In the case of most school libraries (and some small public libraries) cataloging isn't the priority it was in years past. This type of book offers some interesting explanations for why certain practices are done the way they are done. This is helpful in understanding and facilitating information with students and teachers. More of a true cataloger's tool, this book does offer some concepts about how to categorize elements of information that are helpful regardless of role in the library. Good resource for library science students and anyone who wishes to review how cataloging happens. One of its helpful features has to do with management of a collection. Questions about an interactive/collaborative concept regarding information need to be carefully addressed given current theories of curriculum and learning practices.

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The Call Number in HKIed Library is Z693.I56 2007.

This guide keeps getting better and better as a consice guide to the entire process of cataloging from description to classification to subject headings of both print and multimedia materials. It is useful both as a text for beginning cataloging classes and also for personal study. Coupled with a guide to MARC such as Pieppenburg’s Easy Marc, plus a current copy of abridged Dewey and a Sears List of Subject Headings should constitute everything needed for those who need to do original cataloging. For the rest of us downloaders, we can usually find cataloging copy from our automated systems software. Recommended for the purists of the field.