[Eril-l] ALCTS Web Course: Fundamentals of Cataloging

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ALCTS Web Course: Fundamentals of Cataloging

Session 2: April 11 - May 20, 2016

Six-week online course that is a basic primer for library cataloging
concepts and practices.The course was written and developed by Vicki Sipe,
Catalog Librarian, University of Maryland, Baltimore County. It covers:

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   principles underlying cataloging practice,
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   examples illustrating the principles in practice,
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   tools used in cataloging practice such as AACR2, RDA, Library of
   Congress Subject Headings, Library of Congress Classification, MARC, OCLC,
   BIBFRAME, and
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   processes used by catalogers in creating bibliographic records.

Fundamentals of Cataloging (FOC) begins with a discussion of how cataloging
assists users in finding resources and of the value of standardization of
practice. These foundations are then given practical grounding in the work
of creating bibliographic descriptions, the process of subject analysis,
and summarizing content utilizing classification. Standards such as MARC
bibliographic and authority formats, Library of Congress Subject Headings
and Library of Congress Classification are discussed. The shift in focus
from format-based cataloging to entity-relationship model cataloging is
taken from the FRBR foundation to the RDA practical application, with a
final look at RDF triples and BIBFRAME. In all areas, the value of
standards is illustrated and discussed. There is a heavy reliance on
examples from actual practice throughout the course content.

Who Should Attend?

As a fundamentals course, FOC is tailored for librarians and library
support staff new to cataloging, librarians and library support staff from
other units who want to know more about cataloging, and experienced
cataloging librarians and library support staff seeking continuing
education and networking opportunities.

Cataloging librarians in countries other than the U.S. and library school
students or graduates developing skills to help get a job or identify areas
of interest in library work may also benefit from this course.

Course Level & Prerequisites

This is a fundamentals course with no prerequisites.

Course Syllabus <http://www.ala.org/alcts/confevents/webcourse/foc/syll>

Instructors

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   Vicki Sipe, Catalog Librarian, University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
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   Teressa Keenan, Head of Bibliographic Management Services, University of
   Montana, Missoula.
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   Debbie Benrubi, Technical Services Librarian, University of San Francisco
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   Bobby Bothmann, Metadata & Emerging Technologies Librarian, Minnesota
   State University, Mankato

Credits

8 contact hours.

Certificates of completion are sent upon successful completion (passing
score of 70% or higher) of the course.

This course is one-third of the Collection Management elective course
approved by the Library Support Staff Certification Program (LSSCP). Collection
Management Elective FAQ
<http://www.ala.org/alcts/confevents/upcoming/webcourse/lsscp>

Fee

$139 ALCTS Member and  $169 Non-member

Technical Requirements

A Moodle-developed site is composed of self-paced modules with facilitated
interaction led by the instructors. There are predetermined start and end
dates and a suggested pace which include interaction with the instructors
and your classmates. Students regularly use the forum and chat room
functions to facilitate their class participation. Section quizzes are
offered and feedback given, but there is no final class grade.

The course web site will be open for one week prior to the start date for
students to have access to Moodle instructions and set their browser
correctly. The course site will remain open one week after the end date for
students to complete any sections and submit the course evaluation survey.

How to Register

To register, complete the online form
<http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=oloc&Template=/Conference/ConferenceList.cfm&ConferenceTypeCode=L>
or register by mail
<http://www.ala.org/alcts/sites/ala.org.alcts/files/content/confevents/upcoming/webcourse/alcts_webcourse_reg.pdf>
.

Registration Deadline

Registration for each course is limited to 20 people. For courses that are
not sold out, online and fax registration ends at 12 noon CDT on the Monday
before the course begins. Mailed registration forms must be postmarked by
two Mondays prior to the course start date.

Cancellation & Change Policy

Any requests for cancellation or changes to registration must be received
in writing by ALCTS or the ALA registration department (MACS) no later than
7 days prior to the start of the course and are subject to a $40 processing
fee.

Contact

For questions about registration, contact ALA Registration by calling
1-800-545-2433 and press 5 or email registration at ala.org.

Posted on behalf of the ALCTS Continuing Education Committee.
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