Document (#31519)

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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