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+ | ====== PINES Catalogers: Definitions and Requirements ====== | ||
- | ====== Qualifications | + | There are three types of catalogers in PINES: Cataloging Coordinator (CatCoord), Cat1, and Cat2. There is no limit to the number of Cat1 or Cat2 catalogers a library system can have; however, a system must have at least one Cat1 cataloger and only one CatCoord (which can be the same person). |
+ | ===== CatCoord ===== | ||
- | ==== Copy Cataloging | + | The Cataloging |
- | Copy cataloging is the process of using and editing, if required, an existing bibliographic record for a work in hand. Editing is restricted to corrections | + | Designated by the library system director, there is one CatCoord per system who should be trained as a Cat1 and be a working cataloger so that they can be readily available |
- | A CAT1 has the highest cataloging authorization to work with bibliographic records at each PINES library system. CAT1 status is granted only after mandatory | + | <note important> |
- | Catalogers with CAT2 authorization are restricted | + | In order to be assigned permissions to be a CatCoord, designated Cat1s must complete the **[[https:// |
- | All PINES catalogers performing copy cataloging as a CAT1 should | + | <note important> |
- | * Understand/ | + | Contact |
- | * Have knowledge of RDA standards. | + | |
- | * Have knowledge of and follow established | + | |
- | * Search the PINES bibliographic database efficiently and accurately. | + | |
- | * Use the Z39.50 interface in Evergreen to search OCLC and import and edit matching records. | + | |
- | * Search OCLC using the Connexion Client efficiently. | + | |
- | * Edit records as needed according to PINES established standards. | + | |
- | * Search WebDewey efficiently to verify and assign call numbers. | + | |
- | * Use the Transfer functions for transferring holdings from poor or wrong records to better records. | + | |
- | * Merge duplicated records within the PINES database. | + | |
- | * Overlay a poor record or an Encoding Level (ELvl): K record with a better OCLC record. | + | |
- | * Understand local practices and procedures for assigning call numbers, shelving locations, and other local cataloging decisions. | + | |
- | * Unordered List ItemAll PINES trained catalogers should stay on the PINES-cataloging list: please subscribe at [[http:// | + | |
+ | CatCoord logins must be associated with the specific person and can be the personal card of the CatCoord or a secondary card assigned to them for cataloging. | ||
- | All PINES catalogers | + | **All PINES CatCoord |
- | * Understand/interpret MARC records. | + | * Understand |
- | * Have knowledge | + | * Understand security concerns for workstation administration and learn the importance |
- | * Have knowledge of and follow established PINES matching criteria | + | * Understand how to create |
- | * Search PINES efficiently | + | * Understand how to create |
- | * Search WebDewey efficiently to verify | + | * Create |
- | * Understand local practices | + | * Create |
- | * All PINES trained catalogers should stay on the PINES-cataloging list: please subscribe at [[http:// | + | * Understand all Cat1 and Cat2 requirements. |
- | ==== Original Cataloging | + | ===== Cat1 ===== |
- | Original cataloging is the creation of a new bibliographic record | + | A <color # |
- | Training for original cataloging of monographic resources in OCLC is mandatory for all PINES catalogers except those with recent experience and illustrated proficiency | + | If there is a staff change |
- | The PINES Cataloging Specialist reserves the right to test competency in understanding MARC21 and RDA standards prior to training. The PINES Cataloging Specialist will work with catalogers | + | **All PINES Cat1 catalogers |
- | If a PINES library system without an original cataloger acquires materials needing original cataloging, they should contact | + | * Understand and interpret MARC records. |
+ | * Have knowledge of and follow RDA standards. | ||
+ | * Have knowledge of and follow established | ||
+ | * Search | ||
+ | * Use the Z39.50 interface in Evergreen to search OCLC and import and edit matching records. | ||
+ | * Search OCLC using the Connexion Client efficiently and accurately. | ||
+ | * Edit records as needed according to PINES established standards. | ||
+ | * Search WebDewey efficiently to verify and assign call numbers. | ||
+ | * Understand Evergreen cataloging functionality and related circulation and acquisitions functions. | ||
+ | * Use Evergreen transfer functions for transferring holdings from poor or wrong records to better records. | ||
+ | * Merge duplicated records within | ||
+ | * Overlay a poor record, a nonOCLC record, or an Encoding Level (ELvl): K record with a better OCLC record. | ||
+ | * Understand local practices | ||
+ | * Understand all Cat2 requirements. | ||
- | Currently, | + | **All PINES Cat1s performing |
- | After training is completed, the PINES Cataloging Specialist will review original records in OCLC by newly trained original catalogers for quality and accuracy until such time as the cataloger demonstrates proficiency. | ||
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- | All PINES original catalogers should be able to: | ||
* Accurately perform descriptive cataloging according to MARC21, RDA, and PINES standards. | * Accurately perform descriptive cataloging according to MARC21, RDA, and PINES standards. | ||
* Accurately perform classification analysis to assign Dewey Decimal Classification numbers. | * Accurately perform classification analysis to assign Dewey Decimal Classification numbers. | ||
* Accurately perform subject analysis to assign Library of Congress Subject Headings and genre form headings. | * Accurately perform subject analysis to assign Library of Congress Subject Headings and genre form headings. | ||
- | * Accurately and proficiently search the OCLC authority file for authorized forms of subjects and genre headings. | ||
* Establish name headings (access points) and search the OCLC authority file to confirm authorized forms of those names for use in the bibliographic record. | * Establish name headings (access points) and search the OCLC authority file to confirm authorized forms of those names for use in the bibliographic record. | ||
+ | * Accurately and proficiently search the OCLC authority file for authorized forms of subjects and genre headings. | ||
+ | ===== Cat2 ===== | ||
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+ | Catalogers with <color # | ||
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+ | **All PINES Cat2 catalogers performing copy cataloging should** | ||
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+ | * Understand and interpret MARC records. | ||
+ | * Have knowledge of and follow RDA standards. | ||
+ | * Have knowledge of and follow established PINES matching criteria for all major formats (such as books, sound recordings, and video materials). | ||
+ | * Search PINES efficiently and accurately. | ||
+ | * Search WebDewey efficiently to verify and assign call numbers. | ||
+ | * Understand local practices and procedures for assigning call numbers, shelving locations, and other local cataloging decisions. |
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