Type of Resource: Syllabus
Author: Allyson Carlyle
Title: LIS530: Organization of Information & Resources
Location/Identifier: URL: http://www.ischool.washington.edu/acarlyle/530syllabus.html
Subject: Information organization
Keyword: Bibliographic organization; Bibliographic control
Description: Principles of bibliographic organization and control. Introduction to descriptive cataloging and subject analysis; the selection and presentation of bibliographic data, subject indexing, controlled vocabularies, synthetic reference structures. For LIS 530 of University of Washington
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Type of Resource: Syllabus
Author: Allyson Carlyle
Title: LIS 531: Catalogs, Cataloging, & Classification
Location/Identifier: URL: http://www.ischool.washington.edu/acarlyle/520syllabus.html
Subject: Catalogs, Cataloging, Classification
Description: Understand the nature of the MARC communications formats, AACR2r, LCSH, the Dewey decimal classification and the Library of Congress Classification, which are used to create standard bibliographic and authority records, by using tool and practice. Enhance the ability to use and evaluate library catalogs and to understand online catalog design and interface issues, particularly those regarding organization and presentation of information presented. For LIS 531 of University of Washington
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Type of Resource: Syllabus
Author: Allyson Carlyle.
Title: LIS533: Advanced Cataloging and Classification
Location/Identifier: URL: http://www.ischool.washington.edu/acarlyle/533syllabus.html
Subject: Cataloging, Classification,
Description: introduction to cataloging materials in a variety of formats. In-depth theory and practice in library cataloging and classification. It is for LIS 533 of University of Washington
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Type of Resource: Syllabus
Author: Anita Sundaram Coleman
Title: IRLS 401/501: Organization of Information (Fall 2004)
Location/Identifier: URL: http://timon.sir.arizona.edu/faculty/coleman/501/fall04/
Subject: Information Organization
Description:
This course studies the history, theory and practices of information organization, primarily in traditional and digital libraries. However, other organizations and information environments such as archives, museums and management information systems are also included. This is an introductory course that surveys the information and knowledge organization techniques that exist or are emerging and focuses on standards and tools that are used in large text-based information environments. IRLS 401/501 is an introductory, required, core course in Master's program at the School of Information Resources and Library Science, University of Arizona.
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Date of creation: 2003-05-23
Date of last modification: 2004-08-25
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Type of Resource: Syllabus
Author: Anita Sundaram Coleman
Title: IRLS 601: Theory of Classification (Spring 2005)
Location/Identifier: URL: http://timon.sir.arizona.edu/faculty/coleman/601/sp05/
Subject: Classification
Description:
This course surveys the principles and practices of disciplinary classifications (such as taxonomies and categorizations) and strive to understand the contexts of knowledge classification and library bibliographic classifications. This is a seminar with discussion, review, and hands-on exercise, as appropriate, about central classificatory structures and concepts such as categories, classes, facets, prototypes, and universals.  IRLS 601 has a pre-requisite (IRLS 401/501, Organization of Information) and is an elective course in the Knowledge Organization specialization, Master's program at the School of Information Resources and Library Science, University of Arizona.
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Date of creation: 2004-10-16
Date of last modification: 2004-11-06
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Type of Resource: Syllabus
Author: Anita Sundaram Coleman
Title: IRLS 695E: Controlled Vocabularies(Spring 2004)
Location/Identifier: URL: http://timon.sir.arizona.edu/faculty/coleman/695e/sp04/
Subject: Subject headings
Keyword: Syllabus, Anita S. Coleman
Description:
This course is an in-depth introduction to knowledge organization systems that use controlled vocabularies. Principles, standards, design and maintenance of thesauri using computer software are studied. The use of controlled vocabularies in electronic information environments such as the WWW is explored. It introduces the emerging field of Information Architecture and focuses on the need and use of controlled vocabularies in websites, and includes the study of the ANSI NISO standard Z39.19, Guidelines for the construction, format, and management of monolingual thesauri. IRLS 695e has a pre-requisite (IRLS 401/501, Organization of Information) and is an elective course in the Knowledge Organization specialization, Master's program at the School of Information Resources and Library Science, University of Arizona.
