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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Cataloguing and Classification
Reference CBM058 Version 3
Created June 2022 SCQF Level SCQF 11
Approved March 2015 SCQF Points 15
Amended June 2022 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
1. To provide students with an overview of the theory and practice of bibliographic classification schemes. 2. To provide students with knowledge and understanding of the principles of cataloguing and in particular to examine the issue of record creation and amendment using machine readable formats.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Discuss and justify the role of classification in the organisation of knowledge and the role of bibliographic classification schemes in the retrieval of documentary information.
2 Appraise the theoretical and practical issues relating to the construction and uses of bibliographic classification. Develop practical skills in classification using a standard classification scheme.
3 Construct bibliographic records conforming to AACR2R, RDA, and MARC standards applying appropriate headings and providing accurate bibliographic description using MARC record and field indicators.
4 Provide a reasoned criticism of current standards for description and access, and offer constructive suggestions for their enhancement.

Indicative Module Content
Definition of classification and its context in information retrieval. Principles of classification construction. Classification requirements, notation and practical features. Examination of enumerative and faceted schemes. Reflections on future developments. Theory and structure of bibliographic record;. Elements and approaches. Codes and standards (ISBD(G), AACR2R, RDA, and MARC21); application of cataloguing codes and standards. RDA Toolkit. Introduction to metadata.

Module Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, seminars, practical workshops and directed learning.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 51 17
Non-Contact Hours 99 133
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 150 150
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Coursework Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4
Description: Individual Portfolio Assessment

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
The calculation of the overall grade for this module is based on 100% weighting of C1. An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A The student needs to achieve an A in C1.
B The student needs to achieve a B in C1.
C The student needs to achieve a C in C1.
D The student needs to achieve a D in C1.
E The student needs to achieve an E in C1.
F The student needs to achieve an F in C1.
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module None.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 BOWMAN, J.H., 2003. Essential cataloguing. London: Facet Publishing.
2 BROUGHTON, V., 2004. Essential classification. London: Facet Publishing.
3 HIDER, P., 2018. Information resource description : creating and managing metadata London:Facet
4 MAXWELL,R. L., 2014. Maxwell's handbook for RDA: explaining and illustrating RDA: resource description and access using MARC21. London:Facet
5 ROWLEY, J. E., 2017. Organizing knowledge : introduction to access to information. London : Routledge

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