Contents: Preface. 1. Cataloguing fro digital libraries. 2. Subject heading sand classification. 3. Typing catalogue cards. 4. Audiovisual materials. 5. Processing. 6. MARC cataloguing. 7. MARC 21 specifications for record structure, character sets, and exchange media. 8. Descriptive cataloguing. 9. Library rules, organisation and automation. 10. Networked resources. 11. Library catalogue in a networked environment. 12. Creating digital manuscripts. 13. Digitisation of old book, manuscripts and other documents. 14. Digital copies of rare books. 15. Bibliographic control. 16. Bibliographic control: challenges and alternatives. Bibliography. Index.

"Digital libraries basically store material sin electronic format and manipulate large collections of those materials effectively. One great service that digital libraries can provide is way for people sort through the vast amount of material available through the internet. Digital libraries can provide users with a searchable database of human-selected internet resources, and currently there are many initiatives and great debates over the best way to organise digital materials.

This book deals with both general and specific aspects of cataloguing and classification for all forms of digital library materials. This unique book has something for everyone. For the learners, the book provides both theoretical background and potential solutions to current problems. For librarians, there are discussions, of advantages and disadvantages of modern methods in use. For the administrator, it explores the complex elements in the digital library organisation. For the library teacher, it provides an outlet for research publication as well as source materials for students." (jacket)