Three more September cataloging classes you won't want to miss! Original cataloging of monographs using RDA<http://mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?ref_cID=198&bID=0&dd_asId=5376> (online webinar) September 20, 21, 22 / 10am - 12noon Eastern each day Credit: 6 general LEUs for Indiana staff Here is your chance to work with RDA (Resource Description and Access) while learning the fundamentals of original cataloging of monographs. In this hands-on workshop, you will explore the foundations behind RDA, the tools included in the RDA Toolkit and leave with a better understanding of how to transition from AACR2 to RDA. Participants will learn the core elements of a catalog record, key MARC tags, how to assign subject headings, basic authority control and why it is important. Among the topics discussed will be the chief source of information, physical description, primary access point, and the choice of additional access points. Participants will learn the appropriate MARC fixed and variable fields for books, and will study the relationships among these fields. Several MARC record examples will be examined, and a number of hands-on exercises will be included. Assignment of subject headings will also be discussed. The booklet for this workshop contains an RDA Workflow providing the relevant RDA rules, the Library of Congress Program for Cooperative Cataloging Policy Statements and MARC coding information. The OCLC Bibliographic Formats and Standards will also be used. PLEASE NOTE: This is a general original cataloging course and questions regarding specific local systems will NOT be covered. Some prior knowledge of cataloging is recommended. Copy cataloging of sound recordings using RDA<http://mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?ref_cID=198&bID=0&dd_asId=5122> (online webinar) September 21, 22, 23 / 2 - 4pm Eastern each day Credit: 6 general LEUs for Indiana staff This workshop teaches participants how to catalog sound recordings (CDs, MP3s, and cassettes, both musical and nonmusical), using such tools as RDA and Library of Congress Subject Headings Manual. The class will address copy cataloging in the MARC format. The instruction will cover issues like the chief sources of information, physical description, main entry, and choice of additional access points. In addition, participants will learn the MARC fixed and variable fields for sound recordings, and will study the relationships among these fields. Several MARC record examples will be examined, and a number of hands-on exercises will be included. The booklet for this workshop contains RDA rules combined with MARC coding information. The online version of OCLC Bibliographic Formats and Standards will also be used. PLEASE NOTE: Basic navigation in the RDA Toolkit will NOT be covered. You will need to attend Copy Cataloging of Monographs Using RDA prior to attending this program. Dewey Decimal Classification<http://mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?ref_cID=198&bID=0&dd_asId=5124> (online webinar) September 28, 29, 30 / 2 - 4pm Eastern each day Credit: 6 general LEUs for Indiana staff This is an introduction to the 23rd edition of the Dewey Decimal Classification system. The instructor will teach participants how to interpret and construct Dewey Decimal call numbers. Participants will learn how to derive the base number from the index and schedule and then how to complete the number using tables and other devices. Participants will examine a number of examples in detail and will also construct numbers from scratch. The examples will cover all major subject areas in the classification scheme. Participants will learn how to construct 'complete' Dewey numbers, such as those that are used in large research libraries, but will also learn how to build 'truncated' Dewey numbers, such are used in school, public and small academic libraries. Questions? Email Training@MCLS.org<mailto:Training@MCLS.org>. We hope to have you with us online this September!