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LIBRARY 745 Fresno Pacific University Spring Semester 2009
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LIB 745: Organization of Learning Resources The acquisition, organization, and circulation of learning resources will be covered, along with the professional tasks of classifying and cataloging information and organizing procedures for and the supervision of, efficient and systematic technical and clerical support services. 3 Credit Units
George Pilling Visalia Learning Center 630 S. Atwood St. Visalia CA 93277 559-730-7349 (work) 559-901-6676 (cell)
Saturdays: January 10 8:30-3:30 January 24 8:30-3:30 January 31 8:30-3:30 February 21 8:30-3:30 March 7 8:30-3:30 March 14 8:30-3:30 March 28 8:30-3:30
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to · Catalog and file new materials according to accepted standards. · Access and use copy cataloging resources for library cataloging. · Access and use online cataloging resources. · Manage and circulate serials. · Circulate and manage equipment and other learning resources. · Process items for efficient library circulation. · Prepare budget for cataloging, processing, and repair needs. · Arrange items on library shelves for efficiency and attractive use. · Determine whether a library item can be repaired or must be discarded. · Repair library materials.
Teaching methods: Discussion in small groups, lecture, directed experience.
· Attend all classes. This course is intensive and builds on knowledge each week. · Participate in class discussions and activities. · Complete textbook assigned and online readings before class meeting. · Complete assignments on time. Grading: The following factors are considered in the final grade for this course: · Attendance and participation · Completion of assignments by due date · Accuracy and presentation of assignments · Grades on tests and quizzes
Kaplan, Allison G. and Riedling, Ann. Catalog It!: A guide to cataloging school library materials, second edition. Worthington, OH: Linworth Books, 2006. Not Required, but Highly Recommended (Readings will be assigned, but may be found online.) Intner, Sheila S., Fountain, Joanna F., and Gilchrist, Jane E., eds. Cataloging Correctly for Kids: an Introduction to the Tools, Fourth Edition. Chicago: ALA, 2005.
Required to download and print out for use in class and assignments "Understanding MARC Bibliographic: Machine-Readable Cataloging." www.loc.gov/marc/umb "Introduction to Dewy Decimal Classification" www.oclc.org/dewey/versions/ddc22print/intro.pdf
Supplemental texts -- Note: These first two are expensive resources that libraries should own. The instructor will have several copies of each of these for the students to use during the class. Abridged Dewey Decimal Classification and Relative Index, 14th edition. Forest Press, 2003. $99.00 www.oclc.org/dewey/versions/abridgededition14/default.htm Sears List of Subject Headings, 19th edition. New York: H. W. Wilson Co., 2007. $145.00 www.hwwilson.com/print/searslst_19th.cfm
Gorman, Michael. The Concise AACR2, 2002 Revision. Chicago: ALA, 2002. Haynes, Elizabeth and Fountain, Joanna F. Unlocking the Mysteries of Cataloging: a Workbook of Examples. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited, 2005. Piepenberg, Scott. Easy MARC: a Simplified Guide to Creating Catalog Records for Library Automation Systems. 5th Edition. San Jose, CA: F. & W. Associates. 2007.
Online resources Library of Congress library catalog http://catalog.loc.gov Library of Congress cataloging information www.loc.gov/aba Sunlink (Florida School Libraries) for Teacher Librarians www.sunlink.ucf.edu/mediaspecialists Visalia Unified Library catalog http://visalia.k12.ca.us/library American Library Association Cataloging resources www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alcts/alcts.cfm Cataloging templates from InfoOhio: www.infohio.org/uc/CatTemplate.html Do We Really Know Dewey? http://library.thinkquest.org/5002 Follett MARC Tag of the Month www.follettsoftware.com/sub/tag_of_the_month Internet Public Library resources for School Librarians www.ipl.org/div/pf/entry/48526
Additional readings will be assigned by the instructor from journals, books, and Internet resources. Students are responsible for knowing how to access online resources (EBSCOhost) through Fresno Pacific University’s Hiebert Library and your student “campus cruiser” account.
I. Dewey Decimal Creative Project Objectives:
Procedure: You will be assigned to creatively communicate two of the DDC major classifications. You may present in any creative way that you choose. Please make copies of any written work to share with the class. Timeline: Presentations due Class 7. You will present your Dewey Creation to the class as if they are students in your library.
