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What is the primary purpose of library catalogues?
What is the primary purpose of library catalogues?
- To showcase popular books
- To serve as a list of library events
- To provide a summary of library history
- To facilitate identification and retrieval of items (correct)
A card catalogue is one of the types of library catalogues.
A card catalogue is one of the types of library catalogues.
True (A)
Name one characteristic of a bibliographic record.
Name one characteristic of a bibliographic record.
Names of authors
The process of creating a bibliographic record is known as __________.
The process of creating a bibliographic record is known as __________.
Match the following types of library catalogues with their descriptions:
Match the following types of library catalogues with their descriptions:
Which of the following is NOT included in a bibliographic record?
Which of the following is NOT included in a bibliographic record?
The ISBN stands for International Standard Book Number.
The ISBN stands for International Standard Book Number.
What type of information does cataloguing aim to describe?
What type of information does cataloguing aim to describe?
What does RDA stand for in cataloguing?
What does RDA stand for in cataloguing?
AACR2 is an updated version of cataloguing rules designed for digital resources.
AACR2 is an updated version of cataloguing rules designed for digital resources.
What is the main purpose of a library catalogue?
What is the main purpose of a library catalogue?
The ISBN for 'Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences' is ______.
The ISBN for 'Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences' is ______.
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Which of the following is a challenge of cataloguing?
Which of the following is a challenge of cataloguing?
Name one type of resource that presents challenges for cataloguing.
Name one type of resource that presents challenges for cataloguing.
Automated cataloguing systems are inexpensive and easy to implement.
Automated cataloguing systems are inexpensive and easy to implement.
What is the correct format to precede the statement of responsibility in a bibliographic entry?
What is the correct format to precede the statement of responsibility in a bibliographic entry?
The verso of the title page contains additional bibliographic details.
The verso of the title page contains additional bibliographic details.
What details must be transcribed exactly as they appear in the source of information?
What details must be transcribed exactly as they appear in the source of information?
The height of the item is given in centimeters (cm) and should be preceded by a __________.
The height of the item is given in centimeters (cm) and should be preceded by a __________.
Which of the following is the correct notation for the edition of a document?
Which of the following is the correct notation for the edition of a document?
Match the following elements of a bibliographic entry with their descriptions:
Match the following elements of a bibliographic entry with their descriptions:
If multiple places of publication are listed, the first named place should be used.
If multiple places of publication are listed, the first named place should be used.
Bibliographic information includes the title, author, place of publication, and __________.
Bibliographic information includes the title, author, place of publication, and __________.
What is the main subject covered in Jay L. Devore's book included in the document?
What is the main subject covered in Jay L. Devore's book included in the document?
The book titled 'English for all 7: Learner’s Book' was published in 1999.
The book titled 'English for all 7: Learner’s Book' was published in 1999.
What is the ISBN of the book 'Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences'?
What is the ISBN of the book 'Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences'?
The classification number for 'Religious education: Grade 4: Learner’s book' is __________.
The classification number for 'Religious education: Grade 4: Learner’s book' is __________.
Match the following authors with their respective book titles:
Match the following authors with their respective book titles:
Which of the following includes bibliographical references and index?
Which of the following includes bibliographical references and index?
The book 'Geography teaching in Southern Africa' was published in London.
The book 'Geography teaching in Southern Africa' was published in London.
What is the number of pages in 'Geography teaching in Southern Africa'?
What is the number of pages in 'Geography teaching in Southern Africa'?
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Library Catalog
Library Catalog
A list of all the books, journals, and other materials in a library.
Cataloguing
Cataloguing
The process of creating a detailed record of a library item's information like author, title, publication details, and subject.
Catalogue record
Catalogue record
Each record in a library catalog that provides specific information about a single item.
Call Number
Call Number
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Cataloguing Principles
Cataloguing Principles
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Bibliographic Entry
Bibliographic Entry
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Information retrieval
Information retrieval
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OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog)
OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog)
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Card Catalogue
Card Catalogue
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AACR2
AACR2
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RDA
RDA
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Automated Cataloguing
Automated Cataloguing
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Title Page
Title Page
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Verso of the Title Page
Verso of the Title Page
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Title of Document
Title of Document
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Statement of Responsibility
Statement of Responsibility
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Edition
Edition
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Place of Publication
Place of Publication
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Name of Publisher
Name of Publisher
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Date of Publication
Date of Publication
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ISBN
ISBN
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Subject
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Study Notes
Library Catalogues
- Library catalogues serve to define and describe characteristics of items in a collection.
- They function for location, identification, retrieval, and access of materials.
- Different types of catalogues include card catalogues, book catalogues, microform catalogues, and OPACs (online public access catalogues).
Cataloguing
- Cataloguing is the process of creating bibliographic records (catalogue records) for items to aid in their identification and retrieval.
- Cataloguing involves recording detailed bibliographic data regarding information items (e.g., books, maps).
- It includes descriptions of both the physical and content characteristics of the item.
Elements of a Cataloguing Record
- Author's name (including date of birth if available).
- Title of document
- Subjects covered by the document.
- Call number
- Place and date of publication
- Number of pages
- Illustrations (if applicable)
- Edition
- Notes (if any additional information required).
- International Standard Book Number (ISBN).
Principles of Cataloguing
- Cataloguing rules provide guidance for creating bibliographic records, specifying the type of information to include in each record.
- Rules dictate how materials should be described (both physically and in terms of content).
- Examples of data to be included in the descriptions are author, title, edition, place of publication, publisher, year of publication, pagination, and illustrative material.
- The rules ensure that bibliographic records are inclusive of the materials in a specific collection.
- This enables users to determine if a certain item, or works by a specific author, or works within a particular subject are in the library collection.
Standards for Cataloguing
- Resource Description and Access (RDA)
- Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules, Second Edition (AACR2)
Examples of Cataloguing
- Example: "Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences" by Devore, Jay L., 7th ed. Includes bibliographical references and index, ISBN: 049538223X.
Challenges of Cataloguing
- Keeping pace with technological advancements and new types of resources (e.g., e-books).
- Adapting cataloguing rules to accommodate non-print resources.
- The cost associated with automated cataloguing systems.
Specific elements of a book title page
- Title of the book.
- Author's name.
- Place of publication.
- Publisher's name.
- Date of publication.
Verso of the title page
- Additional bibliographic details (e.g., edition, more publication info, or series information).
Physical Description
- Precede this area with the punctuation: (.) (dash) (space) [.-] OR beginning a new paragraph.
- Write the number of pages of the document, including the last numbered page.
- Add a colon ( :) before the description and illustrations of the text if applicable, and write “ill.” as a shorthand for illustrations.
- Also, write the dimensions of the item in centimeters (cm), rounded to the nearest whole centimeter, including the following punctuation: (;)
Notes
- Precede the "Notes" area with the punctuation: (.) (dash) (space) [.-] OR beginning a new paragraph to initiate a new paragraph.
- Include useful descriptive information that doesn't fit elsewhere, such as bibliographical references and an index.
Other Information
- Classification number: 207
- Subject: Religion - Education
- Last page number: 69
- Several diagrams illustrate the text; and its height is 24.2 cm.
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Test your knowledge of library catalogues and their functions in this quiz. Explore key concepts such as bibliographic records, the role of ISBNS, and the challenges faced in cataloguing. Ideal for students and professionals interested in library science.
