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The training guides and course materials in this section will help you sharpen existing skills and learn new ones. Also see related Cataloging Manuals.

Descriptive Cataloging (General Tools)
Serials SCCTP Training Materials
Cooperative Cataloging Training (CCT) --materials & links to course information
Cataloging for the 21st Century--materials & links to course information
PDF brochure about Cataloger's Learning Workshop courses & accompanying training materials

New course materials now available

New course materials coming within the next year . . .

Note: When the workshop materials for the above courses become available, CDS will announce them here and in the Cataloger's Learning Workshop at http://www.loc.gov/catworkshop-- a clearinghouse portal for cataloging & metadata training resources for information workers.

Descriptive Cataloging

• Cataloging Concepts: Descriptive Cataloging
• MARC Content Designation. Learn how to apply MARC coding in a cataloging environment

Subject Cataloging

• Basic Subject Cataloging Using LCSH (CCT)

Cataloging Concepts: Descriptive Cataloging (2002)

The Library of Congress proudly presents its own introductory course in descriptive cataloging. Ideal for in-house training of technical services staff as well as other staff who need familiarity with standard bibliographic records. Also useful to library schools, bibliographic utilities, and other library training providers. Developed by LC's Technical Processing and Automation Instruction Office, these proven materials are now available to the library community at large.

Revised and updated in 2002, the course material reflects changes in AACR2 and Library of Congress Rule Interpretations and all relevant titles in the MARC 21 publications. Designed for six three-hour classroom sessions (for a total of 18 hours), the course gives trainees the knowledge to:

• interpret and use current (AACR2) catalog records
• define the purpose and scope of descriptive cataloging
• define standard terms used in processing activities
• identify tools used for descriptive cataloging of book and non-book materials
• identify areas and elements of manual and online bibliographic records as determined by ISBD
• identify the MARC tag for each area of the online bibliographic record
• describe underlying principles for selecting and formulating main and added entries
• define the purpose and identify the structure of online name and series authority records.

Includes:

ISBN 0-8444-1062-4 (Instructor's Manual), ISBN 0-8444-1065-9 (Trainee's Manual)

Set of 1 Instructor's Manual & 1 Trainee's Manual (for the instructor, or if used as a self-study course).
Price of set:
$145 North America
$155 outside North America

Additional copies of the Trainee Manual (for each trainee in the class).
Price per manual:
$55 North America
$65 outside North America

Multiple Copies Discount: Purchase 10 or more copies, have them shipped to one address, and save:
10-99 copies: discounted 10%
100-199 copies: discounted 20%
200 or more copies: discounted 25%

MARC Content Designation (2004 revision of 2002 edition)

Focuses on the specifics of MARC coding as applied to bibliographic records. It covers the basics of MARC coding wth special emphasis on coding monographs. The Trainee Manual introduces MARC bibliographic tags and provides examples of tags and tables listing tags, indicators, and subfield codes. It also gives guidelines and explanations for applying particular codes and includes practice exercises at the end of each chapter. Chapters are arranged by MARC tag. The Trainee Manual may be used as a stand-alone reference after the class has been completed.

In the 2nd edition, all references to LC's earlier MUMS cataloging system have been replaced by examples based on LC's new Integrated Library System. Because the 1st edition used "systems neutral" presentations, examples and exercises in the 2nd edition have changed only in so far as MARC has changed. Examples are as they would be in the MARC Format except that a space is added before and after subfield codes to ensure clarity, and indicator positions contain a blank where either the position is undefined in MARC 21 or a blank is specified.

The Instructor's Manual includes instructions for teaching the course, explanations of the various sets of examples used in the Trainee Manual, keys to the exercises following each chapter, and more omprehensive explanations covering the application of codes.

Trainee Manual--414 pages, loose-leaf with binder and tabs. Chapters are arranged by MARC tags with exercises at the end of each section. Also contains examples and guidance for applying content designators. The Trainee Manual can be used as a handy stand-alone reference after the course in completed. ISBN 0-8444-1066-7

Instructor's Manual--342 pages, loose-leaf with binder and tabs. Includes procedural instructions for teaching the course, detailed explanations of examples used in the Trainee Manual, keys to the exercises and fuller information to help the instructor guide the trainee in understanding the bibliographic content. The Trainee Manual contains the complete guidelines for the use of all content designators. ISBN 0-8444-1063-2

• This is the next step in training after Cataloging Concepts.


