Cataloger's Desktop

Cataloger's Desktop supports discovery and access to collections of knowledge by providing information organization standards, resource description manuals, and metadata management tools in an integrated, online system.

RDA: Resource Description and Access in Cataloger's Desktop
Subscribers to both Cataloger's Desktop and the RDA Toolkit (separate subscriptions) can access the Toolkit within Cataloger's Desktop. In addition:

Following RDA links allow Desktop subscribers to access the full functionality of RDA Toolkit, including workflows;
Linking from LC Policy Statements and the MARC formats to RDA is provided;
Cataloger's Desktop subscribers with RDA Toolkit logins can enter their RDA Toolkit login in their Desktop preferences so both products work seamlessly together.

AACR2 in Cataloger's Desktop
While using Cataloger's Desktop you can look up a rule in AACR2 and then easily consult the rule's LC Rule Interpretation (LCRI). Also features extensive links from the MARC 21 formats.

Note: Cataloger's Desktop subscribers who wish to have access RDA or AACR2 must also subscribe to RDA Toolkit.

Enhanced access to AACR2 through Cataloger's Desktop
Subscribe to the RDA Toolkit

RDA in Cataloger's Desktop FAQs
AACR2 in Cataloger's Desktop FAQs

WebDewey in Cataloger's Desktop
Subscribers to both Cataloger's Desktop and the WebDewey (separate subscriptions) can access Dewey within Cataloger's Desktop. In addition:

Cataloger's Desktop provides convenient access to Dewey training and the DDC Glossary.
Cataloger's Desktop also includes linked DDC data in several languages.

This important enhancement brings Dewey Decimal Classification to your Cataloger's Desktop work session, making both services more useful for DDC libraries.

Note: Cataloger's Desktop subscribers who wish to access WebDewey must also subscribe to the WebDewey subscription service.

Library of Congress Announces Enhanced Access to Cataloging Services and Applications
Subscribe to the WebDewey

WebDewey in Cataloger's Desktop FAQs

DACS in Cataloger's Desktop
While using Cataloger's Desktop you can look up a rule in Describing Archives: a Content Standard ("DACS") and then easily consult the parallel AACR2 rule and LCRIs. Also features extensive links to the MARC 21 format.

Visit the SAA website

for a print version of DACS.

Describing Archives: a Content Standard (DACS)

Features

Cataloger's Desktop provides access to resource description resources for bibliographic and archival collections, including:

Classification and Shelflisting Manual
Classification Web (requires separate subscription
Descriptive Cataloging Manual
Resource Description and Access (RDA) Toolkit (requires separate subscription)
Subject Headings Manual
Complete list of resources

Cataloger's Desktop enables users to:

Locate resources through search or browse the table of contents
Customize their user interface with personalized notes, bookmarks, and links
Remain abreast of trends in resource description and collection management through access to listservs and professional development literature

Available from the Cataloging Distribution Service, Library of Congress |