by:
Ganendran, Jacki

Publisher:
Scarecrow Press
Published:November 22, 2000
ISBN:0810836955
Format:Paperback
Pages:120

Description: From Library Journal
Effective subject cataloging depends on the cataloger's understanding of subject heading structure and the ability to match headings with the work in question. The Library of Congress Subject Headings, as Ganendran points out, is the scheme most commonly used in libraries, and a familiarity with its basics is helpful before establishing subject cataloging practices. Unfortunately, this workbook does not completely cover the skills necessary for a professional, nonprofessional, or library and information science student to learn subject cataloging by themselves as it claims to do. The text presented prior to many of the subject questions is too brief and incomplete, thereby not providing a solid foundation or the information needed to answer the questions. However, the references made to the relevant sections of the Subject Cataloging Manual: Subject Headings, such as assigning headings (H 180), the inclusion of free-floating subdivisions (H 1095), and a glossary are all very helpful. It is recommended that this workbook be used as text alongside chapters 8-10 of Lois Mae Chan's Library of Congress Subject Headings: Principles and Application (Libraries Unlimited, 1995. 3d ed.). Ganendran is a course coordinater in the library studies program of Canberra Institute of Technology in Australia.ASusan Ketcham, Long Island Univ.
Southampton Coll. Lib., NY
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Description:
Here are the skills necessary for catalogers in a library or other information agency, whether at a professional or a paraprofessional level. Suitable for use by library students in universities, and others who are studying subject cataloging by themselves, with a specific goal, or as part of their continuing professional development.