Knowledge Organization and Cataloging Flashcards
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When cataloging a map under RDA, which element corresponds to the ISBD Area 3 'mathematical data'?
Answer: Scale and projection
For cartographic materials, RDA records scale and projection as material-specific details, corresponding to ISBD Area 3.
Which Library of Congress authority file is the standard source for name headings in US cataloging practice?
Answer: NACO Authority File (LC/NACO)
The LC/NACO Authority File maintained through the Name Authority Cooperative Program provides authorized name headings for persons, families, and corporate bodies.
In MARC 21, what does the second indicator value '0' in field 245 signify?
Answer: No nonfiling characters (no article at the start)
A second indicator of '0' in MARC 245 means there are no nonfiling characters to skip when filing, i.e., the title does not begin with an article.
Which RDA relationship designator would be recorded for a person who wrote the words of a song (but not the music)?
Answer: Lyricist
The RDA relationship designator 'Lyricist' identifies a person responsible for writing the words (lyrics) of a musical work.
What is the purpose of a 'scope note' in a subject heading or thesaurus entry?
Answer: To define the boundaries of the term's usage and distinguish it from related terms
A scope note clarifies the intended meaning and range of application of a heading, helping indexers use terms consistently.
In LCC, what does the letter 'Z' at the beginning of a call number indicate?
Answer: Bibliography, library science, and information resources
LCC class Z covers Bibliography, Library Science, and General Information Resources, making it the home for works about librarianship itself.
What distinguishes 'descriptive cataloging' from 'subject cataloging'?
Answer: Descriptive cataloging records physical and bibliographic attributes; subject cataloging provides topical access points
Descriptive cataloging focuses on identifying and describing an item (title, authorship, edition, etc.), while subject cataloging assigns subject headings and classification numbers for topical access.