• Written and reviewed by Library of Congress cataloging experts.
  All information is authoritative.
• Examples are generic MARC format with references to the displays found in specific computer systems such as OCLC and RLIN.
  Easy to apply by staff outside the Library of Congress.


• Includes exercises at the end of each section.
  Helps you refine understanding and remember concepts.


• Trainee Manual is designed to stand alone as a reference tool after completing the class.
  You can continue to use the information on the job.

  Set of 1 Instructor's Manual and 1 Trainee Manual
  Price:
  $70 in North America
  $80 outside North America

  Additional copies of the Trainee Manual
  Price:
  $30 in North America
  $35 outside North America

  Multiple Copies Discount: Purchase 10 or more copies, have them shipped to one address, and save:
  10-99 copies: discounted 10%
  100-199 copies: discounted 20%
  200 or more copies: discounted 25%

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Serials Cataloging

• Integrating Resources Cataloging Workshop
• Basic Serials Cataloging Workshop - 2005 Revision now available
• Serial Holdings Workshop
• Electronic Serials Cataloging Workshop -- 2005 Revision now available
• Advanced Serials Cataloging Workshop-- 2005 Revision now available

See related serials publications CONSER Editing Guide and CONSER Cataloging Manual.

Integrating Resources Cataloging Workshop (Revised February 2005)

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Being revised now

Offered in PDF for faster delivery.

Prepared by Steven J. Miller (University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee) for the Serials Cataloging Cooperative Training Program (SCCTP) under the auspices of the CONSER Program.

The workshop is based on the revised chapters 9 and 12 of AACR2 and other related chapters pertaining to cataloging integrating resources. It covers all integrating resources, with an emphasis on electronic resources. The workshop also covers the new and revised rules now found in these chapters and provides timely guidance to monograph, serials, and electronic resource catalogers.The course contains optional sessions so it can be held in either a one or one-and-a- half day session.

The sessions include:

• An introduction to integrating resources and their identification
• Instructions for cataloging updating Web sites, databases, and loose-leafs
• Making changes to records
• Case studies and more difficult aspects of cataloging electronic integrating resources
• Resource selection and options for access
• An optional session on the cataloging of loose-leaf services by Rhonda Lawrence, (UCLA Law Library)

Package includes PowerPoint presentation files, Portable Document Format (PDF) files for the Instructor's and Trainee manuals, and cover art for manual binders. The Instructor's Manual (444 single-sided, 8 ½" x 11", loose-leaf pages when replicated) provides course objectives, step-by-step procedures, answers to exercise questions, and suggestions for warm-up exercises. The Trainee Manual (270 single-sided, 8 ½" x 11", loose-leaf pages when replicated) includes course content, work forms for exercises, and additional materials including a bibliography and answers to the exercises.

ISBN 0-8444-1135-3 (Instructor Manual)
ISBN 0-8444-1136-1 (Trainee Manual)

Upon purchase, customers will be emailed the course files with cost determined by the number of copies the customer expects to replicate (see chart below). Purchasers are responsible for replication, binders and package assembly.

Price schedule for replicating copies *

for replication of 1-4 copies	$70
for replication of 5-10 copies	$100
for replication of 11-30 copies	$200
for replication of 31-50 copies	$300
for replication of 51- 100 copies	$600
for replication of 100+ copies	$1,000

Copyright ^© 2001-2007 United States Library of Congress. All rights reserved both in the United States and abroad. Reproduction of this item is restricted by the terms of the purchase agreement between the Library of Congress and the purchaser of this item. Additional use of this item shall not be considered fair use to the extent the item is a consumable consisting of or containing a workbook, exercises, a standardized test, a test booklet, an answer sheet, or similar materials. For permission to engage in use of this item otherwise reserved to the United States Library of Congress, contact the Library of Congress Cataloging Distribution Service.

*Fees support the development and distribution of these course materials on a cost-recovery basis by the Cataloging Distribution Service.

Basic Serials Cataloging Workshop (Revised 2005)

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Bering revised now

Originally prepared by Cameron J. Campbell, University of Chicago, for the Serials Cataloging Cooperative Training Program (SCCTP) under the auspices of the CONSER Program. Revised 2005.

