Zines, or noncommercial magazines, are increasingly collected by libraries as primary source documents relating to particular communities. Because of variuus factors such as frequent title changes, inconsistent publishing schedules, and pseudonomous creators, zines can be particularly challenging to properly catalog. This session will cover many common challenges relating to cataloging zines and offer solutions to these problems.
Scheduled Dates
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Learning objectives for this session may include:
- Define zines and understand their place in library collections.
- Identify challenges related to cataloging zines.
- Identify MARC fields important for the cataloging of zines.
Session Duration
This course consists of a 1-hour session.
Topic Area
Cataloging
Contact Hours
1