This revised edition provides functional and realistic examples of cataloging of various library materials like print, electronic, and digital materials through templates and simple examples. Shaw gives a detailed explanation of FRBR (Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records) and FRAD (Functional Requirements for Authority Data) for library support staff and instructors.

Choice

Written with all the library jargon defined and explained, this guide to cataloging contains a wealth of information and practical guidance…. This text would be useful to students in library school or new catalogers in current practice. It would also be helpful to experienced catalogers to bring them up to date or to librarians in settings where they must do their own cataloging from time to time. Recommended.

School Library Connection

Cataloging Library Resources is a particularly well-written textbook,addressing all the major catalogingsubtopics insome detail using clear language,and with many useful examples andillustrations…. [A] great deal of excellent information is provided by this textbook, as well as helpful exercises, discussion questions, and activities that a teacher can use to expand on important points being covered. The author's approach is practical and straightforward, and represents a good deal of experience and knowledge.

Technicalities

The book does a good job of providing a basic introduction to the various aspects of cataloging and classification. Attention and emphasis is given to the fine line between adhering to written standards and making locally-sensible decisions. The author provides many helpful references and links to additional training and reference materials.

Technical Services Quarterly

This is a thorough textbook, structured in a way that will easily provide a great introduction to cataloging. The clear definitions provided and the discussion questions and activities are an added bonus!

Susan Pinkerton, Ph.D, Professor, New Mexico State University – Doña Ana Community College

Explaining cataloging and classification rules and reasoning is a challenge well-met in this book aimed at the novice support staff-level cataloger. The specific cataloging explanations are appropriate for an introductory text, and the history, methodology, and future trends sections are an interesting read for anyone! It is also a good basic review text for any library staff who does not catalog on a regular basis.

Sandra Smith Rosado, Head of Technical Services, J. Eugene Smith Library, Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CT