LIS 532A - Intro. to Catal. & Class.

Institution:

Simmons University

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Description:

This course covers the principles and practices of bibliographic description, subject cataloging, and classification. It covers basic descriptive cataloging of books, including: the elements of bibliographic description; the choice of descriptive detail; authority control; the choice and form of access points; and the application of MARC21. It covers basic subject cataloging and classification processes, including the application of subject headings to information resources and the creation of call numbers in Dewey Decimal and Library of Congress classifications. May include readings, discussions, presentations, exams, exercises, and individual or group projects. Prerequisites: LIS 415.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.simmons.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 521-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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