II. Cataloging Project Objective: Students will learn to recognize cataloging problems Procedure: Find items in your collection or another that are incorrectly catalogued. Recatalog and provide explanation of your change. A short description of each problem and its solution should be written, all five on two pages or less. Note: do not include all of only one type of book, such as E books that should be fiction. Look in all areas of the library. Students without libraries can use a classmate’s collection, or they may take notes in any public library (but do not remove or ask for recataloging of books) Categories -- Find all for grade of A
Extra Credit
No more than one of your problem books should be because of a typographical error. Timeline: Due Class 7 for presentation and class discussion.
III. Processing section of procedure manual Objectives:
Timeline: Due for class discussion Class 7.
IV. Cataloging final Objective: Students will demonstrate their competence in original cataloging. Procedure: Students will do original cataloging on three items. Grade will depend on accuracy and completeness. Justify all of your decisions in writing! This is an open book, open note, open friend test. In other words, you can use any source including consultation with classmates during this test. Timeline: Class 6. Discuss Class 7.
January 10 Introduction to cataloging Assigned Readings: Please read before you come to the first class. Kaplan and Riedling chapter 1.
Jacobsen, Lynne A. "How
Children Search". Cataloging Correctly for Kids: An Introduction to
the tools,
Accessed via EBSCO host, FPU library resources:
· Brief History of Cataloging · Dewey, the person · MARC · AACR, AACR2, RDA, FRBR · Tools for cataloging · How children search
January 24 Copy Cataloging Assigned Readings: Kaplan and Riedling chapter 2 Fritz, Deborah A. "Copy Cataloging Correctly". Cataloging Correctly for Kids: An Introduction to the tools, Fourth Edition, p. 38-54. Fountain, Joanna F. "How the CIP Program Helps Children". Cataloging Correctly for Kids: An Introduction to the tools, Fourth Edition, p.93-96.
Accessed via EBSCO host, FPU library resources:
· CIP · LOC · Other libraries · Punctuation and capitalization rules
January 31 Primary Access points (main entry,) physical description Assigned Readings: Kaplan and Riedling chapter 3 Fritz, Deborah A. "Cataloging Correctly Using AACR2 and MARC 21".Cataloging Correctly for Kids: An Introduction to the tools, Fourth Edition, p. 21-38. Lowell, Kay E. "Authority Control". Cataloging Correctly for Kids: An Introduction to the tools, Fourth Edition, p.55-62. "Understanding MARC Bibliographic: Machine-Readable Cataloging." www.loc.gov/marc/umb. Familiarize yoursef with this brochure.
Accessed via EBSCO host, FPU library resources:
· Responsibility for works
February 21 Intellectual access - Subject Headings Assigned Readings: Kaplan and Riedling chapter 4 Fountain, Joanna F. "Using LC's Children's Headings or Original MARC Cataloging: Why and How". Cataloging Correctly for Kids: An Introduction to the tools, Fourth Edition, p.63-74. Miller, Joseph. "Sears list of Subject Headings" Cataloging Correctly for Kids: An Introduction to the tools, Fourth Edition, p.75-79.
Sears List of Subject Headings 19th edition - read the "Principles of the Sears List of Subject headings," pages xv to xxxix and the following pages to xlii. Review the "Use of Subdivisions in the Sears List" and familiarize yourself with the "List of Subdivisions provided for", pages xliii-l.
Accessed via EBSCO host, FPU library resources:
· LOC vs. Sears · In depth investigation of Sears
March 7 Dewey numbers, Cataloging practice Assigned Readings: Kaplan and Riedling chapter 5 New, Gregory R. "Sources for Dewey Numbers". Cataloging Correctly for Kids: An Introduction to the tools, Fourth Edition, p.80-86. Intner, Sheila S. "Cataloging Nonbook Materials". Cataloging Correctly for Kids: An Introduction to the tools, Fourth Edition, p.87-92. "Introduction to Dewy Decimal Classification" www.oclc.org/dewey/versions/ddc22print/intro.pdf. Familiarize yourself with the contents of this brochure.
· Assignment of Dewey numbers · Work with a classmate to catalog several items In Class Work on Dewey Project
March 14 Local Holdings, Processing, Shelving, Book repair Final Exam Assigned Readings: Kaplan and Riedling chapters 6-7 Bring several books that need to be repaired for a hands-on workshop · Steps involved in processing · Shelving books · Final exam: Each person will receive 3 items to catalog by hand. 1 ½ hours.
March 28 Reports and assignments due · Discuss all assignments and final · Evaluate class
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