Cataloging Electronic Resources

Instructor: Susan M. Sutch

Cataloging Electronic Resources

It's easy to see that more and more library resources are coming to us in electronic format. It's less easy to figure out just how those resources should be handled when it comes to cataloging.

• Should you make one catalog record or two when you have both a print and an electronic version of an item?
• Should an electronic file be treated as a monograph or a serial?
• When tackling electronic resources should you catalog using MARC or some other protocol?

Come learn how to get bibliographic control of this increasingly important material and extend your skills with the latest tips and tricks from the exciting world of cataloging electronic resources.

Workshop Description: This all-day workshop will provide catalogers with guidelines for cataloging a range of electronic resources, including floppy disks, CD-ROMs, electronic serials, etc. The workshop will focus on cataloging locally stored and accessed computer files; though Internet resources will be discussed, this is not primarily a course on cataloging Web-based resources. Attendees will learn practical, useful tips that can be applied immediately. Both MARC and alternative cataloging methods will be discussed.

Highlights:

• Basics
  • definition of electronic resources
  • history
  • types of electronic resources
• MARC cataloging for floppy disks and CD-ROMs
  • formats
  • fixed-field codes
  • variable field decisions
• Approaches to MARC electronic journals cataloging
  • single record
  • separate record
  • aggregator
• Non-MARC cataloging options
  • Dublin-Core
  • indexing
  • mapping from MARC to metadata

Who Should Attend: Experienced MARC catalogers who have a desire to incorporate computer files and internet resources in their approach to cataloging. This workshop is tailored to specific MARC tag and format decisions. The class emphasizes locally-accessed electronic resources over Web-based ones.

Prerequisites: Working familiarity with MARC records and AACR2R concepts and terminology. Previous cataloging coursework is strongly recommended.

Please Note: There is a $75.00 fee for this workshop. Infopeople does not provide parking passes, lunch or refreshments.

Check-in: 8:30 to 9 AM Instruction: 9 AM to 4:30 PM