ULA Annual Conference 2022

Some of the most interesting items that cross the cataloger’s desk present difficult cataloging challenges. When cataloging a collection of suspected forgeries, how do you determine the “publication” date for faked documents? Which cataloging workform do you use for a LEGO model of the Salt Lake Temple? Is it a kit? A game? A sculpture? In this session, we will share examples of unique items we’ve cataloged and demonstrate how to effectively solve the questions that come up when trying to help patrons discover exactly what they’re looking for.

Learning objectives:
Participants will learn strategies for solving cataloging challenges
Participants will learn techniques for utilizing context clues and external sources to narrow down production/publication dates when the item-in-hand lacks the info or cannot be trusted.
Participants will build confidence in their own cataloger's judgment through seeing the process other catalogers use to make decisions when the item does not appear to exactly fit the cataloging standard’s guidelines.