Do you want to be a copy cat?: First Steps to Becoming a Fantastic Copy Cataloger!
If you’re really new to cataloging, this session is for you.
In this 90-minute online session, facilitated by NEKLS technology librarian Heather Braum, you will:
- learn the basic principles behind cataloging,
- discover why librarians catalog,
- learn to read a basic MARC record,
- see what a good MARC record looks like,
- learn basic cataloging terminology,
- and practice describing different materials.
If you’re just getting started with copy cataloging or want a review of the basics, this session is for you.
Date: January 12th
Time: 1:00 – 2:30 PM
Cost: FREE to all NEKLS members
Location: Online, Archive information is now available.
Registration: Not required
Pre-requisite reading: Before the session, please read through this presentation http://www.slideshare.net/robinfay/cataloging-basics-presentation It introduces concepts and ideas similar to the session we have planned.
Brenda Hough is the Continuing Education Consultant at NEKLS. You can reach her by email (bhough (at) nekls.org), phone, or on several instant messaging platforms (look Brenda up by her email address). Visit the 
