Organizing Information in School Libraries

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