[Eril-l] ALCTS webinar: Library of Congress Classification (LCC): Introduction

[ALCTS-CE Announce]

*Apologies in advance for multiple postings.*

ALCTS webinar: Library of Congress Classification (LCC): Introduction

This session is part 1 of a 2-part series:

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   Library of Congress Classification (LCC): Introduction
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   Library of Congress Classification (LCC): Intermediate
   <http://www.ala.org/alcts/confevents/upcoming/webinar/092116>


Date: Wednesday, September 7, 2016

All webinars are one hour in length and begin at 11am Pacific, noon
Mountain, 1pm Central, and 2pm Eastern time.



Description:

This session will briefly introduce the history of LC Classification (LCC)
and the general principles of classification. Participants will be
introduced to the Classification and Shelflisting Manual and learn how to
make use of Classification Web, Authorities.loc.gov and the
freely-available LCC schedules to select classification numbers. There will
be special focus on the use of the LC Cutter table and when to use it.

Learning outcomes:

Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to:

* Describe the principles of classification

* Select appropriate LCC class numbers based on the subject analysis of the
resource

* Construct appropriate Cutters for topics and authorized access points

Who should attend? Catalogers and metadata librarians

Presenter: Bobby Bothmann is metadata & emerging technologies librarian at
Minnesota State University, Mankato, and professor in Library Services.
Bobby catalogs books, electronic resources, and investigates new
technologies. He holds an MLIS from the University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee
and an MS in Geography & English Technical Communication from MSU Mankato.
Bobby is also adjunct instructor for the Graduate School of Library and
Information Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.


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Registration Fees:

ALCTS Member: $43 Each ; $69 series (save $17)

Non-member: $59 Each ; $95 series (save $23)

Group rate (members): $99 ; $159 series (save $39)

Group rate (non-members): $129 each ; $206 series (save $52)

International: $43 each ; $69 series (save $17)

For additional information and access to registration links, please go to
the following website:

http://www.ala.org/alcts/confevents/upcoming/webinar/090716

ALCTS webinars are recorded and registrants receive a link to the recording
shortly following the live event.

For questions about registration, contact ALA Registration by calling
1-800-545-2433 and press 5 or email registration at ala.org <about:blank>. For
all other questions or comments related to the webinars, contact Julie
Reese, ALCTS Events Manager at 1-800-545-2433, ext. 5034 or alctsce at ala.org.

Posted on behalf of the ALCTS Continuing Education Committee.
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