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SCILS
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Cataloging Resources
Most Important Information
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Cataloging Standards for SCILS - Standards for original records; discovery of substandard cataloging; brief vs. on-the-fly records. |
| Searching the SCILS Database and OCLC - Finding the right record; what to do if a record exists in SCILS; how to look for records; copy cataloging standards. |
| Basic Marc Fields Policy for SCILS - Overview of basic MARC fields. |
| Format Specific Policies for SCILS - Format specific policies for videocassettes/DVDs, sound recordings, electronic resources, monographic serials, and mixed media. |
| Editing Records Policy for SCILS - Guidelines for revising, enhancing or correcting elements of a bibliographic record. Explains what part of a record can be changed by whom (owning library vs. other library). |
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Monographic vs. Serial Policy for SCILS - Defines monograph series; searching for records; special considerations. |
| Duplicate Records Policy - Required searches for duplicate records; how to determine if a record is a duplicate; serial vs. monograph records; deleting or transferring records. |
| Item Record Policy for SCILS - Locations and item types; class schemes for call numbers; creating call numbers. |
| Discarding or Withdrawing Records Policy for SCILS - Discarding or withdrawing records using the checkout wizard; reports concerning discards. |
| Authority Records Policy for SCILS - Overview of authority records and individual responsibility. |
| Smartport Settings for SCILS - Setting for when using Smartport in Sirsi |
| OCLC to SIRSI Fixed Fields - Chart to distinguish SIRSI fixed fields to OCLC fixed fields. |
Other Recommended Links
Cataloger's Reference Shelf - General Information about MARC Formats; MARC Data Format for bibliographic, authority, classification, and holdings; MARC Code List for countries, geographic areas, and languages; Subject Cataloging Manuals (Classification, Shelflisting, Subject Headings).
Cataloging at Yale: Tools & Resources - Links to documentation for OCLC/Connexion and RLIN21; Links to quick references sources for abbreviations, call numbers & shelflisting, description & access, MARC, subject cataloging, and Orbis; Non-book Cataloging Tools; Links to Cataloging Manuals and Technical Services Websites of other libraries; Links to training checklists & tutorials, professional library association pages, reference resources for librarianship, and professional reading e-journal links; Links to documentation on the AACR2 amendments and the future of cataloging, Resource Description and Access (RDA), Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records (FRBR), and metadata.
Cataloging Calculator - Enter text in the Search Query to determine LC Cutters, Geographic Cutters, Geographic Area Codes, Country Codes, Language Codes, AACR2 Abbreviations, and MARC Variable Fields.
Library of Congress: Cataloging and Acquisitions - Provides weekly lists of new and changed subject headings and classifications; LC Rule Interpretations; MARC Code Lists; AACR2 Compatible Headings; Links to LC Authority Records on the Web.
Library of Congress: Classification Outline - List of the letters and titles of the main classes of the Library of Congress Classification. Click on any class to view an outline of its subclasses.
Library of Congress: MARC 21 Standards - Entire site dedicated to MARC Standards and Information; General Information and Introduction to MARC; MARC Development; MARC Formats for bibliographic, authority, holdings, classification, community, and translations; MARC in XML; MARC Records, Systems & Tools; MARC Lite; MARC Code Lists for country, GACs, languages, organizations, relators, and sources; Tutorials for Understanding MARC Bibliographic and Understanding MARC Authority.
Library of Congress: Subject Headings - Introduction to Library of Congress Subject Headings, Principles of Heading Construction, Policies for Assigning Subject Headings, and Reference Source Documents.
OCLC: Bibliographic Formats and Standards - An online guide to machine-readable cataloging records in WorldCat. It provides tagging conventions, input standards and guidelines for entering information into WorldCat.
SCILS Cataloging Orientation Overview - Orientation for staff person new to cataloging.
Cataloging Cheat Sheets-by J. McRee Elrod - Links to cataloging cheat sheets for the following: Additions to DLC Records; Assigning LC Classification Numbers; Assigning LC Subject Headings; Brief Govt. Documents; Common MARC Fields; Pamphlet Collection; Copy Cataloging; Cuttering & Years; Electronic Resource Cataloging; Govt. Documents; MARC Authority Records; MARC Punctuation; MARC Tag Mapping for OPACs; MARC Title Fields; Monograph Cataloging; Serial Cataloging; Subject Cataloging; Selected Cataloging Tool Acronyms; Sound Recording Cataloging; Video Cataloging.
Queen Elizabeth II Library Cataloguer's Toolbox
- The Cataloguer's Toolbox
is a resource made available by the division of Bibliographic Control Services
of the Queen Elizabeth II Library at Memorial University of Newfoundland. The
Cataloguer's Toolbox provides access to local cataloguing tools, including
departmental policies and procedures and the latest production statistics, as
well as resources from other Internet hosts around the world, including the
Library of Congress, National Library of Canada, OCLC, and more.