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The name given to the bibliographic data structure that the Library of Congress is developing to replace MARC format. It is being created in linked data format, such that all fields consist of URIs pointing to outside sources where the actual data is kept.
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A Sierra record attached to a bibliographic record for keeping information about serials. It keeps track of the arrival of specific issues of the serial. It includes information about the expected issues and it is used to create a display in the public catalog of which issues have arrived and which are expected. They use MFHD format.
CIP
Cataloging in Publication, a program of the Library of Congress to make partial cataloging information available for items before they are published.
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Cooperative Online Serials Program. They are a cooperative of serials catalogers. They create the cataloging standards for serials and create documentation and training on serials cataloging. A part of the PCC.
https://www.loc.gov/aba/pcc/conser/
Copy Cataloging
Cataloging by copying entirely or editing an existing record from a bibliographic utility's database, or directly from another library via Z39.50, and incorporating it into one's own catalog. Sierra is able to import records directly from bib utilities and from Z39.50.
Course Records
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https://marmot-support.atlassian.net/l/cp/RfQZuaNy
Cutter Number
Named for Charles Cutter. Usually the second part of a call number. Placed in subfield $b of the call number field. It specifies the exact place in the shelf order where the item is shelved relative to other items. It is based on the bibliographic main entry. In Dewey systems it is usually the first several letters of the main entry. In Library of Congress systems it is constructed with the Cutter Table from the Library of Congress based on the main entry. Named for Charles Cutter.
Delimiter
Within MARC format, delimiters are used to identify and differentiate between separate elements within a field. The delimiter sign is used with a MARC subfield code in front of each data element to identify subfields within MARC fields. In Sierra and SkyRiver, the delimiter sign is the pipe character, |. In MarcEdit, it is the dollar sign, $. In Connexion, it is a double dagger, ǂ.
Dewey Decimal Call Number
Named for Melvil Dewey. A call number created following the Dewey Decimal system. Usually using the WebDewey online product from OCLC. There are also paper volumes available that can be used to create numbers. Named for Melvil Dewey.
https://www.oclc.org/en/dewey/webdewey.html
Discovery System
A discovery system is a public catalog system usually created by exporting the data from the ILS or LSP onto a separate server. These can be created independent of the ILS or LSP allowing the possibility to mix and match library systems and discovery systems. Marmot supports our own discovery system, Pika, and the open source discovery system VuFind for our members.
Edition
All copies produced from essentially the same type image and issued by the same entity.
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A field is one or more elements of data in a record. In MARC they are are identified by three digit MARC tags. Typically, data elements are grouped together within fields according to groupings used within traditional catalog records. For example, the place of publication, the publisher name, and the date of publication are all included as part of the MARC field tagged 264.
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Synonym for access point, either name, title, or subject. See also Traced Heading.
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The 260 or 264 field of a MARC record. Contains information on place of publication, publisher, and date of publication.
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A searchable and browse-able list of terms pulled from library records in Sierra. Each index is built based on combinations of MARC tags and Field Group Tags. For example, the BIB UTIL index is built from 001 and 019 MARC tags that are also in the “o” field group. Indexes in Sierra can be used for searching, and controlling record matching on loading. Indexes in classic catalog are the same as in Sierra, but Pika creates its own indexes.
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A pair of characters following the three digit MARC tag at the beginning of a variable data field containing codes that provide information to the computer or give further information about the contents of a field within a MARC record. Each MARC data field contains two indicators. One or both may be blankmay be blank. They have completely different meanings in each MARC tag.
Integrated Library System (ILS)
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International Standard Serial Number, eight digits, carried in field 022 of the MARC record, in subfield delimiter x of 76x-78x fields, and sometimes in field 4xx. Assigned to serials by the Library of Congress along with the Key Title.
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A record in Sierra that is used for keeping track of an individual circulating item. It includes the item status, call number, location code, barcode, and circulation information.
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A call number created following the system from Library of Congress. Usually created using the ClassificationWeb product from Library of Congress. It is also possible to download current versions of the paper schedules as PDF documents from Library of Congress for free.
https://www.loc.gov/cds/classweb/
https://www.loc.gov/cds/products/lcClass.php
LCSH
Library of Congress Subject Headings. A general controlled vocabulary of terms to describe subjects. Each term is recorded in a subject authority record. You can look these up at the Library of Congress web site.
https://authorities.loc.gov/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?DB=local&PAGE=First
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An open source discovery system originally created by Villanova University. It is now used by many academic libraries. Marmot can support VuFind for members who choose to use it rather than Pika.
Z39.50
A communication standard for searching library databases remotely. It is used to copy records for cataloging and to get bibliographic data for citation apps.
Sources
Glossary of Cataloging Terms. Norman, Oklahoma: University of Oklahoma, 2014.
Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules. 2nd ed., 1988 rev. Chicago: American Library
Association, 1988.Wynar, Bohdan S. Introduction to Cataloging and Classification. 7th ed., by Arlene G.
Taylor. Littleton, Colo.: Libraries Unlimited, 1985.
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