Written specifically for school libraries, the principles given can be applied to any library system which houses books and other media together and has a single, unified list of holdings. Following some general rules for descriptive cataloging, the cataloging principles are given for such non-book materials as: (1) filmstrips, (2) slides, (3)…

This paper highlights significant advances in audiovisual cataloging theory and practice: development of "Anglo-American Cataloging Rules" (second edition); revision of the MARC Films Format; and project to provide cataloging-in-publication for microcomputer software. Evolution of rules and practices as an outgrowth of needs of the…

This paper outlines practical steps to be taken that will include nonprint materials in the mainstream procedures of technical services operations--selection, order records, cataloging, post-cataloging operations, policy and procedure formation, loan period, checkout techniques, inspecting returns. Integration of nonprint materials into the main…

Discusses means by which the standardization techniques established for the description of textual documents may be applied to graphic materials, and reviews some of the problems that must be addressed when planning for an international network of iconographic resource materials. (CLB)

Any attempt today to recatalog a collection must take advantage of every tool which can simplify the task. This article represents such a venture in the application of the Library of Congress Class A schedule to the classifying, as well as cataloging, of phonorecords. (Author/NH)

In devising a satisfactory solution to the problem of organizing and cataloging nonbook materials, the Laboratory School< Library kept two goals in mind: (1) to keep the call numbers and catalog card-forms as simply as possible, and (2) to keep the number of catalog cards to a minimum. A full description of the original plan was published in…

An account of the present state of the art'' of the librarianship of non-book materials is presented. (24 references) (NH)

This 25-page manual has been prepared to assist the librarian and audiovisual director in setting up a filmstrip collection. It contains all the information needed to organize a collection from start to finish - uses and advantages of filmstrips, sources, evaluation, cataloging and classification, filing rules, promotion, and equipment. Both the…

In response to current developments in library collections, this 1972 revision gives greater coverage of multi-media materials than the 1969 manual. For the abstract of the entire manual and availability of the earlier edition see ED 047 741. (Author/NH)

This manual serves as a guide to the organization of library collections for Ball State University students in the graduate school of library science. The manual presents, in a concise manner, methods and card forms used in establishing bibliographic controls over a library collection. It is intended that the manual will be used in conjunction…

Discusses the problems in existing cataloging and classification systems which have contributed to the difficulties of theater librarianship. Some alternatives to these systems are described, and data from a survey concerning current cataloging/classification practices in theater librarianship are presented. A 39-item reference list and the survey…

Examines commercial, educational, and existing library sources to establish a practical perspective for librarians seeking to establish collections of popular culture materials, with emphasis on sound recordings, nonstandard materials, and concerns of bibliographic control and professional education. Seven references are listed. (RAA)

This manual describes procedures followed by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville Library Cataloging Department in its Music Retrospective Conversion Project. The goal of the project, running from October 1, 1983 to December 31, 1984, is full conversion of bibliographic records for scores, recordings, and music monographs to machine readable…

Based mainly on the experiences of seven Dutch public libraries during a 5-year study, this report discusses issues related to the integration of audiovisual materials and equipment into existing library collections. Following a brief introduction, its contents are divided into chapters: (1) Collection Building; (2) Processing; (3) Cataloguing;…

Argues that the involvement of national libraries is necessary for the universal availability of publications. Acquisition, document supply, document retention, and retrieval of older materials all require planning and management by national libraries to facilitate transfer of materials to countries worldwide. National libraries may need to…