Introduction to Serials Cataloging

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Course Description

From academic journals to popular magazines, serials make up a sizable and frequently used portion of libraries' collections. Understand the fundamental principles of serials cataloging, including defining the nature of serials and progress to copy cataloging serials, creating original serial records, and dealing with title changes.

Learning objectives for this session include
  • Understanding how cataloging serials differs from cataloging other materials
  • Copy catalog a serial record
  • Create an original serial record
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This course consists of two 2-hour sessions.
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4
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