Cataloging Course
This course equips you with hands-on expertise in MARC 21, RDA, DDC, and LCSH for cataloging print books, e-books, and non-book items. You will learn to assign call numbers and subjects, manage multiple languages and transliteration, convert MARC records to user-friendly displays, develop local policies, and build templates that enhance resource discovery and ensure consistency across library operations in any setting.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
Gain practical skills in MARC 21, RDA, DDC, and LCSH to create precise records for books, e-books, and other materials. Master call number selection, subject headings, multilingual handling, transliteration, MARC display conversion, local policy documentation, and template creation for better discovery and efficient cataloging.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Map MARC data to simple text displays for staff use.
- Apply RDA, DDC, and LCSH rules quickly to catalog records.
- Catalog multilingual items with transliteration and language codes.
- Assign DDC classes and LCSH headings with clear justifications.
- Develop local policies, templates, and quality checks for consistency.
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