ABSTRACT
In this presentation, Nathan Rupp discussed how the cataloging profession has evolved over the past few decades and whether Library and Information Science (LIS) programs are providing a sufficient educational background. As new formats for information resources and other technologies have developed, the tasks covered under the job title of cataloger have splintered, especially within the last ten years. Cataloging classes in LIS programs have changed, including their title, now usually called Organization of Information classes. These classes take a more generalist and theoretical approach to describing information materials, rather than simply drilling students in using MARC and AACR2. However, since these classes usually are not required and core courses absorb so many credits of the students, opportunities to take the courses are limited (let alone take additional classes to further cataloging skills). 222 [Article copies available for a fee from The Haworth Document Delivery Service: 1800-HAWORTH. E-mail address: <docdelivery@haworthpress.com> Website: < https://www.HaworthPress.com" xmlns:xlink="https://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">https://www.HaworthPress.com >]
