Includes bibliographical references (pages 287-290) and index.
Contents:
A brief history of the library catalog -- To support resource discovery : RDA and FRBR -- How to obtain OPAC bibliographic records -- Understanding cataloging in publication (CIP) -- Access points in the bibliographic record -- Authorized forms of names for the bibliographic record -- MARC 21 for bibliographic data -- Cataloging books -- Cataloging non-print and electronic materials -- Cataloging books in series -- Sears list of subject headings : principles and the cross reference structure -- Abridged Dewey decimal classification : background and basics -- Number building in the Dewey 400s, 800s, and 900s -- Resource discovery and information fluency -- Appendix A. Differences between AACR2 and RDA -- Appendix B. MARC records in RDA.
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