Workshop Table of Contents

Hands on training course for beginning serials catalogers. An excellent introduction to the intricacies of serials cataloging based on the essential serials cataloging tools CONSER Cataloging Manual and CONSER Editing Guide. Designed as a two-day course, the curriculum covers original and copy cataloging of print and electronic serials. Instruction is based on AACR2, LC Rule Interpretations, and MARC formats as explained in the CONSER Cataloging Manual and CONSER Editing Guide.

Because they are created for a classroom setting with lecture notes and exercises, the Basic Serials Cataloging Workshop training materials are perfect for training center courses or in-house instruction. The Workshop course content and exercises are also an excellent self-study resource.

Package includes PowerPoint presentation files, Portable Document Format (PDF) files for the Instructor's and Trainee manuals, and cover art for manual binders. The Instructor's Manual (404 single-sided, 8 ½" x 11", loose-leaf pages when replicated) provides course objectives, step-by-step procedures, answers to exercise questions, and suggestions for warm-up exercises. The Trainee Manual (316 single-sided, 8 ½" x 11", loose-leaf pages when replicated) includes course content, work forms for exercises, and additional materials including a bibliography and answers to the exercises.

ISBN 0-8444-1142-6 (Instructor Manual)
ISBN 0-8444-1143-4 (Trainee Manual)

Upon purchase, customers will be emailed the course files with cost determined by the number of copies the customer expects to replicate (see chart below). Purchasers are responsible for replication, binders and package assembly.

Price schedule for replicating copies *

for replication of 1-4 copies	$70
for replication of 5-10 copies	$100
for replication of 11-30 copies	$200
for replication of 31-50 copies	$300
for replication of 51- 100 copies	$600
for replication of 100+ copies	$1,000

Copyright ^© 2001-2008 United States Library of Congress. All rights reserved both in the United States and abroad. Reproduction of this item is restricted by the terms of the purchase agreement between the Library of Congress and the purchaser of this item. Additional use of this item shall not be considered fair use to the extent the item is a consumable consisting of or containing a workbook, exercises, a standardized test, a test booklet, an answer sheet, or similar materials. For permission to engage in use of this item otherwise reserved to the United States Library of Congress, contact the Library of Congress Cataloging Distribution Service.

*Fees support the development and distribution of these course materials on a cost-recovery basis by the Cataloging Distribution Service.

Serial Holdings Workshop (Revised 2002)

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2008 revision coming soon

Prepared by Frieda Rosenberg (University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill) and Thom Saudargas (College Center for Library Automation) for the Serials Cataloging Cooperative Training Program (SCCTP) under the auspices of the CONSER Program.

Exciting course package developed for authoritative training in creating holdings records and publication patterns. Provides up-to-the-minute answers to the question of why holdings are important and provides background on key standards. Designed for staff who create holdings records and are new to MARC 21 Format for Holdings Data (MFHD) and ANSI/NISO Z39.71–1999. Also valuable for managers and system designers who want to know more about MFHD and its uses.

Designed for a classroom setting, the course package provides set-by-step instruction materials and exercises for creating formatted and free text holdings and publication patterns. Time is also reserved for discussion of local system implementation. Perfect for training center or in-house instruction as well as self-study. The course content may be adapted as a one day (6.5 hr.) or a one and a half day (10.5 hr.) workshop, depending on local needs.

Package includes Portable Document Format (PDF) files for the Instructor's and Trainee manuals, PowerPoint presentation files and cover art for manual binders. The Instructor's Manual (150 double-sided, loose-leaf pages when replicated) provides course objectives, step-by-step procedures and answers to exercise questions. The Trainee Manual (177 double-sided, loose-leaf pages when replicated) includes course content, work forms for exercises, and additional materials including a bibliography and answers to the exercises.

ISBN 0-8444-1034-7 (Instructor Manual)
ISBN 0-8444-1034-9 (Trainee Manual)

Upon purchase, customers will be emailed the course files with cost determined by the number of copies the customer expects to replicate (see chart below). Purchasers are responsible for replication, binders and package assembly.

Price schedule for replicating copies: *

for replication of 1-4 copies	$70
for replication of 5-10 copies	$100
for replication of 11-30 copies	$200
for replication of 31-50 copies	$300
for replication of 51- 100 copies	$600
for replication of 100+ copies	$1,000

Copyright ^© 2001-2008 United States Library of Congress. All rights reserved both in the United States and abroad. Reproduction of this item is restricted by the terms of the purchase agreement between the Library of Congress and the purchaser of this item. Additional use of this item shall not be considered fair use to the extent the item is a consumable consisting of or containing a workbook, exercises, a standardized test, a test booklet, an answer sheet, or similar materials. For permission to engage in use of this item otherwise reserved to the United States Library of Congress, contact the Library of Congress Cataloging Distribution Service.

