Resource Description and Access

About: Resource Description and Access is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 1859 publications have been published within this topic receiving 10957 citations. The topic is also known as: RDA & Resource Description & Access.

Enhancing the Management of a High School's Non-Print Media Collection through a Computer Databased Bibliographic Cataloging System.

Abstract: Through the development and use of a computer databased bibliographic cataloging system, this practicum aimed to imprOve the organization and management of the non-print media collections housed in a Native American Indian reservation's high school language arts department and library in order for the teaching staff to gain better access to the collections' supplemental material that supports the English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) program for the school's Limited English Proficient (LEP) students. A team of educators constructed the database from a commercial software package that cataloged the bibliographic information of non-print collections, designed the database screen, utilized 10 entry f elds, and cataloged 1,528 titles. A training session was conducted with the teaching staff to demonstrate the database and to instruct on accessing techniques. Workshop materials were written and distributed. At the end of the implementation process, an analysis of preand post-survey results revealed that the high school instructional staff found the non-print media col'ections more organized and accessible. Staff perceived themselves as deriving greater use from their instructional efforts, and the collections were meeting their instructional needs at a greater level. Four tables, five figures and a diagram illustrate the database and findings. Twelve appendices provide survey instruments, workshop booklet, samples of the printed copy of the book catalog and thesaurus of descriptors, and the procedure manual. (Contains 56 references.) (Author/MAS) ********************************************************)....*********** Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. *********************************************************************** NN N 00 Cr) U.S. DEANTAIENT Of EDUCATION Olt.ce or Eoucahonat Rata loth and I/nOrovamint EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER IERICI C This document has teen reproduced as ,ece.vect trom the parson or orgemzatoon ong.natmg,t C Mono, changes have Oaten made to Improve reOroduchon quality Ronts of new W oPrhons stated .0 10/5 dOCuwent 00 nol nacessanly roaorasonl ofaCtal OE RI Dosthon or pohcy Enhancing the Management of a High School's Non-Print Media Collection through a Computer Databased Bibliographic Cataloging System

The Status of Library Automation at 2000

Abstract: PART 1. CATALOGING SOME IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS SINCE 1966 1966--MARC Pilot Project begins 1967--Ohio College Library Center formed as a regional processing center for academic libraries in Ohio 1968--Library of Congress begins distribution of machine-readable cataloging records 1970--Ohio College Library Center implements offline system for catalog card production 1971--Ohio College Library Center introduces online cataloging system 1971--University of Toronto Library Automation System (UTLAS) formed to extend automation initiatives begin by library's systems department 1972--Ohio College Library Center extends cataloging service to non-academic libraries in Ohio 1972--BALLOTS system becomes operational at Stanford 1973--Ohio College Library Center expands cataloging service to libraries outside of Ohio 1973--UTLAS introduces CATSS online cataloging system 1974--RLG formed 1974--MARC Applied Research founded; introduces MARCFICHE cataloging service 1976--BALLOTS cataloging service introduced to California libraries 1977--Ohio College Library Center changes name to OCLC Incorporated 1977--Washington Library Network (WLN) initiates online cataloging service for libraries in Pacific Northwest 1977--UTLAS becomes an ancillary enterprise of University of Toronto, separate from the library 1978--RLIN cataloging service initiated by RLG as outgrowth of BALLOTS 1979--OCLC signs first participating library outside of U.S. 1980--Informatics introduces MINI MARC turnkey cataloging system 1981--OCLC Incorporated changes name to Online Computer Library Center, but retains abbreviation 1981--OCLC Europe office established 1981--Auto-Graphics Interactive Library Exchange (AGILE II) system introduced 1982--Brodart introduces Interactive Access System 1983--Library of Congress replaces printed National Union Catalog with microfiche edition 1983--UTLAS incorporated as private company owned by University of Toronto 1983--OCLC establishes Enhance program as quality control initiative for contributed cataloging 1985--The Library Corporation introduces BiblioFile, first CD-ROM cataloging product 1985--UTLAS acquired by International Thomson Organization 1985--WLN becomes Western Library Network 1985--LSSI introduces videodisk implementation of MINI MARC turnkey cataloging system 1986--OCLC Asia-Pacific Services Office formed 1987--UTLAS introduces Japan CATSS implementation 1987--WLN introduces LaserCat CD-ROM cataloging product 1987--GRC International introduces LaserQuest CD-ROM cataloging product 1987--Gaylord introduces SuperCat CD-ROM cataloging product 1988--OCLC introduces CatCD cataloging product 1989--UTLAS introduces Chinese CATSS implementation 1990--WLN becomes private, not-for-profit corporation 1992--UTLAS introduces Korean CATSS implementation 1992--UTLAS acquired by ISM Information Systems Management Corporation 1992--Open DRA Net introduced on Internet 1995--OCLC Latin American and Caribbean Office established 1997--CATSS bibliographic utility acquired by Auto-Graphics; Impact/MARCit web-based cataloging service introduced by A-G Canada 1997--The Library Corporation introduces ITS.MARC web-based cataloging service 1999--OCLC acquires WLN BACKGROUND Cataloging is a mission-critical library operation. Reference, collection development, circulation, serials control, document delivery, resource sharing, and other library activities depend on informative, reliable descriptions of books, periodicals, and other library materials. Computerization of cataloging is consequently essential for successful automation of other library operations. …

Implementing RDA at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library

Abstract: In this article the authors present a case study implemented at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library that trained catalogers in Resource Description and Access (RDA), a new cataloging code. The authors provide detailed descriptions of the library's in-house training sessions and the strategies behind these sessions. They also discusses the creation of digital tools used to facilitate the creation of quality RDA bibliographic records. The authors close by contextualizing RDA training within the library linked data initiative.

Description and Access in Rare Books Cataloging: A Historical Survey

Abstract: SUMMARY Rare book cataloging codes and practices have been shaped by a constant interplay between the tradition of descriptive bibliography and the evolution of library cataloging codes. At the same time, technological changes, such as the emergence of bibliographic databases and online catalogs, have led to promises of increased flexibility and usability in records for rare books. This article will focus on the development of modern Anglo-American rare book cataloging, highlighting special access points that often appear to exist outside the mainstream of library cataloging. By focusing on the treatment of several “hallmarks” of rare book records in codes published during the second half of the twentieth century, the development of rare book cataloging and its relationship to the traditions of bibliography and general library emerge.