Description:

This course provides a solid foundation in the principles and practices of online resource cataloging using current descriptive cataloging standards (AACR2/MARC21) and practices (LCRI/CONSER/PCC). At the end of the class, catalogers will:

• Understand the concepts behind the 2002 AACR2 revisions and how they affect electronic resource cataloging
• Know what tools to consult to support the online resource cataloging process
• Be able to catalog online monographs, serials and integrating resources
• Be able to correctly update integrating resource records to reflect changes to the resource
• Have a better understanding of how record sets and machine-generated cataloging can be used to support electronic resource record processing

Intended Audience:

Practicing catalogers from all types of libraries who have a working knowledge of the MARC21 bibliographic format and AACR2.

Associated Training Tracks:

E-Resources

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Related Items:

This class is part of the E-Resources Track. Other classes in this track are:

Cataloging Internet Resources (elective) 
E-Resource Wrangling: An Introduction to ERM Systems (core)
Evaluation of Electronic Resources (core)
Integrating Resources Cataloging (elective)
Link Resolvers: More than Just Electronic Full Text (elective)
Marketing Your Virtual Library (core)
Introduction to Institutional Repositories (elective)

Registration:

You may register for a class using one of two methods:
Online Ordering  - you may register for a class by clicking on the "Schedule" tab, and then click on the "Register" link for one of the scheduled classes.

PDF Form - you may register by printing out the registration form and faxing it to LYRASIS.