Cataloging Course
This course delivers practical training in MARC 21, RDA, DDC, and LCSH for building consistent catalog records across print, digital, and media formats. Participants learn transliteration techniques, subject analysis, display formatting, and policy development to boost library discovery and operational efficiency in diverse settings.

4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
Gain expertise in MARC 21, RDA, DDC, and LCSH to create precise records for print books, e-books, and non-book materials. Master call number selection, subject heading assignment, multilingual handling with transliteration, MARC-to-display conversion, local policy documentation, and template creation for enhanced discovery and efficient cataloging workflows.
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Develop skills
- Map MARC records to user-friendly text displays for staff efficiency.
- Apply RDA, DDC, and LCSH rules swiftly to everyday cataloging tasks.
- Manage multilingual items using transliteration, titles, and codes.
- Assign DDC classes and LCSH headings with clear justifications.
- Develop local policies, templates, and quality checks for record consistency.
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