Cataloguing for Non Cataloguers

There 28 Librarians from Hawke's Bay Libraries and 2 Library Studies Studies syudents in attendance. Rosalie had a lively bunch who from the start offered eager words of participation. The course itself "Cataloguing for non Cataloguers" presentation gave a basic orientation to cataloging -- its purpose, its goals, its terminology and why we catalogue, and how to apply cataloguing principles to searching the Library catalogues.
A few participatory quizzes on the dewey system, what the 100's are and then how they relate to subjects. This was followed by a quick test to make sure they understood. They then looked at Subject Headings and had to work out what dewey 100's they fitted into, and then breaking down to the dewey thousands.
The Afternoon was used to apply what they had learnt to search catalogues around the country, to find books and information examples and questions.
An enjoyable day by all, the Lunches and afternoon tea being great and were really enjoyed. Some good networking opportunities too. Jocelyn said "it was great to see how Dewey and subject headings work hand in hand"
Thanks Sharon & Jocelyn for your report back.