LTA Cataloging and Classification 5

Question 1

Which cataloging principle holds that a catalog should enable a user to find all works by a particular author collected together?

Accepted Answer

Collocating function

Answer

The collocating (or gathering) function of the catalog groups works related by authorship, subject, or other attribute in one place.

Question 2

When a library assigns the same call number to multiple editions of the same work, this practice is called:

Accepted Answer

Superimposition

Answer

Superimposition refers to keeping an older classification or heading for existing records while applying new rules only to new cataloging, though the term is also used for shelving all editions under the same number.

Question 3

What does the ISBD (International Standard Bibliographic Description) primarily standardize?

Accepted Answer

The order and punctuation of bibliographic elements in a catalog record

Answer

ISBD prescribes a specific order for bibliographic areas and mandates prescribed punctuation between and within those areas.

Question 4

In Dewey Decimal Classification, Table 2 is used for:

Accepted Answer

Geographic areas, historical periods, and biography

Answer

Table 2 in DDC provides geographic and historical notations added to base numbers throughout the schedules.

Question 5

Which MARC field is used to record a subject added entry using LCSH?

Accepted Answer

650

Answer

Field 650 records a topical subject added entry, typically from LCSH, while 600, 610, and 630 are for personal name, corporate name, and uniform title subjects respectively.

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LTA Cataloging and Classification 5