Last update: 11/21/06
CONCISE course SYLLABUS
IRLS 530
Cataloging & Metadata Management
2007 Spring Session
(January 10, 2007-May 11, 2007)
COURSE NAME, NUMBER AND PREREQUISITES:
IRLS 530 - Cataloging & Metadata Management
Prerequisite: IRLS 515 Organization of Information
Please note this course is a web-based course.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
IRLS 530 - Cataloging & Metadata Management (3 units)
Cataloging & Metadata Management will introduce students to the theory and practices of bibliographic control over print and non-print resources within the library, archive and cultural institution communities. Cataloging principles and theories, content and metadata standards, descriptive and subject cataloging, authority control, classification, encoding schemas and communication standards will be covered. This course will prepare students for cataloger and metadata cataloger positions in a variety of libraries.
Cataloging principles and theories covered:
Library community : Paris Principles 1961 and FRBR (Functional Requirement for Bibliographic Records)
Content and metadata standards covered:
Library community : AACR2 (Anglo American Cataloging Rules, 2 nd ed., 2002 rev., 2005 update), RDA drafts (Resource Description & Access) and DC (Dublin Core)
Archive community : DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard)
Museum/cultural institution community : CCO (Cataloging Cultural Objects)
Encoding and communication schemas covered:
Library community : ISBD(G) (International Standard Bibliographic Description, General), MARC21 (Machine Readable Cataloging 21st century), DC (Dublin Core), OCLC Bibliographic Formats and Standards
Archive community : ISAD(G) (International Standard Archival Description, General), EAD (Encoded Archival Description) and EAC (Encoded Archival Context).
Museum/cultural institution community : VRA Core v3.0
Subject cataloging, subject analysis, access points covered:
LCSH (Library of Congress Subject Headings), Sears (Sears List of Subject Headings),
Authority control covered:
LCNAF (Library of Congress Name Authority File), LCSH (Library of Congress Subject Headings), TGM I, II (Thesaurus for Graphic Materials)
Classifications covered:
LCC (Library of Congress Classification) and DDC (Dewey Decimal Classification).
Shared cataloging covered:
OCLC's Connexion and CatExpress
COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the semester students will:
• Know the major cataloging and metadata content standards
• Know the major encoding schemas in the information environment
• Understand descriptive cataloging and the value of accurate bibliographic information in cataloging
• Learn the elements of Machine-Readable Cataloging Records (MARC) and create MARC encoded bibliographic records according to AACR2
• Apply the principles of uniformity (authority control) to the assignment of name and title headings/access points according to Library of Congress Name Authority
• Understand subject cataloging and apply the principles of uniformity (authority control) to the assignment of subject heading/access points according to Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH), Sears, and TGMI
• Assign classification numbers using Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) and Library of Congress Classification (LCC)
• Assign book (cutter) numbers using the Library of Congress Cutter Table
• Understand the concepts of copy cataloging and use of bibliographic utilities
Required COURSE MATERIALS:
Taylor, Arlene. Introduction to Cataloging and Classification, 10 th ed. Westport, Conn.: Libraries Unlimited, 2006. (ISBN 1-59158-235-0 (pbk.))
Gorman, Michael, The Concise AACR2: based on AACR2 2002 revision, 2004 update. Chicago: American Library Association, 2004. (ISBN 0-8389-3548-6 (pbk.))
Additional reading materials are noted under each session. You will need Adobe Acrobat to view these documents. Download a free copy at
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readermain.html
OPTIONAL COURSE MATERIALS (not required):
Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, 2 nd ed., 2002 Rev., 2005 Update (AACR2). Chicago: American Library Association, 2005.
Maxwell, Robert L. Maxwell's Handbook for AACR2: Explaining and Illustrating the Anglo-American Cataloging Rules through the 2003 Update . Chicago: American Library Association, 2004.
NOTE: You are not required to purchase the Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, 2 nd ed., 2002 Rev., 2005 Update (AACR2), but you are encouraged to use it if you have access to it. Check at your nearest library. Editions of AACR earlier than 2002, 2 nd ed. are not acceptable, as significant changes have been made. You are also encouraged to visit your local library during our sessions on subject analysis and classification to handle their copies of the Library of Congress Subject Headings , v. 1-5, Sears List of Subject Headings, 18 th 3ed., Library of Congress Classification, Class A-Z , Dewey Decimal Classification and Relative Index , 22 nd ed.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
SESSIONS
This is a Web-based course. There will be sixteen weekly sessions and each session will include:
• Session objective(s). What you will learn during the session
• Session lecture
• Reading assignment(s) and/or online exercise(s)
• Written quizzes, if applicable
• Discussion/question opportunity on D2L. You need to participate with substantive comments in discussions so that I know you understand the topic
The course is designed for students to work alone on all quizzes, exercises and the final essay. Class participation will be counted toward your grade and will be conducted via D2L as discussions and Q&A.
