What Copy Catalogers Should Know
I. Copycat LAIIIs
• LAIIIs who copy catalog should be familiar first of all with the MARC record and know which fields are important for access.
• They need to be proficient in using Workflows procedures for: cataloging print monographs; authorities checking; charging, discharging, and receiving items in transit; and item& call maintenance, creation, and transfer.
• They need to be proficient and efficient at searching Acorn, Workflows, & Connexion for bib records, especially for duplicates, earlier editions, and original language editions of translations, and for authority records (for series, personal names, conferences, and corporate bodies).
• They need to know how to export and overlay records as appropriate.
• They need to have had training in understanding authority records for names and series.
• They need to be able to recognize book sets and serials, and to handle added volumes and books accompanied by non-book materials.
• They need to be able to complete the cataloging on CIP records by filling in missing fields and correcting errors.
• They need to be able to construct alternative call numbers for high Zs (Z5000 and up) based on those provided by DLC as alternatives to bibliography numbers.
• They need to be able to check call numbers against the shelf list to look for duplicates, items that don't appear to fit with others in the range, and items whose calls are unique or unusual in any way.
• They need to know when to seek help or refer items to an LAIV or subject cataloger.
II. Copycat LAIVs
• They need to have all the above knowledge and skills plus:
• They need to be independent for creating name authority records.
• They need to know how to use LC classification schedules to construct and supply call numbers and how to shelflist.
• They need to be familiar with the SCM, AARC2, LCRIs, MARC formats & standards.
• They need to be able to recognize errors and deficiencies in existing copy, including accuracy and adequacy of subject headings, and make necessary corrections or additions.
• They need to know how to enhance and create records in Connexion.
• They need to be able to do some original cataloging in appropriate subject or language areas.
• They need to know when to seek help or refer items to subject catalogers.
(Revised 1/17/2006)