Glossary

= Glossary =

**AACR2** Anglo American Cataloging Rules Second Edition

**classification** The process of categorizing, allowing libraries to arrange materials according to subject, using a classification system. See also classification number, classification schedule, cutter number, dewey classification, and library of congress classification.


 * classification number**


 * classification schedule**


 * cutter number** a portion of a system originated by Charles Ammi Cutter., current use is as a shelving aid. Consists of a code combining decimal numbers with letters from an author's surname.

**descriptive cataloging** the aspect of cataloging concerned with the bibliographic and physical description of a book, recording, or other work, accounting for such items as author or performer, title, edition, and imprint as opposed to subject content.


 * dewey classification** a common classification system designed by Melville Dewey and used primarily in school and public library settings.

**heading**


 * Library of Congress classification** a common classification system loosely based on the Cutter system, adapted by the Library of Congress and generally used by academic and research libraries.Uses for its notation both letters and numerals to allow for expansion.

**LOC-** Library of Congress

**MARC** __MA__chine __R__eadable __C__ataloging, generally used in this resource to refer to MARC 21.


 * Main entry**


 * monograph**

**RDA** __R__esource __D__escription and __A__ccess a standard intended to replace AACR2

a publication in any medium issued in successive parts bearing numerical or chronological designation and intended to be continued indefinitely.
 * serial**

**subject access cataloging**

**tag**