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This practical and accessible second edition is designed especially for library technicians, support staff, and students enrolled in paraprofessional library training programs. The book: Explains the fundamentals of descriptive and subject cataloging using AACR2, LCSH, Sears List, and classification systems like DDC and LCC. Provides hands-on guidance on MARC format, CIP data, and copy cataloging. Covers library workflows, including acquisition, processing, and retrospective conversion. Introduces newer standards and tools such as Dublin Core and cooperative cataloging. Includes chapter reviews, terminology lists, diagrams, and real-world examples to help learners grasp key concepts clearly and quickly.

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