*Fees support the development and distribution of these course materials on a cost-recovery basis by the Cataloging Distribution Service.

Electronic Serials Cataloging Workshop (Revised 2005)

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Prepared by Les Hawkins of the Serial Records Division, Library of Congress, and Steven Shadle, University of Washington, for the Serials Cataloginig Cooperative Training Program (SCCTP) under the auspices of the CONSER Program.

Workshop Table of Contents

Designed to be an excellent hands-on training course for the ever growing field of cataloging electronic serials. This workshop is based on the revision of chapter 12 of the Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, 2nd edition, revised, Library of Congress Rule Interpretations, the MARC 21 Formats, and non-CONSER specific policies and practices set forth in the CONSER Cataloging Manual and CONSER Editing Guide. Designed as a one-day course, the curriculum includes the following:

Package includes Portable Document Format (PDF) files for the Instructor's and Trainee manuals, PowerPoint presentation files and cover art for manual binders. The Instructor's Manual (260 single-sided, loose-leaf pages when replicated) provides course objectives, step-by-step procedures and answers to exercise questions. The Trainee Manual (184 single-sided, loose-leaf pages when replicated) includes course content, work forms for exercises, and additional materials including a bibliography and answers to the exercises.

ISBN 0-8444-1150-7 (Instructor Manual)
ISBN 0-8444-1149-9 (Trainee Manual)

Upon purchase, customers will be emailed the course files with cost determined by the number of copies the customer expects to replicate (see chart below). Purchasers are responsible for replication, binders and package assembly.

Price schedule for replicating copies: *

for replication of 1-4 copies	$70
for replication of 5-10 copies	$100
for replication of 11-30 copies	$200
for replication of 31-50 copies	$300
for replication of 51- 100 copies	$600
for replication of 100+ copies	$1,000

Copyright ^© 2001-2008 United States Library of Congress. All rights reserved both in the United States and abroad. Reproduction of this item is restricted by the terms of the purchase agreement between the Library of Congress and the purchaser of this item. Additional use of this item shall not be considered fair use to the extent the item is a consumable consisting of or containing a workbook, exercises, a standardized test, a test booklet, an answer sheet, or similar materials. For permission to engage in use of this item otherwise reserved to the United States Library of Congress, contact the Library of Congress Cataloging Distribution Service.

*Fees support the development and distribution of these course materials on a cost-recovery basis by the Cataloging Distribution Service.

Advanced Serials Cataloging Workshop (Revised 2005)

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Prepared by Kristin Lindlan, University of Washington, and Margaret Mering, University of Nebraska - Lincoln for the Serials Cataloging Cooperative Training Program (SCCTP) under the auspices of the CONSER program.

Workshop Table of Contents

An in-depth course on the rules and practices applied to original cataloging of serials. While the course focuses on printed serials, the instructions are applicable to serials in any format. Course topics include:

• What is a serial in the revised scope of AACR2 and how do serials compare to monographs and integrating resources
• An area-by-area approach to the cataloging of serials, including some of the more complex aspects: uniform titles, links, designations, and title transcription
• Cataloging of special kinds of serials: supplements, cumulations, reprints, microform reproductions, and conference publications
• Major and minor changes, particularly what constitutes a major title change in the revised rules
• Discussion of how serial records are used in libraries and displayed in library OPACs

Designed for catalogers who perform original cataloging of serials in any format or extensive editing of copy. Attendees should have some experience with original cataloging of serials or copy cataloging or at least have taken the Basic Serials Cataloging Workshop.

Package includes Portable Document Format (PDF) files for the Instructor's and Trainee manuals, PowerPoint presentation files and cover art for manual binders. The Instructor's Manual, (348 sheets if printed single-sided) provides course objectives, step-by-step procedures and answers to exercise questions. The Trainee Manual (314 sheets if printed single-sided) includes course content, work forms for exercises, and additional materials including a bibliography and answers to the exercises.

