num_pages: 256
description: Gain the skills necessary to catalog monographic sheet maps and map sets!With an easily understood how-to format this ready reference manual will introduce you to the basics of cataloging sheet maps on OCLC using MARC 21 and ISBD standards and AACR2R. It will guide you through each area of the bibliographic record focusing most specifically on the title and statement of responsibility mathematical data physical description main entry and notes areas.Approaching the subject from the perspective that maps are not that much more difficult to catalog than monographs this book will familiarize you with the few fields unique to map cataloging as well as the fields that are common to monographs but simply used in a different way.This essential Ideal for the new or inexperienced maps cataloger this volume will help you become comfortable and confident while working with sheet maps. It also puts you in touch with current reference sources and tools both online and off.
language: English
title: Cataloging Sheet Maps: The Basics
publisher: Routledge