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Cataloging Tools & Interfaces

Interfaces

This section does not include Integrated Library Systems (ILSs).

OCLC

Both interfaces give access to WorldCat, OCLC's database of over 210 million records.

• CatExpress
  OCLC's web-based copy cataloging interface. Designed for small to medium size libraries. Minimal training required.
• Connexion
  OCLC's flagship cataloging service. Used to create and edit bibliographic and authority records as well as copy cataloging. The browser version enables local holdings maintenance. The client version offers macros and customization, offline and batch functionality. Extensive online documentation, tutorials, and context-sensitive help.

In addition, Minitex DCME staff have created the following resources for use with OCLC Connexion.

• Steps for Exporting from OCLC Connexion Client (PDF; 106 KB)
• Steps for Exporting from OCLC Connexion Browser (PDF; 102 KB)
• Macros for Connexion Client
  Browse support resources for using macros; this page includes FAQ's, information about upcoming workshops, handouts and links to OCLC's macro support information.

Library of Congress

• Library of Congress
  Users of the LC catalog can download MARC bibliographic records one at a time or several from a list. They can download authority records one at a time.

Other Interfaces

Entries in this section are informational only. No recommendations are intended.

• BiblioFile
  The Library Corporation's service for copy and original cataloging. Provides access to records from ITS.MARC and other databases. Offers data manipulation features, local database, authority processing control, MARC record validation, and label printing.
• MarcEdit
  A freely available freeware program that can be used to edit bib records in large batches. It can be used to delete MARC fields and add MARC fields and also to break up large files of bib records into smaller files for bulk importing. (Please note: MarcEdit is basically a tool for editing records you already have. It does not give you access to online bibliographic databases, but there is an add-on for Z39.50 searches.)
• MarcMagician
  From Mitinet Library Services, offers both original and copy cataloging. Includes global editing, record customization tools, and automatic MARC record repair and access to Mininet's Access MARC bibliographic database.

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General Cataloging Tools

Online Resources

• ALA Cataloging Resources
  Guidelines on cataloging electronic resources, microforms, audiovisual materials, and material for children. Also, some links to cataloging interest groups.
• Cataloger's Desktop
  A web-based subscription service that provides access to RDA, AACR2, DACS, Library of Congress Rule Interpretations, subject cataloging manuals, MARC21 formats, MARC code lists, and many other resources.
• Cataloging Service Bulletin (CSB)
  A quarterly periodical issued by the Library of Congress (LC) detailing updates to LC cataloging and classification procedures and policies. The final issue of the CSB, no. 128, was released in the autumn of 2010. Also includes information on new subject headings, changes to AACR2 and LCRI rules, and other cataloging news from LC. The complete archive of CSBs is available for free from the Cataloging Distribution Service website.
• Resource Description and Access (RDA) and the RDA Toolkit
  RDA is the new cataloging standard on providing descriptions and access points for resource discovery. Designed as the successor to AACR2, these new guidelines aim to be both flexible and adaptable to the needs of catalogers. The RDA Toolkit is an online suite of cataloging tools. These include the full texts of RDA and AACR2, mappings between cataloging standards, collaborative tools such as workflow summaries, and more.

Print Resources

• Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules. 2nd ed., 2002 rev., 2005 upd. Chicago: American Library Association, 2002.
• Cataloging Service Bulletin. Ed. Robert M. Hiatt. Washington, D.C.: Library of Congress, Library Services, 1978-2010.
• Library of Congress Rule Interpretations. Ed. Robert M. Hiatt. 2nd ed. 2 vols. Washington, D.C.: Cataloging Distribution Service, Library of Congress, 1989–
• Resource Description & Access: RDA. Chicago: American Library Association, 2010–

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Cataloging Handbooks

Print Resources

• Allen, C. G. A Manual of European Languages for Librarians. 2nd ed. London: Bowker-Saur, 1999.
• Fritz, Deborah A. Cataloging with AACR2 & MARC21: For Books, Electronic Resources, Sound Recordings, Videorecordings, and Serials. 2nd ed., 2006 cumulation. Chicago: American Library Association, 2007.
• Fritz, Deborah A., and Richard J. Fritz. MARC21 for Everyone: A Practical Guide. Chicago: American Library Association, 2003.
• Olson, Nancy B., Robert L. Bothmann, and Jessica J. Schomberg. Cataloging of Audiovisual Materials and Other Special Materials: A Manual Based on AACR2 and MARC 21. 5th ed. Westport, Conn.: Libraries Unlimited, 2008.
• Saye, Jerry D., and Sherry L. Vellucci. Notes in the Catalog Record Based on AACR2 and LC Rule Interpretations. Chicago: American Library Association, 1989.

