RDA: Resource Description and Access Print--2014 Revision

RDA: Resource Description and Access Print--2014 Revision. ALA, 2014. ISBN: 978-0-8389-1293-5.  

Description
Includes updates through April 2014. A full description can be found at the publisher's web site:
http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=11193

RDA and Cartographic Resources

Andrew, Paige G., Susan M. Moore, Mary Larsgaard. RDA and Cartographic Resources. ALA Editions, 2015. ISBN: 978-0-8389-1131-0

Description
Designed for both practicing map catalogers and catalogers new to cartographic resources, this volume will be a one-stop resource for all catalogers of cartographic materials looking to understand the differences between cataloging using AACR2 and cataloging using RDA.

Table of Contents

1. The Past is Prologue
2. RDA and FRBR Entities as Applied to Cartographic Resources: An Overview
3. Comparing Standards: Continuing, Different, and Added Practices
4. Navigating RDA to Describe Cartographic Resource Elements
5. Cartographic Resources Cataloging: Moving Forward

Postscript

Appendixes

• Image of Damietta Sheet from the Egpyt 1:100,000 Series
• Map Record Example Showing FRBR Relationship Entities
• RDA Checklist for Descriptive Elements
• Examples of Correct Scale and Coordinates Notation in the 255 Field with Matching Examples in the 034 Field under AACR2 and RDA
• 33X Content, Media, and Carrier Terms Examples Based on Different Kinds of Cartographic Resources
• Digital Resources Notes: Comparing RDA Number with MARC Field Number
• Sample Records for Different Cartographic Resources Types

 

Howard, Marshall. Let’s Have Lunch Together: How to Reach Out and Build More Powerful Relationships. U.S.A.: King’s Road Press, 2005. 813.6 Howar  ISBN 978-0977395408

This learning novel reveals the secrets and how-to's that turn boards and supporters into legions of powerful mission partners. Imagine having more influential, well-connected volunteers on your fundraising team. Imagine generating millions without spending a ton of extra time, money or making big changes. Follow the story of Oscar, an Executive Director who tries everything to move his organization to the next level. Oscar could easily raise a lot more money and get more of what he wants. He's smart, works hard and is deeply ommitted. There's one thing stopping him: Oscar can't build strong relationships with enough of the right people He thought he knew all about relationships - until things took a downturn. He needed answers quickly and discovered the secrets to more powerful partnerships. Now, his organization and his life are on the upswing.

 

Reviewers say

“This little book is full of golden nuggets that make a big difference, exceptionally beneficial for the seasoned veteran and the novice fundraiser. In a few hours, read this fast-paced story and learn the how-to's of power relationships. Most fun I have ever had being trained, captured my heart, then my mind.” Tim Reese, Executive Director, Cal-Nev Community Action Partnership.  

“Made me re-think the way I do things, gave me the how-to's. It is required reading in our fundraising courses.” Dr. Matthew Jendian, Ph.D., Amer. Humanics, CSU Fresno

 

 

Extensible Processing for Archives and Special Collections: Reducing Processing Backlogs.

Santamaria, Daniel A. Extensible Processing for Archives and Special Collections: Reducing Processing Backlogs. Neal-Schuman, 2015. ISBN: 978-0-8389-1257-7

Description
The author suggests an approach for dealing with archival collections that have not yet been processed or having finding aids. Extensible processing allows collection managers to first establish a baseline level of access to all holdings, then conduct additional processing based on user demand and ongoing assessment.The book lays out the basic principles, discusses archival standards, and provides a sample workflow that can be adapted to any environment.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: The Backlog Problem and Archival Processing

Chapter 2: Beyond MPLP: Principles of Extensible Processing

Chapter 3: General Processing Workflow: Working With Collections

Chapter 4: Attacking Your Backlog: Using Collections Assessment Surveys as Part of a Backlog Reduction Project

Chapter 5: Expanding Accessioning and Working with New Collections

Chapter 6: Descriptive Standards and Facilitating Access to Description

Chapter 7: Digitization and Facilitating Access to Content

Chapter 8: Supervision, Management, and Planning

Chapter 9: “But What About…”: Answering Frequent Questions and Concerns about Extensible Processing

Conclusion

Appendices

A: Case Studies 1 and 2: Institutional Backlog Reduction Projects

B: Case Studies 3 and 4: Individual Collections with Privacy Concerns

C: Case Studies 5 and 6: Accessioning and Digitization in the Context of an Extensible Processing Progra

D: Case Studies 7 and 8: Consortial Survey and Assessment Projects

E: Finding Aid Examples

F: Processing Work Plan Examples and Template

G: Deed of Gift Example

H: Take Down Policy Example

I: Related Conference Presentations and Papers

Essential Classification

Broughton, Vanda. Essential Classification. New York: Neal-Schuman, Inc., 2004.  025.47 Broug2.  ISBN 978-1555705077

This book introduces novice catalogers to the practice of subject cataloging. Dealing with the fundamental questions of the purpose of classification and the needs and expectations of end users, the reader is introduced to the ways document content can be assessed and expressed for translation into the language of specific indexing and classification systems. The characteristics of the major schemes of classification and their suitability for different needs are discussed. The emphasis of all chapters is on the practical application of classification schemes, with coverage on: needs, purpose, and rightness of classification, document analysis and description, controlled indexing languages, concept and word based retrieval, structure and varieties of classification, management considerations, and more. This book is essential for all library school students and practicing librarians.