ISBN 08444-1140-X (Instructor Manual)
ISBN 08444-1141-8 (Trainee Manual)

Upon purchase, customers will be emailed the course files with cost determined by the number of copies the customer expects to replicate (see chart below). Purchasers are responsible for replication, binders and package assembly.

Price schedule for replicating copies: *

for replication of 1-4 copies	$70
for replication of 5-10 copies	$100
for replication of 11-30 copies	$200
for replication of 31-50 copies	$300
for replication of 51- 100 copies	$600
for replication of 100+ copies	$1,000

Copyright ^© 2001-2008 United States Library of Congress. All rights reserved both in the United States and abroad. Reproduction of this item is restricted by the terms of the purchase agreement between the Library of Congress and the purchaser of this item. Additional use of this item shall not be considered fair use to the extent the item is a consumable consisting of or containing a workbook, exercises, a standardized test, a test booklet, an answer sheet, or similar materials. For permission to engage in use of this item otherwise reserved to the United States Library of Congress, contact the Library of Congress Cataloging Distribution Service.

*Fees support the development and distribution of these course materials on a cost-recovery basis by the Cataloging Distribution Service.

Cooperative Cataloging Training (CCT)

Basic Subject Cataloging Using LCSH (Revised 2007)

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Prepared through an initiative by the Program for Cooperative Cataloging (PCC) and the Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS).

Provides attendees with a solid foundation in the principles and practices of subject cataloging using Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH), an introduction to the most important tools, and practice in formulating heading strings using subdivisions. The course focuses on general skills in order to cover the basics without overwhelming attendees and to allow time for active participation through exercises. Designed as a two-day course, the curriculum includes 15 sessions including the following:

Workshop Table of Contents

Created for a classroom setting with lecture notes and exercises, this course is perfect for a training center, in-house instruction, or an excellent self-study resource.

Package includes Portable Document Format (PDF) files for the Instructor's and Trainee manuals, PowerPoint presentation files (483 slides) and cover art for manual binders. The Instructor's Manual (692 single-sided, loose-leaf pages when replicated) provides course objectives, step-by-step procedures and answers to exercise questions. The Trainee Manual (380 single-sided, loose-leaf pages when replicated) includes course content, work forms for exercises, and additional materials including a bibliography and answers to the exercises.

ISBN 0-8444-1156-6 (Instructor Manual)
ISBN 0-8444-1157-4 (Trainee Manual)

Upon purchase, customers will be emailed the course files with cost determined by the number of copies the customer expects to replicate (see chart below). Purchasers are responsible for replication, binders and package assembly.

Price schedule for replicating copies: *

Copyright ^© 2004-2008 United States Library of Congress. All rights reserved both in the United States and abroad. Reproduction of this item is restricted by the terms of the purchase agreement between the Library of Congress and the purchaser of this item. Additional use of this item shall not be considered fair use to the extent the item is a consumable consisting of or containing a workbook, exercises, a standardized test, a test booklet, an answer sheet, or similar materials. For permission to engage in use of this item otherwise reserved to the United States Library of Congress, contact the Library of Congress Cataloging Distribution Service.

*Fees support the development and distribution of these course materials on a cost-recovery basis by the Cataloging Distribution Service.

Basic Creation of Name and Title Authorities (Revised 2006)

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Workshop Table of Contents

Provides the basic principles of creating authority records. Includes background information on why authority control is important and a brief description of the development of the standards and modules on creating MARC 21 authority records for personal, corporate, conference, geographic names and uniform titles. Modules are accompanied with system-neutral exercises and include time for discussion of local system implementation. The course is designed for those who are new to the use, creation, and maintenance of MARC 21-based name and title authorities. While the course is essential for new catalogers, those responsible for day-to-day authority maintenance work and seasoned catalogers will also find it useful. Some modules will interest reference librarians, authority vendors, and library school professionals. A basic knowledge of the MARC 21 format is helpful.

This workshop is designed as a one-and-a-half-day (10.5 hours) session; but one-and-a-half to two days are recommended to allow ample time for exercises and discussion. The second half day includes extra time for exercises, system implementation discussion, and problem solving. This flexible course includes several optional sessions that can be omitted if a one-day workshop is preferred.

