy Cataloging
Standards and Procedures for Original Cataloging
Putting It All Together: RDA and MARC
Internet Resources
Exercises
7 Cataloging Print Resources
Introduction
Cataloging Print Materials
Workflow for Print Resources
Internet Resources
Exercises
8 Cataloging Picture Books, Graphic Novels, Audiovisual, and Realia Resources
Introduction
Workflow for Illustrated, Audiovisual, and Realia Materials
Internet Resources
Exercises
9 Cataloging Electronic Resources
Introduction
Cataloging Electronic Materials
Workflow for Electronic Resources
Internet Resources
Exercises
10 Cataloging Electronic Streaming Resources
Introduction
Cataloging Electronic Streaming Materials
Workflow for Electronic Streaming Resources
Internet Resources
Exercises
Appendix
Glossary
References
Index