What Else Do You Need to Know? Practical Skills for Catalogers and Managers

Catalogers and those who manage cataloging operations need a broader practical knowledge base than can be reasonably acquired in library schools, especially since the availability of cataloging coursework in library schools has decreased over time. This paper is written from the perspective of a manager of cataloging operations, and considers the kinds of skills, education and training needed for both catalogers and managers. It concentrates primarily on library specific education, computer, and communication skills, and suggests how such skills can be acquired and maintained. [Article copies available for a fee from The Haworth Document Delivery Service: 1-800-HAWORTH