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Type of Resource: Syllabus
Author: Arlene G. Taylor
Title: LIS2001: Organizing Information
Location/Identifier: URL: http://www.pitt.edu/~agtaylor/courses/orgsyl.html
Subject: Information Organization
Description: The goal of this course is to enable students to understand the theory, principles, standards, and tools behind the organization of information, with special emphasis on understanding the function of catalogs, indexes, bibliographic networks, and other such organizing entities. The course deals with the theory and practice of organizing information in all types of environments, and includes introductions to metadata descriptions, name and title access, subject analysis, controlled vocabularies, and classification systems.
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Type of Resource: Syllabus
Author: Arlene G. Taylor
Title: LIS2970: Cataloging
Location/Identifier: URL: http://www.pitt.edu/~agtaylor/courses/catsyl.html
Subject: Cataloging; Authority Files (Information retrieval)
Description:
Application of standards and rules to the construction of catalogs in library and information environments: AACR2 and MARC are used in teaching. Special problems in describing books, serials, maps, music, sound recordings, static and dynamic visual images, and electronic resources for inclusion in catalogs. Includes choice of descriptive detail for different forms of information packages; choice and form of entry for names and uniform titles; provision of authority control for names and titles; and tagging and formatting of data for computer input. The course includes analysis, comparison and use of Dewey decimal classification, Library of Congress Classification, and Library of Congress Subject Headings; Provision of authority control for subject headings, tagging and formatting of subject, and classification information for computer input.
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Type of Resource: Syllabus
Author: Arlene G. Taylor
Title: LIS2406: Subject Analysis
Location/Identifier: URL: http://www.pitt.edu/~agtaylor/courses/subsyl.html
Subject: Outlines, Subject cataloging
Description: Conceptual analysis of information sources and theory of subject headings and classification systems. Analysis, comparison, and use of Dewey Decimal Classification, Library of Congress Classification, and Library of Congress Subject Headings. Introduction to PRECIS, Universal Decimal Classification, Bliss Classification, Colon Classification, NLM Classification, Medical Subject Headings, and other systems. Applications of subject systems in various library and information environments. Provision of authority control for subject headings, and tagging and formatting of subject and classification information for computer input. Lab component.
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Type of Resource: Syllabus
Author: Arlene G. Taylor
Title: LIS 2657: Automation of Library Systems and Services
Location/Identifier: URL: http://www.pitt.edu/~agtaylor/autsyl98.htm
Subject: Outlines, Libraries-Automation
Keyword: Integrated library systems
Description: Study of the automation of library environments. Examination of the place of online systems in the current practice of acquiring, organizing, housing, maintaining, conserving, and circulating collections. Investigation and evaluation of systems available and in development, and examination of their use and functions.
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Date of last modification: 1998-09-11
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Type of Resource: Syllabus
Author: Arlene G. Taylor
Title: LS 2405: Descriptive Cataloging
Location/Identifier: URL: http://www.pitt.edu/~agtaylor/descsyll.htm
Subject: Descriptive Cataloging
Keyword: Syllabus, Arlene G. Taylor Description: Application of standards and rules to the construction of catalogs in library and information environments. Special problems in describing books, serials, maps, music, sound recordings, and static and dynamic visual images for inclusion in catalogs. Includes choice of descriptive detail for different forms of material; choice and form of entry for names and uniform titles; provision of authority control for names and titles; tagging and formatting of data for computer input; and systems of organization for different forms of material. Lab component.
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Type of Resource: Syllabus
Author: Arlene G. Taylor
Title: LIS 3400: Seminar in Organization of Information
Location/Identifier: URL: http://www.pitt.edu/~agtaylor/courses/semsyl02.html
Subject: Information Organization
Keyword: Syllabus, Arlene G. Taylor
Description: Significant questions related to problems of bibliographic control and the organization of information is identified and studied with close attention to original sources and published research that sheds light on these questions. Emphasis is on autonomous student investigation and writing, and on discussion. Questions that will be explored include the historical context for bibliographic control; and problems related to metadata, description, access, subject analysis (both verbal and classificatory), authority (access) control, system design, international standardization, and organization of the Internet.
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Type of Resource: Syllabus
Author: Candy Schwartz
Title: LIS415: Organization of Knowledge in Libraries
Location/Identifier: URL: http://web.simmons.edu/~schwartz/415.html
Subject: Information Organization
Description: History and evaluation of major classification systems; development of cataloging codes; analysis of descriptive cataloging practices; methods of subject access to library holdings; computerization of bibliographic data; and current trends in cooperative, centralized, and computerized processing of library materials. Readings, discussions, examinations, and oral and written exercises in classification and cataloging. The course is part of the graduate program in Library and Information Science at Simmons University.