STUDY HINTS
The session lectures are designed to clarify portions of the reading assignments and provide instructions for the exercises and quizzes, so read these first. Complete all the assigned readings, exercises and quizzes in the order assigned. Cataloging requires knowing how to use cataloging tools, such as AACR2, Library of Congress Classification Schedules or Sears List of Subject Headings. It is not about memorizing the rules, but it is about knowing where to find the information, knowing how and why to apply it, and using your professional judgment.
EXAMS
Session quizzes will be given periodically throughout the semester via D2L. They will be open book and are required. They will consist of straightforward questions designed to see if you understand the materials and are keeping up with the weekly readings. You will need to refer to the session materials covered to complete the quizzes. Quizzes must be submitted by the due date and time. They will be posted on Friday, by 5PM, and are due on Sunday at 5PM. You can retake the quiz as many times as you want to achieve the score that you want, but you must complete it during the scheduled time period.
One final essay is required. The essay will be submitted via D2L. The essay can be no longer than five (5) typewritten double-spaced pages and it must reference at least one outside source. I will be providing the final essay topics, of which you are to choose one. Follow the APA or Chicago Manual for style when composing your essays.
COURSE EVALUATION & GRADING
All work must be turned in on the dates due by 5:00PM Arizona Time (Mountain Standard Time). All work must be turned in using D2L. I will not accept work submitted to me at my UA email address.
GRADE BREAKDOWN
1. Quizzes: 70%
2. Final essay: 20%
3. Participation on D2L: 10%
4. Total: 100%
GRADING
The final course grade will be assigned as follows:
A = 90+ (superior work)
B = 80-89 (very good work)
C = 70-79 (marginally satisfactory)
F = 0-69 (failed to meet requirements)
COURSE POLICIES
Students are expected to abide by the University of Arizona Code of Conduct. Electronic access: http://dos.web.arizona.edu/uapolicies/ . If you have any questions regarding what is acceptable practice under this code, please ask me.
Accommodating Disabilities
If you have a need for reasonable accommodations to meet the requirements of this course, you must register with the University's Disability Resource Center (DRC). Electronic access: http://drc.arizona.edu/ . Upon registration you must request that the DRC send me official notification of your accommodation needs as soon as possible. Please plan to discuss with me your accommodations and how the course requirements may impact your ability to perform.
INCOMPLETES
I do not encourage a grade of (I) Incomplete, as life goes on, and completing the course later gets more challenging. The University of Arizona General Academic Manual reads:
The grade of I may be awarded only at the end of a semester, when all but a minor portion of the course work has been satisfactorily completed. The grade of I is not to be awarded when the student is expected to repeat the course; in such a case the grade of E must be assigned. Students should make arrangements with the instructor to receive an incompete grade before the end of the semester ...
If the incomplete is not removed by the instructor within one year the I grade will revert to a failing grade.
Instructor
Marly Helm, MA/LS, MPA
Office: Arizona State Museum Library, Room 201
Office Hours: By D2L email and in the D2L Chatroom
Email: mhelm@email.arizona.edu
Phone: 520-621-4695 (wk)
FAX: 520-621-2976 (wk)
SESSION SCHEDULE
01 Session/ January 10-12
Getting Started - Let's Begin Cataloging
02 Session/ January 15-19
Introduction to Catalogs, Cataloging and Cataloging Standards
03 Session/ January 22-26
Introduction to Metadata and Metadata Content Standards
04 Session/ January 29- February 2
Metadata Element Sets and Encoding Schemas
05 Session/ February 4-9
Introduction to Library Encoding, Bibliographic Records and Machine Readable Cataloging (MARC)
06 Session/ February 12-16
Descriptive Cataloging - AACR2 Rules
07 Session/ February 19-23
Descriptive Cataloging - AACR2 Rules (Cont'd)
08 Session/ February 26- March 2
Descriptive Cataloging - AACR2 Rules (Cont'd)
09 Session/ March 5-9
Choice of Access Points - Headings for Names & Titles
Spring Break March 10-18
10 Session/ March 19-23
Authority Control
11 Session/ March 26-30
Subject Analysis and Subject Cataloging - LC, Sears and FAST
12 Session/ April 2-6
Classification - Library of Congress and Dewey
13 Session/ April 9-13
Bibliographic Utilities
14 Session/ April 16-20
Theories in Cataloging and Information Science
15 Session/ April 23-27
The Future of Cataloging
16 Session/ April 30- last day of classes May 2
Final Essay