My Job

I have been working in the Cataloging Department, Palomar college Library since 1989.  I love my job and I would like to introduce our Cataloging Department.

Cataloging Department Staff and Friends

1.  Functions of the Cataloging Department

     The basic function of the Cataloging department is TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO ALL 
     LIBRARY MATERIALS.

1. Cataloging and classification which include determination of authorship, description of the  item,  and assignment of subject headings and classification number.
2. Physical preparation of the material which involves making spine labels, book jackets,       security stripping, ownership stamping, and any other necessary preparation.
3. To maintain database in the library which involves updating, correcting, removing and       discarding
4. Reparing books which involves bindery projects either in-house or sending books to a    commercial bindery.

    The matrix of cataloging continues to be the CREATION, MAINTENANCE, AND   
    NETWORKING OF BIBLIOGRAPHIC RECORDS.

2. Tools for Cataloging

    SIRSI Unicorn Intergrated Library Automation system: www.sirsi.com
    OCLC (On-line Computer Library Center): www.oclc.org
    Library of Congress Classification System
    Library of Congress Subject Headings     

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