LTA Cataloging & Classification 3

Question 1

In RDA cataloging, 'transcribe' means the cataloger should:

Accepted Answer

Record the information as found on the source

Answer

RDA instructs catalogers to transcribe data exactly as it appears on the prescribed source, preserving original wording and punctuation.

Question 2

What does LCC stand for in library classification?

Accepted Answer

Library of Congress Classification

Answer

LCC stands for Library of Congress Classification, the system developed by and used primarily in academic and research libraries.

Question 3

Which MARC field contains the title proper of a work?

Accepted Answer

245

Answer

MARC field 245 contains the title statement, including the title proper and subtitle of the item being cataloged.

Question 4

A 'subject subdivision' in LCSH is used to:

Accepted Answer

Narrow or refine the main subject heading

Answer

Subject subdivisions follow the main heading with a dash and narrow its scope, such as by form, place, time, or topic.

Question 5

What is 'copy cataloging'?

Accepted Answer

Adapting an existing bibliographic record from another source

Answer

Copy cataloging involves downloading or adapting a bibliographic record already created by another library or agency rather than creating one from scratch.

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LTA Cataloging & Classification 3