1st Edition
Introduction to Technical Services for Library Technicians
126 Pages
by
Routledge
126 Pages
by
Routledge
126 Pages
by
Routledge
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Everything you need to know about technical services--in one handy volume! For library technicians working in technical services and students in library technology programs, Introduction to Technical Services for Library Technicians is a practical, how-to-do-it text that shows how to perform the behind-the-scenes tasks the job requires. This essential volume comes complete with a suggested... Read more
Contents
- Preface
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Terminology
- Library Organization
- Library Technical Services
- Library Personnel
- Library Technicians
- Library Technicians in Technical Services
- Review Questions
- Chapter 2. Computers and Technical Services
- Terminology
- Computers
- Library Automation
- Automation and Technical Services
- Review Questions
- Chapter 3. Bibliographic Utilities and Networks
- Terminology
- Bibliographic Utilities and Networks
- Networks and Library Cooperation
- Integrated Automation Systems
- Databases
- Review Questions
- Chapter 4. Acquisitions
- Terminology
- Types of Materials Acquired
- Collection Development
- Publishers, Producers, and Vendors
- Acquisitions Procedures
- Gifts and Exchanges
- Review Questions
- Chapter 5. Cataloging and Classification
- Terminology
- The Catalog
- Elements of a Bibliographic Record
- Cataloging
- The MARC Record
- Cataloging and Processing Routines
- Review Questions
- Chapter 6. Government Publications
- Terminology
- The Government Printing Office
- Superintendent of Documents Classification System
- Maintenance of Government Publications
- Review Questions
- Chapter 7. Serials
- Terminology
- Ordering
- Cataloging
- Serials Control
- E-Journals
- Review Questions
- Chapter 8. Preservation
- Terminology
- Preservation and Conservation
- The Problem of Deterioration
- Preservation Experts and Organizations
- Preventive Measures
- Treatments for Damaged Materials
- Digital Projects
- Disaster Preparedness
- Conclusion
- Review Questions
- Chapter 9. Trends and Issues
- Trends
- Issues
- Suggested Readings
- Index
- Reference Notes Included
Biography
Ruth C. Carter, Mary L. Kao
