Manual of Library Cataloguing (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Name: Manual of Library Cataloguing (Classic Reprint)
Author: J. Henry Quinn
ISBN: 9780266510130

J. Henry Quinn

9780266510130: Manual of Library Cataloguing (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266510132 ISBN 13: 9780266510130

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Mastering library cataloguing with clear, practical guidance

This concise manual introduces the true principles behind building effective dictionaries and catalogues. It is designed for readers who want solid, workaday methods rather than expert-level theory.

This edition explains how to describe books, choose entry types, and use cross-references to help users find what they need. It emphasizes straightforward, reliable rules for author, title, and subject entries, with plenty of practical illustrations and notes on common pitfalls.

Foundations of dictionary and classified catalogues
How to handle author entries, title entries, and subject-headings
Guidance on cross-references and abbreviation practices
Printable notes on printing, indexing, and maintaining consistency

Ideal for librarians, students, and anyone working to organize a library's holdings with clarity and precision. It serves as a practical introduction to the craft and its essential rules.

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