Cataloguing : Theory and Practice

Contents: Foreword. Preface. I. Cataloguing theory: 1. Library catalogue: nature purpose and functions. 2. Forms of catalogues: Inner forms and outer forms of catalogue. 3. Different types of catalogue entries and their functions. 4. Normative principles and canon of cataloguing. 5. Subject cataloguing and subject heading. 6. Pre natal cooperative and centralized cataloguing. 7. Union catalogue. 8. Limited cataloguing : simplified and selective cataloguing. 9. Standardization of cataloguing practices. 10. Choice and rendering of headings of name of personal heading and Indic names. 11. Management of cataloguing department. 12. Filing of catalogue cards entries. 13. Comparative study of AACR-II and CCC. II. Cataloguing practice: Section 1. Anglo American cataloguing rules-2: 1. Descriptive cataloguing for monographs and simple serials. 2. Entry heading work. 3. Subject entries with sears list. 4. Cross reference entries.  5. Analytical entries. Section 2: Classified catalogue code: 1. Introduction to classified catalogue code. 2. Single volume books. 3. Multi volume books. 4. Simple periodicals. 5. Composite Books. 6. Choice and rendering in respect of personal authors. 7. Corporate authors. References.

The last two decades have seen the revival of interest in cataloguing. Changes have taken place so fast that it is becoming difficult to keep pace with new developments which include from principles of cataloguing to metadata and cataloguing of electronic resources. Despite the fact that a number of textbooks on cataloguing have appeared during recent years, there is justification for bringing out another book on cataloguing. The present book makes a special attempt to include both theory of cataloguing and practice in simple language. An attempt has been made to make this book readable. Description of topics is simple. Suitable examples have been provided to facilitate understanding of the subject. As far as feasible the presentation follows the order of development of subject.

This book is primarily intended to meet the requirements of students studying for certificate course Bachelor and Master in Library and Information Science at Indian Universities.