Cataloging
For me, cataloging is the most complex aspect of being in a librarian...and I've even taken a short, intensive summer class on cataloging! It still confuses me! So I've done my best to collect A LOT of resources about cataloging. Some of my annotations/descriptions might not be too in-depth and some of the titles are self explanatory, but if you're still unsure about a link, a simple click will give you clue to what's going on 'round that cataloging website.
Dewey Decimal System Guide to Call Numbers--I don't think anyone would ever expect you to have all of the call numbers memorized, so get a little help from a very reliable source: the University of Illinois Library.
Beginning Cataloging--A great resource which includes a webinar on cataloging basics. It is over an hour long, but it is detailed and a great help for the cataloging clueless (like me!).
Understanding MARC--Machine Readable Cataloging Records are descriptions for items cataloged in libraries.
MARC 21 Format--Includes code and fields for cataloging items.
Classify--In case you are stumped as to how to classify a book in your collection, try using this new service. It's most helpful if you enter the 13 digit ISBN to search the book, and then you'll be given a table including the Dewey and Library of Congress call numbers.
Cataloging for Children--Contains common MARC 21 bibliographic fields used in juvenile records.
I feel the following three links need no annotation: they are self explanatory based on their titles:
Complete Subject Headings--2014 Edition
Subject Heading List for Juvenile Fiction
Subject Heading List for Juvenile Non-Fiction
Dewey Decimal System Guide to Call Numbers--I don't think anyone would ever expect you to have all of the call numbers memorized, so get a little help from a very reliable source: the University of Illinois Library.
Beginning Cataloging--A great resource which includes a webinar on cataloging basics. It is over an hour long, but it is detailed and a great help for the cataloging clueless (like me!).
Understanding MARC--Machine Readable Cataloging Records are descriptions for items cataloged in libraries.
MARC 21 Format--Includes code and fields for cataloging items.
Classify--In case you are stumped as to how to classify a book in your collection, try using this new service. It's most helpful if you enter the 13 digit ISBN to search the book, and then you'll be given a table including the Dewey and Library of Congress call numbers.
Cataloging for Children--Contains common MARC 21 bibliographic fields used in juvenile records.
I feel the following three links need no annotation: they are self explanatory based on their titles:
Complete Subject Headings--2014 Edition
Subject Heading List for Juvenile Fiction
Subject Heading List for Juvenile Non-Fiction