Cataloging Course
This course equips you with hands-on skills in MARC 21, RDA, DDC, and LCSH for cataloging print, e-books, and media items effectively. You will learn to manage transliteration, parallel titles, and language codes, assign subjects with clear rationales, develop local policies, and build templates to ensure consistent, discoverable records in any library environment.

4 to 360 hours of 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
- Master MARC-to-text mapping to convert intricate MARC records into user-friendly displays for staff.
- Apply RDA, DDC, and LCSH core principles swiftly to practical cataloging scenarios.
- Handle multilingual cataloging including transliteration, parallel titles, and language codes confidently.
- Assign DDC and LCSH subject headings with concise, justified rationales in real-world practice.
- Develop local policies, quality checks, and templates for uniform and reliable catalog records.
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