Authoritative Resources
- Library of Congress Subject Headings PDF Files: https://www.loc.gov/aba/publications/FreeLCSH/freelcsh.html
- Reinberger Cataloging Policy Manual: 2015_Cataloging Policy Manual.docx
- Sears List Information: https://searslistofsubjectheadings.com/page/frontmatter
- Dewey and Cutter Tools: https://help.oclc.org/Metadata_Services/WebDewey/Dewey_Cutter_Program
- Cataloging Tools from ALA: https://libguides.ala.org/catalogingtools
- Information on RDA: https://www.rdatoolkit.org/about
- Information on MARC Standards: https://www.loc.gov/marc/
- For more information from the LOC on authority records check out: https://authorities.loc.gov/
o Training Modules and Documentation for Continuous Learning:
- Cataloging Learning Workshop Provided by Library of Congress: https://www.loc.gov/catworkshop/
- OLC Teaching and Learning Resources: https://www.oclc.org/en/dewey/resources/teachingsite.html
- More Information on Dewey for Learning: https://www.oclc.org/content/dam/oclc/dewey/versions/print/intro.pdf
- To get some practice at understanding how Dewey Decimal numbers are broken down try out this site: https://www.librarything.com/mds
· Instructions for use of MDS on LibraryThing:
o Think of an item you would like to catalog.
o Determine which of the 10 main classes your material falls into, for example say you pick “Science” and click on the box that says science and continue picking boxes that further narrow down exactly what your material is about.