Keywords

cataloging, manuscripts, archival collections, metadata, DACS, RDA

Abstract

Catalogers are increasingly responsible for creating metadata for a variety of unusual items. In the Beyond Books: Cataloging Special Format Items preconference at ULA 2019, participants learned how to catalog manuscripts/archival collections, artists’ books, zines, and posters. This webinar will reprise the Manuscripts and Archival Collections segment of that session, educating participants on when it’s appropriate to catalog special collections material archivally as a collection versus on an item level. Whether you have finding aids to use as a base for your catalog record or you are working directly with the materials, guidelines for using DACS and RDA for manuscript cataloging will also be discussed.

Original Publication Citation

Wiederhold, Rebecca A. “Cataloging Manuscripts and Archival Collections.” Utah Library Association Technical Services Round Table Beyond Books Webinar Series, live webinar, November 19, 2020.