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Interesting Readings:
Distance Learning in Library Curriculum via the Internet
http://www.oclc.org/western/news/oct01/oct01_general_distancelearning.htm

Preliminary Findings:
The Effectiveness of “Cataloging Internet Resources Using MARC 21 and AACR2.”

Fundamentals of Cataloging
October 7 - December 15, 2002
$ 385
http://polyglot.lss.wisc.edu/slis/academic/ces/wbctcat.html

In ten weeks, this course covers the organization of print and electronic information for today's libraries. The course is designed especially for those with some copy cataloging experience, who want to know more about both the process and theory of cataloging. The course covers interpreting and creating bibliographic records, assigning subject headings, and classification. Some familiarity with the MARC format and Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH), and classification schemes is very helpful, but not required; the course will teach you more! We will also look at some metadata schemes such as the Dublin Core, and discuss cataloging books, Internet resources, e-books, and digital images. There will be weekly readings, semi-weekly assignments, and a final project. Participation in class email discussions is required.

Format and computer requirements: 
The course will run for 10 weeks. Each week will feature new topics, readings, discussion and exercises to practice your skills. You can participate at any time of day using the World Wide Web. We provide a password to access WebCT software - no software for you to buy! You will need a connection to the Internet (direct connection or dial-in with a modem with a minimum of 28,800 baud) and World Wide Web access, with a browser that will handle frames and javascript (Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer, versions 4.02 or higher are recommended).
 

Related Resources: Online Sites helpful on the job for Catalogers
jobhelp2.html page

Sources for Training and Continuing Education for Catalogers and Cataloging Paraprofessionals: 
An Annotated Selected Bibliography
compiled by Elizabeth Geesey Holmes
http://www.arches.uga.edu/~eholmes/Trainingbib.html
 

Distance Learning for Librarians via the Internet
Some of these online sites may offer "Cataloging" courses 
as part of their overall instruction semester offerings
http://www.libraryhq.com/distance.html

Distance Learning Opportunities
Lists the various OCLC Cataloging Course Options (and other online courses)
http://www.amigos.org/learning/otherdl.htm

D i s t a n c e    L e a r n i n g 
Online Workshops
BCR offers a number of online OCLC and non-OCLC workshops. Non-OCLC related workshops include Internet and Web design training as well as several cataloging and ILL workshops. These are created by BCR trainers.
http://www.bcr.org/workshop/web-based.html

Cataloging Western OCLC self paced Learning
http://www.oclc.org/western/training/

This program allows students to take courses through interactive video and complete an MLIS degree in 2-3 years. For the first time, it will also be possible to complete the courses required for school library media licensure and/or a specialization in children's and young adult librarianship in some locations. 

The initial cycle of the courses in the 12-12-12 program, which started last fall in Bowling Green, Cincinnati, and Caldwell, will be completed in these locations next year. 

Overview of the 12-12-12 MLIS
Under this plan, the School will offer four core courses (12 hours) by interactive video and four recommended and faculty-selected electives (12 hours) by either interactive video or web-based courses over a two-year period. Students will complete the remaining 12 hours of their degree by specializing and/or taking practicums, workshops, individual investigations, and/or research paper. 

This is not a focused degree. Students can decide when and where to take courses. However, the School is committed to offering at least eight specific courses over a two-year period in each of these locations.

The content and requirements of the courses offered off-site are identical to courses offered in Kent or Columbus. Classes will normally be offered one day per week for ten weeks for 3 hours and 40 minutes.
Read more
http://www.slis.kent.edu/programs/distance.php3

Related see :More on Library Education on the Libjobs page

Distance Education & Training  Council (General Education)
http://www.detc.org/
 

PBS Teacher Source

Library Media
http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/library.htm

Copyright Learning Resources
http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/copyright/copyright.shtm
 

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