Document (#31518)

Author
Hiatt, R.M.
Title
Education and training of cataloging staff at the Library of Congress
Source
Cataloging and classification quarterly. 7(1987) no.4, S.121-129
Year
1987
Abstract
The educational requirements and qualifications for employment on the cataloging staff of Processing Services. Library of Congress, are described for both the professional and paraprofessional staff. This is followed by a description of the on-the-job training provided both levels of staff and the ways in which that staff may expand its knowledge through special assignments.
Footnote
Simultaneously published as Education and Training for Catalogers and Classifiers
Theme
Ausbildung
Formalerschließung
Location
USA

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