Library Cataloguing Practical

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 course will help you gain hands-on expertise in cataloguing standards, metadata formats, and library automation tools.
The course includes session recordings, MCQs, assignments, practice datasets, interview questions, and downloadable study materials—everything you need to learn at your own pace and strengthen your cataloguing proficiency.

What You Will Learn

📌 Core Cataloguing Standards

• AACR2 – Learn descriptive cataloguing rules widely used across libraries.
• CCC (Classified Catalogue Code) – Understand Ranganathan’s systematic approach to cataloguing.
• MARC21 – Gain practical experience in encoding bibliographic information for global interoperability.

📌 Hands-On Practice with Library Software

• KOHA (Open-Source ILS) – Perform real-world cataloguing tasks and understand bibliographic frameworks.
• e-Granthalaya (NIC Software) – Practice cataloguing workflows used in many Indian libraries.

📌 Competitive Exam Preparation

• MCQs & Assertion-Reason questions for UGC-NET
• Expected cataloguing-related interview questions

Study notes, templates, and curated reading resources

Course Format & Benefits

• Duration: 2 Days (4 interactive sessions)
• Mode: 100% Online (Zoom)
• Access to Recordings: Available for 7 days
• Study Material Included:
  ✔ Session recordings
  ✔ MCQ practice sets
  ✔ Cataloguing examples & templates
  ✔ MARC21 sample records
  ✔ Software practice datasets
• Certificate: E-Certificate upon completion
• Community Support: WhatsApp discussion group for updates and peer learning

Who Should Enrol?

• BLIS/MLIS students
• Library working professionals
• UGC-NET aspirants
• Individuals preparing for library job interviews
• Anyone passionate about library cataloguing

Key Outcomes

By the end of the course, you will:

• Understand and apply AACR2, CCC, and MARC21 rules
• Confidently create catalogue records for both print and digital materials
• Gain hands-on cataloguing experience in KOHA and e-Granthalaya
• Strengthen your UGC-NET exam preparation
• Build job-ready cataloguing skills for real library environments