Description:

Come learn why MARC is the foundation for all library catalogs. This full-day session introduces the MARC record, its formats and structure and its use in many different systems. The class consists of lecture, demonstration and exercises. Topics include history of the MARC format, applications of the MARC record, the fixed and variable fields, differences among record formats and which fields can be searched and how.

Intended Audience:

Paraprofessional and professional staff in acquisitions, cataloging, interlibrary loan and reference.

Associated Training Tracks:

Cataloging and Technical Services

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Related Items:

This class is part of the Cataloging and Technical Services Track. Other classes in this track are:

General Cataloging Principles and Practices (core)
OCLC Connexion Browser Searching Skills (core)
OCLC Connexion Browser Copy Cataloging Skills (core)
Introduction to the Authority File (core)
Basic MARC Tagging for Books (core)
Evaluating Technical Services (elective)
Introduction to DDC/WebDewey (elective)
Basic MARC Tagging for Serials (elective)
Cataloging: Core and Minimal (elective)
Cataloging for Non-Catalogers (elective)
Cataloging Basics: Description (elective)
Cataloging Basics: Access Points (elective)

Registration:

You may register for a class using one of two methods:
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PDF Form:  Print out the registration form and fax it to LYRASIS at 404.892.7879.