Subject Guides: Information for SCLENDS Catalogers: Other Resources

Listservs, Tools, Etc.

Autocat listserv
Extremely active international cataloging listserv. Information is often related more to theory than day-to-day practice.
Book Donation Programs (ALA)
ALA LibGuide listing approved book consignment programs and discussing donation guidelines. Helpful for all aspects of working with donations.
Cataloger's Reference Shelf
A collection of cataloging tools and instructional resources.
Cataloging Calculator
A tool that provides assistance with common cataloging operations.
Cataloging Cheat Sheets
Line-by-line guides to editing MARC records for various item types.
SC-TECH Listserv
This is an open, unmoderated electronic discussion list where South Carolina public library technical services staff members may ask questions and exchange ideas about issues related to public library technical services and concerns in South Carolina.
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This listserv is not SCLENDS-specific but can be a valuable source of information for all public library technical staff.
Unicode Characters
Unicode character table. Diacritics (accent marks, etc.) in Evergreen must be in Unicode to display properly. Cut and paste characters from here as needed.

Presentations from 2018 Evergreen Conference
A collected list of presentations from the 2018 Evergreen conference in St. Charles, MO. Topics are wide-ranging.
Presentations from 2019 Evergreen Conference
Presentations and slides from the 2019 Evergreen conference in Valley Forge, PA. Topics are wide-ranging.

Idaho ABLE Course
- See Technical Services Sequence. These videos have sound.
RDA for Copy Catalogers
- These videos have sound.
RDA Series Seminars
- Please note that the above link takes you to 33 videos. The videos have sound.
Understanding Link Data and What it Means for your Library
- During this session, you will:
  - Get up to speed on linked data: what it is, why it’s important, and how your library can benefit
  - Learn how our profession is moving from researching linked data to productionizing linked data
  - See how you can implement and participate in linked data today with the tools you already have

Cataloging Comics and Graphic Novels (CUNY OLS)
Guidelines for Cataloging Comic Books and Graphic Novels
Cataloging Graphic Novels
A very brief overview of cataloging graphic novels provided by the Library of Congress.
Graphic Novel Cataloging and Classification ("Where Is the Justice League?")
Slideshow describing best practices for cataloging graphic novels. Good emphasis on making items findable in OPAC.

Best Practices For Cataloging Video Games Using RDA And MARC21
OLAC's most recent guide to best practices for cataloging video games.
Best Practices for Cataloging Video Games (MSU)
Games Collection Cataloging Workflow
Line-by-Line MARC (RDA) guide to cataloging tabletop games, games on disk, online games, and game pieces. From Dartmouth College.
Moving Images: Video Games
PowerPoint walkthrough of video game cataloging basics.
OLAC Video Game Vocabulary
OLAC's authorized video game genre vocabulary.