Practical Handbook of Modern Library Cataloging - Softcover

Practical Handbook of Modern Library Cataloging

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Practical Handbook of Modern Library Cataloging' is a definitive professional guide that outlines the essential principles and practices of library organization. Written by William Warner Bishop, a prominent figure in the field of library science, this work serves as a comprehensive manual for the systematic recording and arrangement of library holdings. It addresses the practicalities of cataloging, from the physical preparation of card catalogs to the complex rules governing entry headings and descriptive metadata.The text provides deep insights into the methodologies required to maintain consistency and accuracy within a library's bibliographic records. It explores topics such as the history of cataloging, the various forms of catalogs, and the specific challenges of managing diverse collections. By emphasizing the importance of standardization, Bishop's handbook played a crucial role in the professionalization of librarianship in the early 20th century. 'Practical Handbook of Modern Library Cataloging' remains a vital historical document for scholars and practitioners interested in the evolution of information science, offering a clear window into the foundational techniques that continue to influence modern data organization and retrieval systems.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Artikel-Nr. 9781025349107

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