CATALOGING CLASS

Summer 2004

OBJECTIVES

Using MarcMagician, the district-mandated cataloging software, you will learn:
The essential MARC record tags  necessary for cataloging books,  book/sounds, videos, electronic resources, kits, and other forms of AV materials as needed.
The necessary MARC record tags for creating records for Spanish language materials (that can also be adapted for other languages.)
How to fill in MARC tags from information found in the book or on the material. (original cataloging)
How to download records from Library of Congress and Marc Access.

How to adapt downloaded records to match the material and SBISD system requirements. 
How to electronically send completed records to the department for loading into the system.

FOCUS

From the SBISD Development and Design Initiative (DDI), the individuals attending will improve: 

Conscious use of time   

Integration of instructional & management technology

RESOURCES
Items in need of cataloging from various district campuses and/or departments.
MarcMagician software.
Cataloging templates. (available through Catalog's Corner)
Cataloging tools including, but not limited to, LC subject headings, Dewey Decimal Classification
Internet access for online assistance including, but not limited to, Library of Congress catalog, Marc Access

CLASS TIMELINE
8:00-8:15 1:00-1:15 Introductions, Purpose, Objectives, Housekeeping
8:15-8:45 1:15-1:45 Essential tags review; Templates review (including Spanish), template creation based on group needs; CIP information vs. original information for original cataloging.
8:45-9:15 1:45-2:15 Demo downloading records from MarcAccess, Lib. of Congress; Review record clean-up. (review lists as useful to this process)
9:15-10:15 2:15-3:15 Guided practice using materials brought by participants; Monitor & adjust as needed.
10:15-10:30 3:15-3:30 Break
10:30-11:15 3:30-4:15 Independent practice using materials brought by participants; Q&A as needed.
11:15-11:45 4:15-4:45 Review saving procedures and emailing records. Review records for possible corrections. Email records for loading.
11:45-12:00 4:45-5:00 Closure; Evaluation

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