Package includes Portable Document Format (PDF) files for the Instructor and Trainee manuals, PowerPoint presentation files and cover art for manual binders. The Instructor Manual (582 single-sided, 8.5" x 11", loose-leaf pages when replicated) provides course objectives, step-by-step procedures, and answers to exercise questions. The Trainee Manual (478 single-sided, 8.5" x 11", loose-leaf pages when replicated) includes course content, work forms for exercises, and additional materials including a bibliography and answers to the exercises.

ISBN 0-8444-1158-2 (Instructor Manual)
ISBN 0-8444-1159-0 (Trainee Manual)

Upon purchase, customers will be emailed the course files with cost determined by the number of copies the customer expects to replicate (see chart below). Purchasers are responsible for replication, binders and package assembly.

Price schedule for replicating copies: *

Copyright ^© 2004-2008 United States Library of Congress. All rights reserved both in the United States and abroad. Reproduction of this item is restricted by the terms of the purchase agreement between the Library of Congress and the purchaser of this item. Additional use of this item shall not be considered fair use to the extent the item is a consumable consisting of or containing a workbook, exercises, a standardized test, a test booklet, an answer sheet, or similar materials. For permission to engage in use of this item otherwise reserved to the United States Library of Congress, contact the Library of Congress Cataloging Distribution Service.

*Fees support the development and distribution of these course materials on a cost-recovery basis by the Cataloging Distribution Service.

Fundamentals of Library of Congress Classification (2007)

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Provides authoritative standardized training in the principles and practices of Library of Congress Classification (LCC). The course includes background on the development and structure of LCC and on the elements that make up a call number, as well as guidance in shelflisting practice and the use of essential tools. Emphasis is on basic skills and on application of LCC in areas most often used by generalists, including a special focus on schedules H, N, and P. The workshop concludes with a session on local decisions and on proposing new class numbers through SACO.

Designed to cover basic skills, the workshop will be useful to those who are new to classification using LCC but who have some basic knowledge of cataloging and the MARC 21 formats. While not designed to cover advanced or specialized topics, the course will also be a useful review for experienced catalogers, especially those who supervise or train other catalogers. The course is designed as a two-day workshop.

Workshop Table of Contents

Package includes Portable Document Format (PDF) files for the Instructor and Trainee manuals, PowerPoint presentation files and cover art for manual binders. The Instructor Manual (770 single-sided, 8.5" x 11" loose-leaf pages when replicated) provides course objectives, step-by-step procedures and answers to exercise questions. The Trainee Manual (424 single-sided, 8.5" x 11" loose-leaf pages when replicated) includes course content, work forms for exercises, and additional materials including a bibliography and answers to the exercises. There are 554 PowerPoint slides.

ISBN number: 978-0-8444-1186-8 or 0-8444-1186-8 (Instructor Manual)
ISBN number: 978-0-8444-1191-0 or 0-8444-1191-4 (Trainee Manual)

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Copyright ^© 2004-2008 United States Library of Congress. All rights reserved both in the United States and abroad. Reproduction of this item is restricted by the terms of the purchase agreement between the Library of Congress and the purchaser of this item. Additional use of this item shall not be considered fair use to the extent the item is a consumable consisting of or containing a workbook, exercises, a standardized test, a test booklet, an answer sheet, or similar materials. For permission to engage in use of this item otherwise reserved to the United States Library of Congress, contact the Library of Congress Cataloging Distribution Service.

*Fees support the development and distribution of these course materials on a cost-recovery basis by the Cataloging Distribution Service.

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Fundamentals of Series Authorities (2007)

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Basic principles of creating series authority records for those who are new to the use, creation, and maintenance of MARC 21 series authorities. Previous experience with name authorities is recommended. The modules build basic skills in library staff cataloging or performing tasks dependent on series statements in bibliographic records and series authority records. The first day modules provide a general overview of series for those who see and interpret series statements in catalog records. The second day modules teach skills used in creating series authority records. The library community at-large, including both PCC and non-PCC participants, will benefit greatly from this course. It will be useful for those who are new to the series concepts and who have some basic knowledge of cataloging and the MARC formats. While not designed to cover advanced or specialized topics, the course will also be a useful review for experienced catalogers, especially those who supervise or train other catalogers. Course length: two days.

Workshop Table of Contents

Package includes Portable Document Format (PDF) files for the Instructor and Trainee manuals, PowerPoint presentation files and cover art for manual binders. The Instructor Manual (579 single-sided, 8.5" x 11" loose-leaf pages when replicated) provides course objectives, step-by-step procedures and answers to exercise questions. The Trainee Manual (299 single-sided, 8.5" x 11" loose-leaf pages when replicated) includes course content, work forms for exercises, and additional materials including a bibliography and answers to the exercises. There are 485 PowerPoint slides.

