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Completely updated, and with a new section on using the computer in the cataloguing function, the new edition of this guide is a useful tool for the volunteer or paraprofessional in a small library. Covering the essentials in clear non-technical language, Herbert Hoffman explains the how and why of arranging publications, the principles of cataloguing (including description, main and added entries, analytics, the shelf list, cross references, and filing) and on-line records. Nearly 100 examples illustrate cataloguing practice.

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Author:   Herbert Hoffman
Publisher:   Scarecrow Press
Imprint:   Scarecrow Press
Edition:   Third Edition
Dimensions:   Width: 14.70cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 22.60cm
Weight:   0.404kg
ISBN:  

9780810837300

ISBN 10:   0810837307
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   08 January 2002
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Introduciton Part 3 Part I: Arrangement of Publications on the Shelf Chapter 4 1 Structure of Publications Chapter 5 2 Files, Shelf Arrangement, and Classification Chapter 6 3 Location Codes or Call Numbers Part 7 Part II: Cataloging Chapter 8 4 Description Principle Chapter 9 5 Preparing Catalog Cards: The Main Entry Chapter 10 6 What Goes on the Title Main Entry Chapter 11 7 Preparing Catalog Cards: Added Entries Chapter 12 8 Author and Title Added Entries Chapter 13 9 Categorical Added Entries: Subject and Form Headings Chapter 14 10 Linked Entries or Analytics Chapter 15 11 Shelf List Chapter 16 12 Cross-References Chapter 17 13 Filing Part 18 Part III: Using the Computer Chapter 19 14 Doing Cataloging Cards with the Help of a Computer Chapter 20 15 Doing Away with Cards: The On-line Catalog Chapter 21 16 Downloading MARC Records from a Bibliographic Utility Chapter 22 Appendix A Examples of Catalog Cards Chapter 23 Appendix B Library Supplies and Equipment

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The study of this book will probably simplify the reader's life in the library...Recommended for special libraries. Catholic Library World Might be used to good effect by very small, general, stand alone libraries that do not have opportunities to join with other libraries in cooperative ventures. Technicalities

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Herbert H. Hoffman is librarian at Rancho Santiago Community College, Santa Ana, California, where he divides his time among technical services, reference work, and teaching. He has contributed to a number of professional journals, and is the author of several books in the library field.

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