Cataloging Course
This course delivers hands-on training in MARC 21, RDA, DDC, and LCSH for building reliable catalog records across print, e-books, and media. You'll handle transliteration, parallel titles, subject assignment with clear rationales, and develop local templates and policies to boost discovery and ensure consistency in library operations.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain practical skills 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 headings, multilingual handling with transliteration, MARC-to-display conversion, local policy documentation, and template creation for better discovery and efficient cataloging workflows.
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Develop skills
- Map MARC data to readable text displays for staff use.
- Apply RDA, DDC, and LCSH rules swiftly to everyday records.
- Manage multilingual items including transliteration and codes.
- Assign DDC and LCSH subjects with concise justifications.
- Develop local policies, templates, and checks for record quality.
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