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This unit covers the cataloguing and classifying of materials in a library’s collection. Skills include searching, identifying, selecting and downloading appropriate bibliographic records; performing clone and original cataloguing; and assisting with the quality assurance of bibliographic records. At the end of this module participants will be able to: Search, review, select and download appropriate quality records from bibliographic utilities and other sources to local system in accordance with established requirements Perform clone and original cataloguing in multiple formats in accordance with established standards and guidelines with the amount of description appropriate to the collection Determine access points and perform authority control in accordance with established standards and guidelines Perform subject analysis and classification in accordance with established standards and guidelines Supervise cataloguing work of junior staff and physical processing workflow and smooth flow of materials Assist in quality assurance of bibliographic records to ensure accuracy and consistency of information Provide administrative support to facilitate bibliographic control work as stipulated by work requirement

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