Practical Cataloguing — The Way Libraries Actually Work
This 2-day intensive online programme is designed to build strong foundational and practical skills in library cataloguing. Whether you are a Library Science student, working professional, or UGC-NET aspirant, this programme will help you gain hands-on expertise in cataloguing standards, metadata formats, and library automation tools.
The programme includes session recordings, MCQs, assignments, practice datasets, interview questions, and study materials — everything you need to learn at your own pace and strengthen your cataloguing proficiency.
2Days Training
4Interactive Sessions
60Days Recording Access
3Standards + 2 Software
Why This Programme
✅ Why Join This Programme?
✔Practical hands-on training with real library workflows
✔Real-world cataloguing exercises using actual records
The internationally used descriptive cataloguing standard — foundational for any library professional and widely tested in UGC-NET examinations.
Structure & scope of AACR2
Types of catalogue entries
Main entry & added entry rules
Principles of descriptive cataloguing
Creating AACR2 entries for books
CCCClassified Catalogue Code — Dr. S. R. Ranganathan
Dr. Ranganathan's systematic approach to catalogue construction — essential for understanding Indian cataloguing tradition and theoretical foundations.
Structure of CCC and its philosophy
Creating CCC catalogue entries
Comparative study: CCC vs AACR2
Types of entries in CCC
Practical entry writing exercises
MARC21Machine-Readable Cataloguing — Format for Bibliographic Data
The global standard for encoding bibliographic records in computerized library systems — essential for KOHA, OCLC, and all modern library automation platforms.
MARC21 structure & architecture
Fields, indicators & subfields
Bibliographic encoding techniques
Converting AACR2 → MARC21
Hands-on MARC21 entry in KOHA
MARC21 In Detail
🔢 Important MARC21 Fields — At a Glance
MARC21 uses numbered fields to store different types of bibliographic information. You will learn to populate these fields accurately during the hands-on KOHA sessions:
100
Main Entry — Author Name
Personal name of the primary author (Last name, First name format)
Main Entry
245
Title Statement
The title of the work, subtitle, and statement of responsibility
Mandatory Field
250
Edition Statement
Edition information (e.g., 2nd ed., Revised ed.)
Descriptive
260
Publication Details (260 / 264)
Place of publication, publisher name, and year of publication
Publication Info
650
Subject Added Entry — Topical Term
Subject headings using controlled vocabulary (e.g., LCSH, Sears)
Subject Access
Software Training
🖥️ Hands-On Software — KOHA & e-Granthalaya
This is not a theoretical programme. You will practise real cataloguing inside two widely-used library automation systems — the global KOHA ILS and India's national library system e-Granthalaya.
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KOHA ILS
Global Open-Source Library Management System
Adding bibliographic records from scratch
Understanding & using cataloguing templates
MARC21 field entry and validation
Editing and updating existing records
Searching catalogue records in KOHA
Real library cataloguing workflows
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e-Granthalaya
India's National Library Management Software (NIC)
Book cataloguing in e-Granthalaya interface
Catalogue record management
Updating and modifying existing records
Practical workflows used in Indian libraries
Comparison with KOHA workflows
Government library cataloguing practices
Programme Structure
📅 Session-Wise Detailed Plan
Day 1 — Session 1
Foundations of Cataloguing
📌 Building the conceptual and standards foundation
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📋 Topics Covered
Introduction to Library Cataloguing — purpose and scope
Structure and components of AACR2
Structure and philosophy of CCC (Dr. S. R. Ranganathan)
Types of Catalogue Entries — Main, Added, and Reference entries
Principles of Descriptive Cataloguing
Physical description and bibliographic sources
Day 1 — Session 2
Catalogue Entries — AACR2 & CCC Standards
📌 Practical entry creation using both international standards
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Learning Activities
Creating AACR2 entries for books step-by-step
Creating CCC entries using Ranganathan's rules
Comparative understanding of AACR2 vs CCC
Step-by-step catalogue preparation exercises
Hands-on entry writing practice
Key Comparisons
AACR2 vs CCC — approach to main entry
Author entry formats: surname vs natural
Title entry rules in both standards
Added entries and cross-references
India-specific vs international practice
🔨 Session Activity
Participants will create catalogue entries for sample books and compare AACR2 and CCC approaches side-by-side — developing a clear understanding of when and how to apply each standard.
Day 2 — Session 3
Hands-On Training on KOHA & MARC21
📌 Live software practice — from AACR2 entry to MARC21 encoding in KOHA
📌 India's national library system — practical workflows for government & public libraries
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Practical Topics
Introduction to e-Granthalaya interface
Book cataloguing in e-Granthalaya
Catalogue management workflows
Updating and modifying records
Searching and retrieving catalogue records
Indian Library Context
Practical workflows used in Indian libraries
Government library cataloguing practices
School, college & public library workflows
e-Granthalaya vs KOHA comparison
When to use which software
🔨 Hands-On Exercise
Catalogue a book completely using KOHA
Catalogue the same book using e-Granthalaya
Compare outputs and understand differences in workflow
Programme Details
📋 Programme Format & Features
Feature
Details
Duration
2 Days (4 Interactive Sessions)
Mode
100% Online via Zoom
Session Format
Live Lecture + Hands-on Practice + Q&A
Recording Access
60 Days full access to session recordings
Certificate
E-Certificate upon completion
Support
WhatsApp Discussion Group for peer learning
Language
Hindi & English
Also Available As
Recorded Certificate Course (self-paced access)
What You Receive
📦 Study Material Included
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Session Recordings (60-Day Access)
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MCQ Practice Sets
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Cataloguing Examples & Templates
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MARC21 Sample Records
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Software Practice Datasets
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Interview Preparation Questions
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Curated Reading Materials
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E-Certificate of Completion
After the Workshop
🎓 Key Learning Outcomes
✔Apply AACR2, CCC, and MARC21 standards confidently
✔Create accurate catalogue records for any type of book
✔Work with KOHA ILS for day-to-day cataloguing tasks
✔Use e-Granthalaya — India's national library software
✔Understand practical cataloguing workflows used in libraries
✔Improve UGC-NET exam preparation in cataloguing topics
✔Develop job-ready cataloguing skills for library positions
✔Convert AACR2 manual entries into MARC21 digital format
Who Should Enroll
👥 Target Audience
🎓 BLIS & MLIS Students
📚 Library Professionals
📝 UGC-NET Aspirants
💼 Library Job Interview Candidates
🏛️ Academic & School Librarians
🔍 Anyone Interested in Library Cataloguing
What Makes It Special
⭐ Why This Programme Is Unique
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Practical Implementation — Not Just Theory
This programme focuses on practical implementation rather than theory alone. Participants will work with real library software, create actual catalogue records, solve MCQs, and practise professional cataloguing techniques used in libraries and information centres. The unique combination of software training (KOHA + e-Granthalaya), standards-based cataloguing (AACR2 + CCC), MARC21 practice, and exam & interview preparation makes this programme highly beneficial for both academic and professional growth.
Quick Summary
⭐ Programme Highlights
📖 AACR2 & CCC Standards
🔢 MARC21 Encoding
🌐 KOHA ILS Live Practice
🇮🇳 e-Granthalaya
📝 UGC-NET MCQs
🎤 Interview Prep
🎥 60-Day Recordings
🏅 E-Certificate
💬 WhatsApp Support
Start Your Cataloguing Journey Today
Join this practical 2-day workshop and gain the cataloguing skills that libraries actually require — AACR2, MARC21, KOHA, e-Granthalaya, and more.
