How it is Done

I want to unpack libraries for you a little bit, not to make any converts, but to give you some valuable perspective about how it is done.

Cataloging

The guides to cataloging various items according to standard might give you a sense of how complex it is to create uniform and authoritative access to informational - and inspirational - items.

Video recordings

Serials

Electronic Resources

MARC21

Library of Congress Subject Authorities

Subjects:

Library of Congress Classification Schedules

Genre Form Subject Headings for Motion Pictures

Beautiful online catalogs:

Corsair

Arcade

Guggenheim

Standards:

NISO