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Free Cataloging Resources: Home

A collection of free cataloging resources for New Mexico libraries, librarians and library staff

How to use this LibGuide

An introduction and tour of this LibGuide from the 2020 NMLA conference

General Resources

Library of Congress Resources for Cataloging: https://www.loc.gov/aba/cataloging/tools/
Map Cataloger’s Toolbox: http://www.acsu.buffalo.edu/~dbertuca/maps/cat/map-cat-toolbox.html
Cataloger’s Reference Shelf: http://www.itsmarc.com/crs/crs.htm (a comprehensive website of various cataloging resources)
ISSN Manual: https://www.issn.org/understanding-the-issn/assignment-rules/issn-manual/ (a useful tool for serials cataloging)

Library Catalogs for Copy Cataloging Records

Library of Congress: https://catalog.loc.gov/
Albuquerque Public Library: https://albuq.cabq.gov/
SALSA: https://newm.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default

RDA Toolkit - Free 30 day trial

Request a free 30-day trial of the RDA Toolkit: https://access.rdatoolkit.org/FreeTrial

Cataloging Questions?

Send us an email at sl.cataloging@dca.nm.gov

We're happy to assist you with your cataloging issues!