This course is an introduction to MARC21 and how it is meant to work in a library automation system. It explains what the MARC standards are and how those standards tie in with our cataloging rules (AACR) to help catalogers create data that will function effectively in a library catalog.
MARC and Bibliographic information: The underlying fundamentals
This course consists of a series of nine free webcasts or web-based, self-paced, mini-courses, listed below.
Sessions:
1.1 Bibliographic information—What is it? (Self-paced, approx. 25 min.)
1.2 Bibliographic information—Why Do We Need It? (Self-paced, approx. 20 min.)
1.3 Bibliographic information—How Do We Know What To Provide? (Webcast, approx. 30 min.)
1.4 Bibliographic information and MARC (Webcast, approx. 20 min.)
1.5 MARC Records—What Are They? (Webcast, approx. 20 min.)
1.6 MARC Records—Why Do We Need Them? (Webcast, approx. 15 min.)
1.7 MARC Records—Where Do We Get Them? (Self-paced, approx. 30 min)
1.8 MARC Records, Bibliographic Information, and Library Catalogs (Self-paced, approx. 65 min.)
1.9 MARC and Bibliographic Information—How do I speak it? (Webcast, approx. 35 min.)
Anticipated goal:
At the conclusion of this course, you should understand the importance of MARC and bibliographic information, and be familiar with MARC and cataloging terminology.
To access the recording:
After you register for this course, you will receive an email entitled "Course Link for MARC21 In Your Library" containing the course link and handouts, if any.