Literature information resource cataloging

Author: Duan Minglian
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: This book systematically introduces the basic principles, techniques, and methods of bibliographic description of information resources, the development of bibliographic work for information resources both domestically and internationally, the description and revelation of various types of information resources such as general books in Chinese and Western languages, serial publications, cartographic materials, non-book materials, and computer files. It also covers the selection of access points for information resources in Chinese and Western languages, the structure and usage of CNMARC format, an analysis and comparison of USMARC and UNIMARC formats, the normalization of access points, and the development trends of bibliographic description of information resources. The book is divided into fourteen chapters, each followed by review questions. Three appendices are included at the end of the book: Library Catalog Organization, Examples of CNMARC Machine-Readable Records, and References. This book organically integrates Chinese bibliographic description, Western bibliographic description, and computer-assisted cataloging. It combines traditional manual cataloging theory with computer-assisted cataloging principles, bridging the cataloging theories and methods for various types of information resources. It provides an in-depth yet accessible discussion of fundamental issues in bibliographic description of information resources. The content is novel, covers a broad scope, offers thorough analysis and elaboration, and emphasizes practicality. This book can serve as a textbook or teaching reference for students majoring in information science, library science, and related disciplines in information management at universities and colleges. It is also suitable for the staff of various information centers, research institutes, and libraries, as well as a wide range of information professionals for learning and reference.