Library Cataloging
I've recently heard that one can add a catalog to RLIN at no cost. I can't verify this anywhere on the RLG site. I'd like to do this to increase access to our unique collection and provide a backup copy of our catalog in case of disaster. Can any reader verify this? Any other union catalogs looking for contributions?
- Talis Source
Talis Source looks interesting. A union catalog (catalogue) of UK libraries. They freely accept uploaded records, no need for membership. If you are reading this in the UK consider contributing to the effort. How long before they start a US or North American...
- Cataloging Costs
How much will it cost to catalog a collection? The MARC Cost Calculator may provide an answer. Cataloging...
- Isbn
Sometimes it is useful to verify an ISBN. Some online verifiers are:ISBN (Bookland EAN) Online Bar Code Symbol Generator gives a barcode as well as providing a check digit, or verifying that the ISBN is correct. The program may be downloaded or used online.The...
- Rlg's Redlightgreen Project
RLG is looking at a user friendly interface to the union catalog.The RedLightGreen project is a whole new way of thinking about library catalogs. Catalogs today are optimized for inventory control and transaction management - not necessarily information...
- Archives
I've just noticed I've yet to mention the National Union Catalog of Manuscript Collections (NUCMC). This co-operative effort ranks with OCLC and RLIN as one of the most useful in the history of information description.The National Union Catalog...
Library Cataloging
RLG
I've recently heard that one can add a catalog to RLIN at no cost. I can't verify this anywhere on the RLG site. I'd like to do this to increase access to our unique collection and provide a backup copy of our catalog in case of disaster. Can any reader verify this? Any other union catalogs looking for contributions?
- Talis Source
Talis Source looks interesting. A union catalog (catalogue) of UK libraries. They freely accept uploaded records, no need for membership. If you are reading this in the UK consider contributing to the effort. How long before they start a US or North American...
- Cataloging Costs
How much will it cost to catalog a collection? The MARC Cost Calculator may provide an answer. Cataloging...
- Isbn
Sometimes it is useful to verify an ISBN. Some online verifiers are:ISBN (Bookland EAN) Online Bar Code Symbol Generator gives a barcode as well as providing a check digit, or verifying that the ISBN is correct. The program may be downloaded or used online.The...
- Rlg's Redlightgreen Project
RLG is looking at a user friendly interface to the union catalog.The RedLightGreen project is a whole new way of thinking about library catalogs. Catalogs today are optimized for inventory control and transaction management - not necessarily information...
- Archives
I've just noticed I've yet to mention the National Union Catalog of Manuscript Collections (NUCMC). This co-operative effort ranks with OCLC and RLIN as one of the most useful in the history of information description.The National Union Catalog...