Cataloging for newbies

Notes and lessons for the 2026 cataloging course, organized by module.

Module 1

• Cataloging and Catalogs
• Creating a Bibliographic Description with AACR2

Module 2

• MARC 21 Format for Bibliographic Data
• MARC 21 Format for Authority Data

Module 3

• Bibliographic Description Using RDA & MARC
• Using RDA to Describe More Than Books
• Bibliographic Data & The Library Catalog
• MARC Record Sheet (PDF)

Module 4

• Subject Analysis
• Subject Access Points
• Classification
• LCSH Intro (PDF)
• Shelflisting G230 (PDF)

Module 5

• Descriptive Access Points with AACR2
• Descriptive Access Points in RDA
• Access Points and Authority Control

Module 6

• Shared Cataloging and Masses of Records
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Library Catalogs
• Boldly Going Forward