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Classification

Online Resources

• Classification Web
  Access by subscription to full-text display of all Library of Congress classification schedules—including G class geographic cutters. Offers full Library of Congress Subject Headings searching and mapping to LC classifications numbers.
• Dewey Decimal Classification Summaries
  An introduction to Dewey Decimal Classification.
• Library of Congress Classification Outline
  Covers the main classes of the Library of Congress Classification.
• Library of Congress Cutter Tables
  This site includes the basic table and several specialized tables.
• Map Dewey (DDC) Classification to LC (LCC)
  A table mapping Dewey Decimal Classifications to Library of Congress Class headings.
• Map LC (LCC) to Dewey (DDC) Classification
  A table mapping Library of Congress Class headings to Dewey Decimal Classifications.
• WebDewey
  An OCLC online subscription service with two versions. You can subscribe to either the full (DDC 23) database, including Relative Index terms, built numbers not available in the print versions, and BISAC-to-DDC mappings; or to the Abridged Edition (14th, and soon, 15th editions), which is a condensed version of the DDC system for smaller libraries that covers all classes and key index terms.

Print Resources

• Classification and Shelflisting Manual. Washington, D.C.: Library of Congress, Cataloging Distribution Service, 2008–
• Dewey, Melvil. Abridged Dewey Decimal Classification and Relative Index. 14th ed. Eds. Joan S. Mitchell, et al. Dublin, Ohio: OCLC Online Computer Library Center, 2011.
• Dewey, Melvil. Dewey Decimal Classification and Relative Index. 23rd ed. Eds. Joan S. Mitchell, Julianne Beall, Rebecca Green, Giles Martin, Michael Panzer. 4 vols. Dublin, Ohio: OCLC Online Computer Library Center, 2011.

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MARC Codes

Online Resources

• Countries
  A list of places and their associated two- or three-character lowercase alphabetic codes. Used in the Fixed Field (008) element for the place of publication and MARC field 044 (Country of Publishing/Producing Entity Code).
• Geographic Areas
  A list of geographic areas and their associated one- to seven-character codes. Used in MARC field 043 (Geographic Area Code).
• Languages
  A list of languages and their associated three-character alphabetic codes. Used in the Fixed Field (008) element for Language, in MARC field 040 ‡b (Language of Cataloging), and in MARC filed 041 (Language Code).

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MARC Format

Online Resources

• Bibliographic Formats and Standards
  OCLC's guide to MARC fields. Also includes chapters on online cataloging, special cataloging guidelines, when to input a new record, and quality assurance.
• Cataloger's Reference Shelf
  Access to MARC data formats, MARC code lists, subject cataloging manuals, and other resources.
• Library of Congress MARC Standards
  Access to the Library of Congress's standards for MARC formats and codes with updates and change announcements – including changes to accommodate RDA.

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Subject Headings

Online Resources

• Library of Congress Authorities
  Site for browsing authority headings for Subject, Name, Title, and Name/Title combinations and downloading authority records in MARC format for use in a local library system.

Print Resources

• Free-Floating Subdivisions: An Alphabetical Index. 23rd ed. Washington, D.C.: Library of Congress, Cataloging Distribution Service, 2011.
• Library of Congress Subject Headings. 32nd ed. 6 vols. Washington, D.C.: Library of Congress, Cataloging Distribution Service, 2010.
• Subject Headings Manual. 2008 ed. 4 vols. Washington, D.C.: Library of Congress, Cataloging Policy and Support Office, 2008–
• Supplementary Vocabularies: Free-Floating Subdivisions, Genre/Form Headings, Children's Subject Headings. Washington, D.C.: Library of Congress, Cataloging Distribution Service, 2009–

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