ISBN 978-0-8444-1185-9 or 0-8444-1185-X (Instructor Manual)
ISBN 0-8444-1190-6 (Trainee Manual)

Price schedule for replicating copies: *

Copyright ^© 2004-2008 United States Library of Congress. All rights reserved both in the United States and abroad. Reproduction of this item is restricted by the terms of the purchase agreement between the Library of Congress and the purchaser of this item. Additional use of this item shall not be considered fair use to the extent the item is a consumable consisting of or containing a workbook, exercises, a standardized test, a test booklet, an answer sheet, or similar materials. For permission to engage in use of this item otherwise reserved to the United States Library of Congress, contact the Library of Congress Cataloging Distribution Service.

*Fees support the development and distribution of these course materials on a cost-recovery basis by the Cataloging Distribution Service.

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Cataloging for the 21st Century

Rules and Tools for Cataloging Internet Resources (2005)

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Introduces students to primary concepts and categories that carry across electronic resource cataloging and managing e-resources in online catalogs. Provides a general overview of the specifics of cataloging details. It will help participants recognize record elements that should be present according to current national standards and edit records for copy cataloging and local catalog management, but the course does not actually teach students how to perform original cataloging. This workshop provides instruction and exercises in various aspects of MARC/AACR2 cataloging of electronic resources. It is designed for practicing catalogers from all types of libraries who have a working knowledge of MARC and AACR2, and covers the following topics: cataloging electronic monographs and serials, cataloging multiple versions and aggregators, cataloging electronic integrating resources (Web sites and databases), updating integrating resource bibliographic records for changes, and machine-assisted generation of cataloging. Course length: two days.

Workshop Table of Contents

Package includes Portable Document Format (PDF) files for the Instructor and Trainee manuals, PowerPoint presentation files and cover art for manual binders. The Instructor Manual (149 double-sided, 8.5" x 11" loose-leaf pages when replicated) provides course objectives, step-by-step procedures and answers to exercise questions. The Trainee Manual (248 double-sided, 8.5" x 11" loose-leaf pages when replicated) includes course content, work forms for exercises, and additional materials including a bibliography and answers to the exercises.

ISBN 0-8444-1126-4 (Instructor Manual)
ISBN 0-8444-1127-2 (Trainee Manual)

Upon purchase, customers will be emailed the course files with cost determined by the number of copies the customer expects to replicate (see chart below). Purchasers are responsible for replication, binders and package assembly.

Price schedule for replicating copies: *

Copyright ^© 2004-2008 United States Library of Congress. All rights reserved both in the United States and abroad. Reproduction of this item is restricted by the terms of the purchase agreement between the Library of Congress and the purchaser of this item. Additional use of this item shall not be considered fair use to the extent the item is a consumable consisting of or containing a workbook, exercises, a standardized test, a test booklet, an answer sheet, or similar materials. For permission to engage in use of this item otherwise reserved to the United States Library of Congress, contact the Library of Congress Cataloging Distribution Service.

*Fees support the development and distribution of these course materials on a cost-recovery basis by the Cataloging Distribution Service.

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Metadata Standards and Applications (2007)

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Presents 21st century bibliographic control concepts, including metadata standards and applications. The goal of the course is to relate what attendees already know about library catalog metadata to digital library metadata, thereby preparing them to apply their current knowledge to new areas. This workshop is designed for practicing catalogers (with or without MLS degrees) from all types of libraries, with a working knowledge of MARC and concepts of bibliographic control. The workshop explores the following topics:

Workshop Table of Contents

Metadata Standards and Applications is designed as a two-day workshop.

Package includes Portable Document Format (PDF) files for the Instructor and Trainee manuals, PowerPoint presentation files and cover art for manual binders. The Instructor Manual (343 single-sided, 8.5" x 11" looseleaf pages when replicated) provides course objectives, step-by-step procedures and answers to exercise questions. The Trainee Manual (202 single-sided, 8.5" x 11" looseleaf pages when replicated) includes course content, work forms for exercises, and additional materials including a bibliography and answers to the exercises.

