Cataloging & Classification Flashcards
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In RDA cataloging, 'transcribe' means the cataloger should:
Answer: Record the information as found on the source
RDA instructs catalogers to transcribe data exactly as it appears on the prescribed source, preserving original wording and punctuation.
What does LCC stand for in library classification?
Answer: Library of Congress Classification
LCC stands for Library of Congress Classification, the system developed by and used primarily in academic and research libraries.
Which MARC field contains the title proper of a work?
Answer: 245
MARC field 245 contains the title statement, including the title proper and subtitle of the item being cataloged.
A 'subject subdivision' in LCSH is used to:
Answer: Narrow or refine the main subject heading
Subject subdivisions follow the main heading with a dash and narrow its scope, such as by form, place, time, or topic.
What is 'copy cataloging'?
Answer: Adapting an existing bibliographic record from another source
Copy cataloging involves downloading or adapting a bibliographic record already created by another library or agency rather than creating one from scratch.
In Dewey Decimal Classification, what does the number after the decimal point indicate?
Answer: A more specific subdivision of the main class
Numbers after the decimal point in DDC provide increasing specificity, allowing for precise subject classification beyond the main three-digit class.
Which area of the bibliographic record describes the physical characteristics of a book, such as number of pages and illustrations?
Answer: Physical description area
The physical description area (MARC 300) records extent, illustrations, dimensions, and accompanying material.