9781332064113 - Practical Handbook of Modern Library Cataloging (classic Reprint) by William Warner Bishop (3 results)
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the development of library cataloging processes, from ancient practices to modern card systems and shared database entries. Noting that early methods proved inefficient for expanding libraries, the author highlights the advent of printed card cataloging as a revoluti…onary step. He discusses the Library of Congress's central role in supplying these cards to libraries nationwide, facilitating the process and standardizing cataloging practices. The author also explores the evolution of cataloging rules and subject headings, emphasizing their importance for ensuring consistency and ease of use. The book concludes by acknowledging the impact of cooperative cataloging and shared databases, which have further streamlined cataloging processes and enhanced accessibility to library collections. This examination of cataloging's history underscores the continuous advancements in organization and information retrieval, enabling libraries to effectively manage and share their vast knowledge resources. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
