Cataloguing And Classification: An Introduction To Aacr2, Rda, Ddc, Lcc, Lcsh And Marc 21 Standards Introduction To Aacr2, Rda, Ddc, Lcc, Lcsh And Marc 21 Standards Introduction To Anglo-american Cataloguing Rules Two, Resource Description Access, Dewey D

Cataloguing and Classification introduces concepts and practices in cataloguing and classification, and common library standards. The book introduces and analyzes the principles and structures of library catalogues, including the application of AACR2, RDA, DDC, LCC, LCSH and MARC 21 standards, and conceptual models such as ISBD, FRBR and FRAD. The text also introduces DC, MODS, METS, EAD and VRA Core metadata schemes for annotating digital resources. Chandos’ new series of books is aimed at the busy information professional. They have been specially commissioned to provide the reader with an authoritative view of current thinking. They are designed to provide easy-to-read and (most importantly) practical coverage of topics that are of interest to librarians and other information professionals. If you would like a full listing of current and forthcoming titles, please visit www.chandospublishing.com. Content: Front Matter, Pages i-iii Copyright, Page iv Dedication, Page v List of figures, Pages xi-xiii List of tables, Page xv List of abbreviations, Page xvii Preface, Pages xix-xx About the author, Page xxi 1 - Introduction to cataloguing classification, Pages 1-17 2 - Descriptive cataloguing codes and the anatomy of AACR2, Pages 19-30 3 - AACR2 general rules and rules for books, Pages 31-73 4 - AACR2 access points and headings, Pages 75-91 5 - FRBR and FRAD: the conceptual models underlying RDA, Pages 93-113 6 - RDA: the new standard for descriptive cataloguing, Pages 115-129 7 - Classification, Pages 131-152 8 - Dewey Decimal Classification, Pages 153-176 9 - Library of Congress Classification, Pages 177-192 10 - Subject access: LCSH, Children’s Subject Headings and Sears List of Subject Headings, Pages 193-209 11 - MARC 21: digital formats for cataloguing and classification data, Pages 211-223 12 - Metadata, Pages 225-232 Glossary, Pages 233-240 Index, Pages 241-247

Cataloguing and Classification introduces concepts and practices in cataloguing and classification, and common library standards. The book introduces and analyzes the principles and structures of library catalogues, including the application of AACR2, RDA, DDC, LCC, LCSH and MARC 21 standards, and conceptual models such as ISBD, FRBR and FRAD. The text also introduces DC, MODS, METS, EAD and VRA Core metadata schemes for annotating digital resources.

• Explains the theory and practice of bibliographic control
• Offers a practical approach to the core topics of cataloguing and classification
• Includes step-by-step examples to illustrate application of the central cataloguing and classification standards
• Describes the new descriptive cataloguing standard RDA, and its conceptual ground, FRBR and FRAD
• Guides the reader towards cataloguing and classifying materials in a digital environment

Cataloguing and Classification introduces concepts and practices in cataloguing and classification, and common library standards. The book introduces and analyzes the principles and structures of library catalogues, including the application of AACR2, RDA, DDC, LCC, LCSH and MARC 21 standards, and conceptual models such as ISBD, FRBR and FRAD. The text also introduces DC, MODS, METS, EAD and VRA Core metadata schemes for annotating digital resources. Explains the theory and practice of bibliographic control Offers a practical approach to the core topics of cataloguing and classification Includes step-by-step examples to illustrate application of the central cataloguing and classification standards Describes the new descriptive cataloguing standard RDA, and its conceptual ground, FRBR and FRAD Guides the reader towards cataloguing and classifying materials in a digital environment Fotis Lazarinis. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.