T-L Technical

On-Line Collection

General

Cancopy
http://www.cancopy.com
Read about what Cancopy permits you to print for classroom use. Use the menu tabs across the top of the page to access information.
Library & Archive Terminology
http://www.lib.auburn.edu/bi/glossary.html
Lists print and non-print, library automation terminology.
ODLIS: On-Line Dictionary of Library and Information Science
http://lu.com/odlis/
Lists print and non-print, computer and, library automation terminology.
About Dewey
http://www.oclc.org/ca/en/dewey/about/default.htm
- Introduction to the Dewey Decimal System
- Frequently Asked Questions
- DDC 21 Summaries
- Melvil Dewey Biography
- Dewey to the Rescue: on-line PowerPoint presentation

Web Page Maker - On-Line

HomeMaker for Libraries
http://www.kn.att.com/libmkr2/
A template to make your library homepage. A simple start for first-time 'webmasters'.

Library of Congress On-Line Catalog
http://lcweb.loc.gov/
Cataloguing information at this extensive resource. Search by title, keyword or author.
- FAQ about downloading
- Library of Congress Download Guide -Read this page first and then follow directions from the next link
- Directions for saving and sending MARC format records for your collection.
What is a MARC record?
http://www.loc.gov/marc/umb/um01to06.htm
MARC records explained.
Understanding MARC
http://www.loc.gov/marc/umb/
Online booklet that can be ordered.
Librarycom: On-Line Library Automation Service
http://www.librarycom.com/
The service is provided for free up to the first 10 megabytes of storage. This enough space for about 500 records. One can search by title, author, ISBN, or LCCN, finds the MARC record sought and loads it to a briefcase for temporary storage. Then one load the briefcase records into one's own library holdings. Users of this service must first register with your e-mail address.
CyberDewey
http://www.anthus.com/CyberDewey/CyberDewey.html
An on-line list of Dewey numbers with subject areas. (no decimal points provided)
MARC Standards - Library of Congress
http://lcweb.loc.gov/marc/marc.html
Library Automation Journal
http://www.lita.org/jola/index.html
Collection of articles on library automation.
Get Ready for the New ISBN
http://www.niso.org/standards/resources/ISBN.html
The new 13 digit ISBN has been approved to be implemented Jan. 1, 2007.

Library Resources

Library Automation Companies

Weeding

Sunlink Weed of the Month Archive
http://www.sunlink.ucf.edu/weed/archive/archive.html
- How to Feed your Collection? - Collection Development
Weed It! For an Attractive and Useful Collection
http://www.wmrls.org/services/colldev/weed_it.html
Good weeding strategies. Find out what to do and not do with the discards.
The Importance of Weeding
http://www.lib.az.us/cdt/weeding.htm
Weeding the School Library
http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/cr/lb/documents/schoollibweedng.pdf
Brochure that outlines weeding a school library.

Book Repair

Carr McLean
http://www.carrmclean.ca/CategoryGroupBrowser.aspx?Keywords=book+repair
A Simple Book Repair Manual
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~preserve/repair/repairindex.htm
Descriptions and graphics to demonstrate book repair techniques.
Water-Damages Books
http://gateway.library.uiuc.edu/preserve/water1.html
Tips for saving water-damaged items.