Subject Analysis Suggested Workflows (Session 3)

Description

Do you work with cataloging or records maintenance at your library?  Could you use a better understanding of how subject headings are assigned?

This webinar series will focus on the skills and knowledge necessary to understand and assess existing subject headings in MARC format.  The course is aimed at those individuals primarily practicing copy cataloging.  Through these sessions attendees will have the opportunity to gain an overview of the variety of subject heading systems, understand the rules for how LoC subject headings are assigned to a record, recognize the variety of RDA-related changes in subject authority records, explore MARC21 for subject headings in bib records and LCSH authority records and assess the quality of existing records. We will also cover catalogers’ judgement and bias.

This last session in the Subject Analysis for Copy Catalogers series focuses on the steps needed to confirm the validity and appropriateness of assigned subject headings.  We will also explore how and when to make changes that make sense for your collection and users.  Through this session, attendees will have the opportunity to…

• check the validity of assigned subject headings when copy cataloging
• discuss cataloger’s judgment and etiquette in shared catalogs
• explore types of changes and corrections that are more commonly required

Please note:

• Attendees must have attended the in-person or online version of our Fundamentals of Cataloging: Introduction or have an appropriate combination of other course work or experience with basic cataloging concepts and workflows.
• Attendees should plan to have 2-3 physical items available at their desks during the session for hands-on practice time.