Continuing Education
Registration Form: Basic MARC Tagging for Serials

Course Description

Learn the fundamentals of MARC coding and tagging for serials in many formats, including print and electronic. This class gives an overview of original and copy cataloging using the MARC format, focusing on how MARC tagging affects searching and OPAC record displays. Topics include applying MARC throughout the cataloging process, integrating MARC with cataloging practice, using MARC documentation, and applying specialized MARC tags for serials, including the use of linking fields. The session will be offered online in 2-hour increments for 2 successive days. Hands-on exercises are included.

By the end of this course participants will be able to:

Tag and code original cataloging for serials
Interpret and correct the tags on copy cataloging
Understand how MARC tagging affects bibliographic searching

Intended Audience:

Cataloging or serials staff new to MARC tagging and coding for serials.

Prerequisites:

Some basic knowledge of cataloguing principles.

Registration to this free of charge class is limited to two people from each library system. While this is an online class, it is live and there are only 15 seats available. If you were paying for this session it would cost $220 per person. Registration will be accepted on a first come first served basis. The registration deadline is two weeks prior to the session.

Technical Requirements for Live Online Classes:

Dates, Times & Locations:

Wednesday, April 9 through Thursday, April 10, 2 pm - 4 pm ET, online

Certification Renewal Points:

0.4

Deadline for Registration:

March 26, 2008

Other information:

Limited to 2 persons per library system.

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Provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.