Knowledge Organisation II: Cataloguing (Theory)

Paper Code: 
BLIS 202
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

1. Understand the concept of library catalogue

2. Comprehend various inner and outer forms of library catalogue

3. Understand the main and added entries of library catalogue

4. Understand various approaches of deriving subject headings

 

Unit I: 

Introduction to various parts of documents

Library Catalogue: Concept, Objectives, Functions

Physical Forms of Library Catalogue: Conventional and Non-conventional

Types of Catalogue: Dictionary Catalogue, Classified Catalogue, Alphabetico-

Classed Catalogue, Alphabetico-Subject Catalogue

 

Unit II: 

Catalogue Codes: History and Development

Normative Principles

Catalogue Entries according to CCC and AACR (latest editions)

Authority File, Filing of Entries in Classified and Alphabetical Catalogues

Unit III: 

Subject Catalogue: Meaning, Purpose

Tools and Techniques for Deriving Subject Headings

Selective, Simplified, Cooperative and Centralized Cataloguing

 

Unit IV: 

ISBD, CCF, RDA, FRBR and Bibframe.

Metadata: Meaning, Purpose, Types, Uses

MARC 21, DUBLIN CORE Metadata Sets

Standards for Bibliographic Interchange and Communication: ISO 2709

 

Unit V: 

Index: Concept, Functions & Types;

Pre-coordinate Indexing: Chain Indexing & PRECIS

Post-coordinate Indexing: UNITERM;

Title based Indexing: KWIC & KWOC

Abstract: Concept, Types & Guidelines

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Bristow, Barbara A. (2018). Sears List of subject headings. 22nd ed. New York: Grey  House Publishing. 
  • Tripathi.(1989). Fundamentala of Cataloguing Theory (Hindi). Agra: Y.K.Publishers.
  • Girja Kumar & Krishan Kumar (2011). Theory of cataloguing. 5th ed. Delhi: Vikas  Publishing House.
  • Gorman, M., & Winkler, P. (2005). Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules -2R. Chicago:  American Library Association. 
  • Krishan, G. (2000). Library online cataloguing in digital way. Delhi: Authors press.  Lazarinis, Fotis (2014). Cataloguing and classification: An introduction to AACR2,  RDA, DDC, LCC, LCSH and MARC 21 Standards. London: Chandos Publishing. 
  • Ranganathan, S. R. (1964). Classified catalogue code: With additional rules for dictionary catalogue. 5th (Reprint) ed. New Delhi: EssEss Publications. 
  • Taylor, A. G. & Miller, D. P (2007). Introduction to cataloging and classification.  10th ed. Westport, Conn: Libraries Unlimited. 

 

References: 
  • Bowman, J. H. (2003). Essential cataloguing. London: Facet Publishing. 
  • Brenndorfer, Thomas (2016).RDA Essentials. Chicago, American Library  Association. 
  • Chan, L. M., & Hodges, T. (2007). Cataloging and classification: An introduction. 3rd ed. Lanham, Md: Scarecrow Press. 
  • Chambers, Sally (ed.) (2013). Catalogue 2.0: The future of library catalogue. London: Facet.
  • Chowdhury, G. G., & Chowdhury, S. (2007). Organizing information: From the shelf  to the Web. London: Facet Publishing.
  • Mitchell, A. M., & Surratt, B. E. (2005). Cataloging and organizing digital resources:  A how to-do-it manual for librarians. London: Facet Publication.
  • Welsh, A., &Batley, S. (2012). Practical cataloguing: AACR, RDA and MARC 21.  London: Facet Publishing.

e-resources

 

Academic Year: 
2023-24
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