CATALOGUING OF NON-PRINT RESOURCES

Book Details

• Publisher: Ess Ess Publication
• ISBN: 9789387698058
• Year of Publication: 2018
• Language: English
• Binding: HardBound
• Pages: 155

About the Book

This practical manual focuses on the cataloguing of non-print resources in modern libraries and information centres, where the increasing use of digital and multimedia materials requires standardized cataloguing practices for effective metadata sharing and bibliographic record exchange. The book has been specially developed to help Library and Information Science (LIS) students understand cataloguing practices according to prescribed international standards suitable for both manual and automated library systems.

The publication serves as a complete guide for preparing cataloguing records for a wide range of non-print resources including audio-visual materials, microforms, and electronic resources in accordance with the Anglo American Cataloguing Rules-II (AACR II). Separate chapters have been devoted to the cataloguing of different categories of non-print materials, ensuring systematic and detailed understanding of each format.

The book critically examines bibliographic elements, access points, and subject headings required for preparing accurate cataloguing records under AACR II standards. Through numerous illustrative examples, it simplifies the practical implementation of AACR II rules and helps readers gain hands-on experience in preparing entries for modern information resources.

In addition, the book introduces readers to MARC21 records, including tags, indicators, fields, and sub-field codes, enabling users to work effectively within automated library systems and digital cataloguing environments. This publication serves as a valuable academic and professional resource for LIS students, teachers, librarians, cataloguers, and information professionals dealing with non-print and electronic resources.