The Integration of Electronic Resources into Cataloging Instruction in the LIS Curriculum

Abstract

Basic, advanced, and related cataloging courses were examined to demonstrate the extent of integration of electronic Web resources into cataloging instruction in LIS programs in the U.S. Forty-five library school programs are analyzed to determine the extent of integration of Web resources, the major and sub-topics covered in full courses in cataloging Web resources, the methods of teaching, and the extent of integration of Web tools and standards into cataloging instruction. Seven full courses devoted to the instruction of cataloging electronic resources were identified. An early stage of cataloging instruction in electronic resources and some of the challenges in teaching are presented.