Practical Strategies for Cataloging Departments |
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| Editor:
| Lubas, Rebecca L. |
| Series title: | Third Millennium Cataloging Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-283-05347-1 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2011 |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO, LLC
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| Imprint: | Libraries Unlimited |
| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $45.00 |
Book Description:
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Demand for instant access, 24/7. Outsourcing issues. Constantly evolving standards. How can catalogers create a flexible, Web 2.0-compliant, flexible, multi-metalingual cataloging department? A daunting challenge, definitely; but with the right guidance, any cataloger can get up to speed and handle these common and confusing problems.
Each chapter of "Practical Strategies for Cataloging Departments" is authored or coauthored by a leader in cataloging, metadata practice, or...
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Demand for instant access, 24/7. Outsourcing issues. Constantly evolving standards. How can catalogers create a flexible, Web 2.0-compliant, flexible, multi-metalingual cataloging department? A daunting challenge, definitely; but with the right guidance, any cataloger can get up to speed and handle these common and confusing problems.
Each chapter of "Practical Strategies for Cataloging Departments" is authored or coauthored by a leader in cataloging, metadata practice, or education in these specialties. This book offers practical advice based on direct experience for facing the challenges of organizing information today. Topics include training, collaborating across the library, coping with changes in standards, making strategic selections of vendor cataloging products, developing cooperative organizations, and more. The specific techniques that will help catalogers meet the needs of 21st century patrons are emphasized."