Category: The cat’s meow :|b cataloging tips
Cataloging tips for library cats.
Dewey numbers – some background and a cool tool
(Tip: scroll to boldface hyperlink toward end of this post to get to the linked tool directly.) Not everyone loves the Dewey system. It was created by one person and reflects that one person’s bias. Melville Dewey built it quickly, it took him weeks. Library of Congress, the system used by most universities, was built by a committee. It took decades to complete it. Because Dewey is strictly numerical, precise Dewey numbers can be very long and unwieldy. LC is alpha-numeric. Some libraries have experimented with other systems such as … read more Dewey numbers – some background and a cool tool
Anatomy of a title field
If you are interested in MaRC cataloging, the first field to master is the 245– also known as the title field. When I started this blog, I imagined a nice, succinct post on the title field. I no longer think this is possible. I still think mastering the 245 makes for a good introduction to MaRC cataloging. I just no longer it’s possible to be succinct when when discussing title fields (or anything else in a MaRC record). Instead, I’m going to write a long post. If you have enough … read more Anatomy of a title field
UPRLC 2025 Cataloging PowerPoints
As promised, here are the power point slides for my presentations at the UPRLC Conference in Iron Mountain. It’s always great to see you in person. If you weren’t at the conference and you only have time for one of my slide shows, try taking the quiz: What’s Wrong with this MaRC Record? Here’s the answer sheet. Other presentations: Adding Anything You Want What Every Library Workers Wants to Understand about the Library Catalog Serial-us-ly: Periodicals If you are interested in more refresher training on cataloging topics, don’t forget … read more UPRLC 2025 Cataloging PowerPoints
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