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Date - March 19th 2025
Time - 2:30pm 3:10pm (AEST)
Discover how to enhance your library’s collection with accurate and user-friendly cataloguing.
This webinar introduces essential cataloguing tasks and principles,
empowering beginners and those looking to refine their skills to create a well organised and accessible library system.
Scroll down to have a look in detail what will be covered in this session.
Understanding the Dewey Decimal Classification System
A beginner-friendly explanation of how the Dewey Decimal system works.
Introduction to Cataloguing: Input, Edit, and Delete, Titles and Copies
- Navigating the cataloguing interface- A step-by-step walkthrough of adding new titles and copies to your library’s database.
- Leveraging cataloguing tools and templates for consistency.
- Time-saving strategies for batch processing records.
- Learn how to edit existing titles and copies for updates or corrections.
- Delete outdated or irrelevant records while maintaining database integrity.
Tips for Creating Detailed, User-Friendly Metadata
- Adding descriptive fields such as author details, summaries, subject headings, and keywords.
- How to ensure consistency and accuracy in metadata for seamless user experiences.
Who Should Attend:
- Library staff new to cataloguing responsibilities.- Experienced library staff looking to enhance metadata quality and organisation.
- Anyone interested in understanding cataloguing essentials to improve library
