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Peer reviewedHiatt, Robert M. – Cataloging and Classification Quarterly, 1987
Describes the formal educational requirements and qualifications for employment on the cataloging staff of the Library of Congress for both professional and paraprofessional employees and the on-the-job training provided for both levels of staff. (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Employment Qualifications, Library Personnel, Occupational Information
Peer reviewedHudson, Judith – Cataloging and Classification Quarterly, 1987
Describes patterns observed in the on-the-job training of copy and original catalogers, noting similarities and differences, and provides recommendations for both the training of new staff and continuing education for experienced staff. (CLB)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Classification, Continuing Education, Higher Education
Peer reviewedWajenberg, Arnold S. – Cataloging and Classification Quarterly, 1987
Describes the decentralization of original cataloging responsibilities that resulted from the development of an online catalog in an academic library, and a training program for the public service librarians responsible for cataloging. The importance of having cataloging conform with national standards is emphasized. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cataloging, Classification, Decentralization
Peer reviewedCarter, Catherine Ann – Cataloging and Classification Quarterly, 1987
Presents a description and an evaluation of a formal training program for new catalogers that uses class sessions and a training manual in addition to actual cataloging experience. Appendices provide samples of training materials and the training schedule. (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Case Studies, Cataloging, Higher Education
Peer reviewedKacena, Carolyn – Journal of Library Administration, 1987
Describes the situations encountered in an academic library when hiring and training hearing impaired individuals as technicians in the library's cataloging department, as well as the support systems and training modifications used for these employees. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Affirmative Action, American Sign Language, Employment Practices
