Introduction to Technical Services for Library Technicians

ISBN-13: 9780789014887 / Angielski / Twarda / 2001 / 132 str.

Gary G. Forrest; Mary Liu Kao

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This text for library technicians working in technical services and students in library technology programs examines terminology, organization, and the practical aspects of tasks that technical services workers deal with on a daily basis. Subjects discussed include computer and library automation, b

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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

O autorze

Ruth C. Carter, Mary L. Kao