Standard Cataloging for School and Public Libraries, 3rd Edition

The authors assume that before reading this book the reader has vast knowledge of the subject matter. It is completely inadequate for the beginning cataloger. Even the examples confuse rather than enlighten. The background information and the basic explanations are missing.

I bought this book solely because it was a required text for a introduction to cataloging class. I find it hard to believe that the professor read this book before requiring students purchase it. I would recommend that in the future students band together as a class and demand the professor choose another book.

I would have liked to rate this book as a minus zero.


Book Review   August 27, 2001
 11 out of 11 found this review helpful

This textbook in my opinion deserves two stars. It was very complex to read and comprehend. The textbook was not understandable. I had to use online resources to understand easy concepts stated in the text. I would not recommend this text to any future media specialist. The author(s) should re-write the whole book and explain cataloging in simple terms.


Review of Standard Cataloging for School and Public Librarie   August 27, 2001
 11 out of 11 found this review helpful

This textbook in my opinion deserves only one star. It was difficult to read and understand. I had to read other books to get an understanding of simple concepts presented in the textbook. My understanding of cataloging was not helped at all by reading this textbook.