Is There a Future for Library Catalogers?

Cerbo, Michael

doi:10.1080/01639374.2011.571504

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“…Ocholla et al (2015) found that LIS schools in SA have started teaching RDA. Carbo (2011) contended that owing to the introduction of new digital information materials, future librarians should possess RDA knowledge and skills. The study found that the SA cataloguing and classification curriculum is almost similar to what Davis (2008) found in the USA.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Cabonero and Dolendo (2013) found that academic cataloguers need a BLIS degree at entry level. Carbo (2011) indicated that it is crucial that a cataloguer should have a recognised professional qualification since it entails understanding professional principles or standards, rules and methods of bibliographic work. The results clearly indicate that cataloguing and classification positions require a LIS qualification and at least two years' work experience.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, over the past decade, cataloguing and classification have gone through drastic changes. These changes have been brought about by library automation and the revision and introduction of new cataloguing and classification rules and standards (Carbo, 2011;Cabonero and Dolendo, 2013;Shongwe, 2014). The introduction of the Information Science degree and information technology (IT) in the LIS field in SA has resulted in the reduction of LIS schools and it has also affected the teaching of cataloguing and classification (Gorman, 2004;Cloete, 2005;Ocholla and Ocholla, 2014).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The introduction of the Information Science degree and information technology (IT) in the LIS field in SA has resulted in the reduction of LIS schools and it has also affected the teaching of cataloguing and classification (Gorman, 2004;Cloete, 2005;Ocholla and Ocholla, 2014). Further to that, the adoption of IT in the library has also influenced job requirements changes for librarians (Carbo, 2011;Shongwe, 2014). Partridge and Yates (2012, p. 20) suggested that a technocentric curriculum must be in line with the job market.…”

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A comparison of the cataloguing and classification curriculum and job requirements

Sibiya

Shongwe

2018

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to compare the cataloguing and classification curriculum offered in South African LIS schools and the job market requirement for cataloguers in South Africa (SA). It was instigated by the changes that have occurred in the LIS field over the past decade, especially in cataloguing and classification. Design/methodology/approach An interpretive, qualitative approach was used, and content analysis was used as a research and data analysis method. Data were obtained from 3 sources: cataloguing and classification course outlines obtained from 6 LIS schools, 18 interviews conducted with professional cataloguers and 10 job advertisements obtained through newspaper scanning and from the LIASA listserv. Findings The results indicate that LIS schools teach basic and advanced cataloguing and classification theory and practical topics. The main objective of the courses is to teach students knowledge organisation. The subjects are offered at bachelor’s degree and postgraduate diploma levels. Tools such as AACR2, RDA, MARC21, DDC and LCSH are mainly used to teach the courses. Professional cataloguers and job advertisements indicate that employers require the knowledge and skills to use the above-mentioned tools. Job advertisements also indicate that a national diploma and two years’ work experience are the minimum requirements for employing cataloguers. Practical implications This paper will inform academics whether they are teaching the relevant curriculum. If not, they will have to implement changes or improvements to the current curriculum. It will also help employers get a picture of what is offered in LIS schools and make judgements on whether it is relevant in the job market or not. Originality/value This paper has compared what is offered in LIS schools and what is required in the job market and found that there is match between what is offered and required, although there are areas to be improved. This is the first paper to establish that link in SA.

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A comparison of the cataloguing and classification curriculum and job requirements

Sibiya

Shongwe

2018

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“…Cerbo implies that catalogers need to extend their professional cataloging skills to accommodate e-resources and digital initiatives to keep themselves relevant. 136 …”

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confidence: 99%