Cataloguing and classification
7-8 December - fully booked
14-15 December 2010 - additional date!
14-15 June 2011
'Cat & class' is a central function of any information service. It underpins the quality of the service that the client or user obtains in person or via web access. This course introduces the basic components that constitute the bibliographic record.
Benefits of attending
The course provides a basic introduction to the skills of information organisation in the context of library and information services.
By the end of the course participants will have:
· gained an awareness of the Anglo American Cataloguing Rules
· used the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC)
· built basic MARC format bibliographic records
· some understanding of Library of Congress subject headings
· gained an awareness of the importance of authority control in maintaining data quality
Programme highlights
· An overview of information organisation & descriptive cataloguing (AACR2)
· Classification and the DDC
· MARC and computerised bibliographic data
· Subject access using Library of Congress subject headings
· Holding the data together - Authority structures
Who should attend?
Ideal for all library and information workers who are new to this area of work. Useful refresher course or for individuals wishing to move into this area of professional work.
Course leader: Keith Trickey
Timings:
09.15 Registration
09.45 Start
16.30 Close
Price:
CILIP personal member £375 + VAT
CILIP organisation member £450 + VAT
Non members £520 + VAT
Get in touch:
Email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Call the CILIP Training Team on 020 7255 0560
Or simply, make a provisional booking online<http://www.cilip.org.uk/jobs-careers/training/pages/provisional-booking.aspx?startdate=201012140000&url=%2fjobs-careers%2ftraining%2fpages%2fcataloguing-and-classification.aspx>
|