Library Cataloging
Over on the RadCat (Radical Cataloging) list there has been some discussion about justification for cataloging in light of pre-processed books. It has been mentioned that it would be nice to have someone check the cataloging, there are often mistakes. Also mentioned was there is a need for local decisions based on the users of a particular library. Another reason would be distant users. As we put our catalogs on the Web and begin serving remote users and as the push for distance education becomes stronger better cataloging will be necessary.
- Fundamentals Of The Nlm Classification
NLM announces a classification course.The Cataloging Section of the National Library of Medicine® is pleased to announce the availability of an new e-learning course called Fundamentals of the NLM Classification. It is available as a link from the Cataloging...
- Vision
I a few days our library staff are meeting to discuss our vision for the library. Here is what I have, am I missing anything? Our clients are moving to desktop delivery. Journal and handbooks and manuals should be easily available to them electronically....
- Distance Learning Librarians
The application website for the 2003 Summer Workshop for Distance Learning Librarians has opened. It will be at The University Center (North of Houston, Tex.) from July 14-18, 2003. Here's the application.For more information on the 2003 Workshop,...
- Not Cataloging, Reference
Last week I attended the Summer Workshop for Distance Learning Librarians, a week of training on providing service to remote patrons. Very well done and interesting. One session was on using Chat for reference. I was surprised to see how many libraries...
- Conferences
SLA and ALA are both about to happen. I'll miss SLA, some very good and interesting people and great parties. PAM (Physics Astronomy Math) folks are a wonderful group. Maybe next year. I just couldn't find the time. Coming up I have some vacation...
Library Cataloging
Distance Education
Over on the RadCat (Radical Cataloging) list there has been some discussion about justification for cataloging in light of pre-processed books. It has been mentioned that it would be nice to have someone check the cataloging, there are often mistakes. Also mentioned was there is a need for local decisions based on the users of a particular library. Another reason would be distant users. As we put our catalogs on the Web and begin serving remote users and as the push for distance education becomes stronger better cataloging will be necessary.
A remote patron cannot check out the book on the shelf and waste a few minutes if it does not suit their requirements. They must either make a trip to the collection or have the item sent to them. Either way it could be a significant investment in time for either the library or the user. Inclusion of a summary note and/or the table of contents would pay for itself if only used once to decide the item was not what was wanted. To serve the distance learning community our records need to be richer and more descriptive.
Later this summer I'll be attending a workshop on distance learning. The place of good cataloging in that context is sure to be an impotant topic. Post a comment if you work with distance students.
- Fundamentals Of The Nlm Classification
NLM announces a classification course.The Cataloging Section of the National Library of Medicine® is pleased to announce the availability of an new e-learning course called Fundamentals of the NLM Classification. It is available as a link from the Cataloging...
- Vision
I a few days our library staff are meeting to discuss our vision for the library. Here is what I have, am I missing anything? Our clients are moving to desktop delivery. Journal and handbooks and manuals should be easily available to them electronically....
- Distance Learning Librarians
The application website for the 2003 Summer Workshop for Distance Learning Librarians has opened. It will be at The University Center (North of Houston, Tex.) from July 14-18, 2003. Here's the application.For more information on the 2003 Workshop,...
- Not Cataloging, Reference
Last week I attended the Summer Workshop for Distance Learning Librarians, a week of training on providing service to remote patrons. Very well done and interesting. One session was on using Chat for reference. I was surprised to see how many libraries...
- Conferences
SLA and ALA are both about to happen. I'll miss SLA, some very good and interesting people and great parties. PAM (Physics Astronomy Math) folks are a wonderful group. Maybe next year. I just couldn't find the time. Coming up I have some vacation...