Knowledge Organization and Cataloging Flashcards
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Which MARC field is used to record a work's subject headings from the Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH)?
Answer: 650
MARC field 650 is the Topical Term field used for LCSH subject headings assigned to a work.
In FRBR, which entity represents a distinct intellectual or artistic realization of a work?
Answer: Expression
An Expression in FRBR is the specific intellectual or artistic realization of a Work, such as a particular translation or edition.
What is the primary purpose of a syndetic structure in a subject heading list?
Answer: To show relationships among terms via cross-references
A syndetic structure uses cross-references (BT, NT, RT, USE, UF) to show hierarchical and associative relationships among terms.
RDA instruction 2.3.2 directs catalogers to transcribe the title proper from which source?
Answer: The chief source of information / preferred source
RDA requires transcribing the title proper from the preferred source of information, typically the title page for printed resources.
Which notation system does the Dewey Decimal Classification use?
Answer: Pure numeric notation with decimals
DDC uses a pure numeric notation, with the decimal point allowing unlimited expansion of the base 10-digit classes.
In Library of Congress Classification, what does the Cutter number primarily represent?
Answer: An alphabetic arrangement device for authors or titles within a class
A Cutter number is an alphanumeric code that arranges items alphabetically by author, title, or other element within an LCC class.
Which concept describes assigning multiple classification numbers to a work that covers several subjects?
Answer: Multiple classification
Multiple classification refers to assigning more than one classification number to a work that spans several distinct subjects.