Training on the basics of electronic subject cataloguing, itemisation and punctuation in cataloguing for Academic Librarians using MARC 21 template on Koha library management software. MARC 21 fields and sub-fields were extensively discussed with more emphasis on the uniqueness of field 600 for subject entries.

1. By
Muhammad Etubi
Cataloguing Unit
University of Jos Library
A Training for Subject Librarians at the University of Jos
Library from 26th to 27th February, 2020.
Strengthening e-cataloguing steps

2. Overview
 Introduction
 MARC field 008
 e-Subject cataloguing
 Itemisation
 Punctuations

3. Introduction
 It is not enough to input bibliographical details in a MARC
template but to know the appropriate field for such
information and have knowledge of AACR2, thereby
strengthening the steps of e-cataloguing. The proper filling
of MARC field 008, 600 for subject, record itemisation and
cognisance of punctuation marks strengthens e-cataloguing.

4. MARC field 008

6. e-subject Cataloguing
 600- Subject, Personal Name, e.g. Mandela, Nelson,
1918- 2013
 610- Subject, Corporate Name, e.g. World Bank-
Periodicals.
 611- Subject, Meeting Name, e.g. Nigeria Library
Association Conference,
World Summit on Sustainable Development etc.
 630- Subject, Uniform Title, e.g. horticulture in
Vegetable crops.
 650- subject , Topic, e.g. Political economy.
 651- Subject, Geographic Name e.g. Nigeria,
Malaysia.

7. e-subject cataloguing

8. Itemisation
 Source of classification or shelving scheme
 Permanent location
 current location
 Shelving location
 Full call number
 Barcode
 Copy number
 Cost, replacement price
 Koha item type

12. PUNTUATIONS
 Period
 Dash
 colon
 Semicolon
 Space etc

13. Thank you

14. Practicals