The purpose of this guide is to provide useful information that will help the cataloger produce uniform MARC (machine readable cataloging) records or to locate them for import into Pathfinder Central via Z39.50 searching. Pathfinder Central, our Integrated Library System (ILS), uses RDA (Resource Description and Access) cataloging standards.
Cataloging
CKLS member libraries are encouraged to provide access to their collections through standard cataloging (MARC standards) and quality bibliographic information. Member librarians are expected to enter new records and remove obsolete records from the statewide bibliographic database through either the CKLS Technical Services Department or another method approved by the State Library.
All CKLS cataloging provides MARC records to the library and places the cataloging record on the state’s Kansas Library Catalog. Librarians requesting catalog records can fill out the appropriate form for different materials including: Books, Audiobooks, Magazines & Periodicals, TV & Movies, Board Games, Puzzles, and other similar objects.
We also do original cataloging for items that do not have MARC records from other sources.
Table of Contents (Click on the chapter description to open)
Introduction: Pathfinder Central Cataloging Best Practices
Glossary of Terms: Commonly used cataloging terms
If you want to learn more about cataloging, these books are good resources that are available in the CKLS area by using Pathfinder Interlibrary Loan or regular interlibrary loan.
Cataloging and Classification by 
RDA Essentials by 
The RDA Workbook by 