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Date of last modification: 2004-08-25
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Type of Resource: Syllabus
Author: Candy Schwartz
Title: LIS 419 - Subject Analysis
Location/Identifier: URL: http://web.simmons.edu/~schwartz/419.html
Subject: Subject cataloging
Description: Design, evaluation, and improvement of systems providing subject access to information resources. Pre-coordinate indexing and classification, abstracting, indexing in large and small-scale database environments, thesaurus construction, single-item and serial indexing, and statistical applications. Subject organization in a variety of information systems and settings. Practical exercises and individual or group projects, with in-class. The course is part of the graduate program in Library and Information Science at Simmons University.
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Type of Resource: Syllabus
Author: Candy Schwartz
Title: LIS 462 - Digital Libraries
Location/Identifier: URL: http://web.simmons.edu/~schwartz/462.html
Subject: Digital libraries
Description: Digital libraries are organized collections of distributed networked resources made accessible to users. This course at Simmons University will examine publicly and privately funded digital library projects in the US and internationally, and will explore evolving definitions and visions, as well as issues such as preservation and intellectual property. Through hands-on investigation, students will also become familiar with the components of digital libraries, and with digital library research. Assignments will include (but are not limited to) papers and presentations  
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Type of Resource: Syllabus
Author: Ingrid Hsieh-Yee
Title: LSC 606 Cataloging and classification of library materials
Location/Identifier: URL: http://slis.cua.edu/ihy/606F04.htm
Subject: Outlines, Cataloging, Classification
Keyword: Syllabus, Ingrid Hsieh-Yee
Description: This course covers theory and practice of the organization of library materials. Lectures focus on the knowledge and skills needed for cataloging monographs, and exercises give students hands-on practice with cataloging standards and tools, including AACR2R, Library of Congress Subject Headings, Dewey Decimal Classification system, MARC 21 formats, and OCLC Connexion. In addition, the Library of Congress Classification system and the cataloging of Internet resources are introduced. New information organization efforts such as metadata and Dublin Core are also discussed. The course is part of the graduate program in Library and Information Science at Catholic University.
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Date of creation: 2004-07-27
Date of last modification: 2004-08-12
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Type of Resource: Syllabus
Author: Ingrid Hsieh-Yee
Title: LSC 713 Advanced cataloging
Location/Identifier: URL: http://slis.cua.edu/ihy/AdCat04.html
Subject: Cataloging,
Description: This course, offered at Catholic University, is designed for students who are interested in organizing information resources for access. It covers the cataloging and management of the following types of resources: Computer files, Internet resources, serials, electronic serials, sound recordings, and video recordings. The course includes in-depth coverage of Library of Congress subject headings and selected schedules from the Library of Congress Classification system. In addition, students have hands-on experience in creating and editing records on the OCLC Connexion system. To prepare students for the organization of digital and print resources, the class also examines the relationship between metadata and cataloging and students obtain experience in the implementation of metadata schemas such as Dublin Core (DC).
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Date of last modification: 2004-11-30
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Type of Resource: Syllabus
Author: James Maccaferri
Title: LS 520-01/71: Cataloging and Classification
Location/Identifier: URL: http://eagle.clarion.edu/~faculty/jmaccaferri/ls502syl043CS.htm
Subject: Cataloging, Classification
Description: this course is to explore the basic problems of organizing library materials and to give students an opportunity to work with the basic tools of the cataloger, including Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules, 2d edition 2002 revision (AACR2r), Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH), Sears List of Subject Headings, the Dewey decimal classification (DDC), and the Library of Congress Classification (LCC). The course is part of the graduate program in Library and Information Science at Clarion University.
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Type of Resource: Syllabus
Author: Larry N. Osborne
Title: LIS 605: Introduction to Cataloging and Classification
Location/Identifier: URL: http://hypatia.slis.hawaii.edu/~osborne/605/605syl.pdf
Subject: Cataloging, Classification
Description: An introduction to the uses and techniques of cataloging and classification. Focus is on a MARC (Machine Readable Cataloging) based system. The course covers descriptive cataloging, Library of Congress and Dewey Decimal classification schemes, Library of Congress subject headings, and on-line and shared cataloging options. Emphasis is on practical rather than philosophical topics, and on practice at the level common at academic or large public libraries. The course is part of the graduate program in Library and Information Science at University of Hawaii.
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