ISBN: 978-0-8444-1170-1 (Instructor Manual)
ISBN: 978-0-8444-1171X (Trainee Manual)

Upon purchase, customers will be emailed the course files with cost determined by the number of copies the customer expects to replicate (see chart below). Purchasers are responsible for replication, binders and package assembly.

Price schedule for replicating copies: *

Copyright ^© 2004-2008 United States Library of Congress. All rights reserved both in the United States and abroad. Reproduction of this item is restricted by the terms of the purchase agreement between the Library of Congress and the purchaser of this item. Additional use of this item shall not be considered fair use to the extent the item is a consumable consisting of or containing a workbook, exercises, a standardized test, a test booklet, an answer sheet, or similar materials. For permission to engage in use of this item otherwise reserved to the United States Library of Congress, contact the Library of Congress Cataloging Distribution Service.

*Fees support the development and distribution of these course materials on a cost-recovery basis by the Cataloging Distribution Service.

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Principles of Controlled Vocabulary and Thesaurus Design (2008)
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Provides an overview of thesaurus design principles, methods for building a controlled vocabulary, and an examination of selected controlled vocabularies. The workshop presents catalogers with a rationale for the use of controlled vocabularies and prepares them to participate in the development of specialized thesauri of glossaries for specific projects. This course is ideal for practicing catalogers (with or without MLS degrees) from all types of libraries, with a working knowledge of MARC and AACR2. During the course, attendees explore the following topics:

Principles of Controlled Vocabulary and Thesaurus Design is designed as a two-day workshop.

Package includes Portable Document Format (PDF) files for the Instructor and Trainee manuals, PowerPoint presentation files and cover art for manual binders. The Instructor Manual provides course objectives, step-by-step procedures and answers to exercise questions. The Trainee Manual includes course content, work forms for exercises, and additional materials including a bibliography and answers to the exercises.

ISBN: to be announced (Instructor Manual)
ISBN: to be announced (Trainee Manual)

Upon purchase, customers will be emailed the course files with cost determined by the number of copies the customer expects to replicate. Purchasers are responsible for replication, binders and package assembly.

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Metadata and Digital Library Development (2007)
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Offered in PDF for faster delivery

In an applied, exercise-based context, this course introduces practicing catalogers to metadata implementation considerations and processes in a digital library development context. It prepares attendees to serve as metadata specialists in digital library projects. During the course, attendees explore the following:

Workshop Table of Contents

Metadata and Digital Library Development is designed as a two-day workshop.

Package includes Portable Document Format (PDF) files for the Instructor and Trainee manuals, PowerPoint presentation files and cover art for manual binders. The Instructor Manual provides course objectives, step-by-step procedures and answers to exercise questions. The Trainee Manual includes course content, work forms for exercises, and additional materials including a bibliography and answers to the exercises.

ISBN 978-0-8444-1166-3 (Instructor Manual)
ISBN 978-0-8444-1167-1 (Trainee Manual)

Upon purchase, customers will be emailed the course files with cost determined by the number of copies the customer expects to replicate. Purchasers are responsible for replication, binders and package assembly.

Price schedule for replicating copies: *

Copyright ^© 2004-2008 United States Library of Congress. All rights reserved both in the United States and abroad. Reproduction of this item is restricted by the terms of the purchase agreement between the Library of Congress and the purchaser of this item. Additional use of this item shall not be considered fair use to the extent the item is a consumable consisting of or containing a workbook, exercises, a standardized test, a test booklet, an answer sheet, or similar materials. For permission to engage in use of this item otherwise reserved to the United States Library of Congress, contact the Library of Congress Cataloging Distribution Service.

*Fees support the development and distribution of these course materials on a cost-recovery basis by the Cataloging Distribution Service.

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Digital Project Planning and Management Basics (2008)
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Offered in PDF for faster delivery

• Creating a project management roadmap: overview of the process
• Making the case: collaboration and team building (both intra- and inter-agency collaboration)
• Development: focus on the scope and nature of the project, partnerships, grant writing, in-kind requirements
• Assessment: steps to follow, requirements, evaluation tools and techniques, issues

As publication date draws near, more information will be posted here and in the Cataloger's Learning Workshop at http://www.loc.gov/catworkshop-- a clearinghouse portal for cataloging & metadata training resources for information workers.

ISBN 978-0-8444-1210-4 (Instructor Manual)
ISBN 978-0-8444-1211-2 (Trainee Manual)

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