The document outlines the process of cataloging kits, defined as items containing multiple categories of materials, referencing the AACR2 guidelines for cataloging. Key areas include bibliographic formatting, title statements, physical descriptions, and notes regarding the components of kits. It also provides examples of MARC fields for different cataloging elements and resources for further guidance.

1. How to Catalog a KitEmily Dust NimsakontNebraska Library CommissionNCompass LiveJune 23, 2010Photo credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/radiorover/419414206

2. What is a kit?“An item containing two or more categories of material, no one of which is identifiable as the predominant constituent of the item”“A single-medium package of textual material”AACR2, GlossaryPhoto credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/spam/3793948403

3. Where do you find the rules for cataloging kits?Kits do not have a chapter of their own in AACR2Instructions for working with kits are scattered throughout other chaptersRule 1.10 is about “items made up of several types of materials”Rules in Chapter 10 (Three-Dimensional Artifacts) can apply

4. Chief source of informationThe chief source of information is the whole item. Information can be taken from anywhere on the item.

5. Bibliographic formatVisual materials

6. Title and statement of responsibility areaTitle statement = MARC field 245Transcribe the title as it appears on the itemIf no title is given, supply one in brackets

7. Title and statement of responsibility areaTitle statement = MARC field 245General material designation (GMD) is necessaryList of terms found at AACR2 1.1C1“kit” is on the list

8. Title and statement of responsibility areaTitle statement = MARC field 245245 00 $a Hats $h [kit].Photo credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/newtonfreelibrary/2964737940/

9. Title and statement of responsibility areaTitle statement = MARC field 245245 00 $a [Crochet kit] $h [kit].Photo credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sin_agua/2351414150

10. Title and statement of responsibility areaVarying form of title = MARC field 246Titles found on other areas of the itemSpelling out numbers, abbreviations, etc.

11. Publication areaMARC field 260Place of publication : Publisher, date of publication.260 _ _ $a Madison, Wis. : $b BiFolkal Productions, $c 1988.

12. Publication areaMARC field 260Publication information for a locally constructed kitRoseville, Calif. : ǂb Roseville Public Library, ǂc 2010.

13. Physical description area MARC field 300Two optionsProvide a general description here and a more specific description in a noteDescribe all components of a kit in this area

14. Physical description areaMARC field 300300 _ _ $a 1 kit ; $c in container, 33 x 28 cm.OR300 _ _ $a 2 masks, 1 visiting card, 1 discussion guide ; $c in container, 33 x 28 cm.

15. Notes areaMARC fields 5XXCommon uses for notesSource of titleStatement of responsibilityPhysical descriptionContentsSummaryAudience

16. Notes areaMARC fields 5XXSource of title500 _ _ $a Title supplied by cataloger.

17. Notes areaMARC fields 5XXStatement of responsibility500 _ _ $a Developed by the Roseville Public Library in support of Every Child Ready to Read.

18. Notes areaMARC fields 5XXPhysical description500 _ _ $a Kit includes 2 masks, 1 visiting card, and 1 discussion guide.

19. Notes areaMARC fields 5XXFormatted contents

20. Notes areaMARC fields 5XXFormatted contents505 2 _ $a Kyuuto! Japanese crafts : Amigurumi / Tomoko Takamori -- The happy hooker / Debbie Stoller.505 20 $t Kyuuto! Japanese crafts : Amigurumi / $r Tomoko Takamori -- $t The happy hooker / $r Debbie Stoller.

21. Notes areaMARC fields 5XXSummary520 _ _ $a Visiting card and prop (2 cardboard masks) are intended to prompt discussion of hat styles since the turn of the century.

22. Notes areaMARC fields 5XXAudience521 _ _ $a Grades 1-2.

23. Main and added entriesPersonal name main entry100 1 _ $a Ellis, Elisabeth Gaynor.245 1 0 $a World history $h [kit] : $b connection to today / $c Elisabeth Gaynor Ellis, Anthony Esler.700 1_ $a Esler, Anthony.

24. Main and added entriesTitle main entry245 0 0 $a Global education resource kit : $b for educators and community organizers.710 2 _ Heifer International.

25. Fixed fieldsType of record (Type) = oOCLC Bibliographic Formats & Standards

26. Fixed fieldsType of material (TMat) = bOCLC Bibliographic Formats & Standards

27. 006 fieldElements have the same input standards as the fixed field codesThis field is used if it is judged important to bring out these aspects of the components of the kit

28. 006 fieldhttp://www.oclc.org/bibformats

29. 006 fieldhttp://www.loc.gov/marc

30. 007 fieldInclude 007 field for each component of the kit that requires one (sound recording, videorecording, etc.)http://www.oclc.org/bibformats/

31. 007 fieldhttp://www.loc.gov/marc/

32. 007 field

33. 007 field

34. 007 field

35. 006 and 007 fields“When to add 006 and 007 fields” - Cooperative Computer Services, Illinoishttp://ccslib.org/Catalogers/index.php?title=When_to_add_006_and_007_fields

36. Resources for cataloging kitsWeber, Mary Beth. Cataloging Nonprint and Internet Resources. New York: Neal Schuman, 2002.Chapter 6Olson, Nancy B. Cataloging of Audiovisual Materials and Other Special Materials. DeKalb, IL: Minnesota Scholarly Press, 1998.Chapter 12

37. Resources for cataloging kitsCataloging Kits - Folger Library, University of Mainehttp://library.umaine.edu/techserv/Cataloging/Kits.htmCataloging Kits - Lewis & Clark Library System, Illinoishttp://www.lcls.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/CATALOGING-KITS1.pdf

38. Thank you!Emily Dust NimsakontNebraska Library Commission800-307-2665emily.dust.nimsakont@nebraska.govPhoto credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/montereypubliclibrary/3788455013/