Prerequisite: Cataloging I - New Items

Cataloging II: MARC21 Bibliographic Format for Beginners

The MARC21 (Machine Readable Cataloging) Bibliographic format is the nationally-accepted standard for computerized cataloging which helps ensure that data in your automated library catalog will be compatible with other systems, catalogs and vendors.

This half-day session explains the structure of the MARC record and its importance in automated library catalogs. Participants will learn to identify components within MARC bibliographic records, to interpret fixed field coding and to apply correct variable field tagging. Emphasis will be placed primarily on books format.

*Offered in rotation with Cataloging I and III.
*Course lasts approximately 3 hours.
*Please note that the primary focus of this training session is on books.