The Virtual Museum of Cataloging and Acquisitions Artifacts

The following pages provide a look inside the
history of libraries and librarianship. Librarians
have always worked hard to adapt to the
constantly changing technology that is meant to
make libraries more efficient. The changes vary
from the methods used to catalog items to the
tools used to catalog them. Within these pages
can be seen the transition, innovation, and the
differences from one method or tool to the next.

This virtual museum is for the new generation of
librarians who may not be familiar with the tools
and methods used before technology and the
digitization of library catalogs stepped in. It is
also for those experienced librarians who have
been in the profession for many years; perhaps
the museum will bring back a bit of nostalgia.

The Library of Congress (LOC), the American
Library Association (ALA), and the Online
Computer Library Center (OCLC) are some of the
most valuable resources to libraries and are
linked throughout the pages. Other links include
those that will help further some of the
explanations.

In addition, The Library History Buff is a very
useful site for librarians in order to gain
perspective of the development and history of
libraries. Larry Nix, the creator of the Library
History Buff, has included many links
throughout the site. There is also a wonderful
page on Norman D. Stevens, one of the top
scholars of library science. A list of the items in
Stevens' collection is also part of the Library
History Buff's page on him.

Many thanks go to the members of Autocat and
the colleagues who have contributed pictures,
items, and expertise. Without their assistance,
there would not be a museum!

As you clean out your closets, please keep us in
mind! We would LOVE to have any unwanted
cataloging and acquisitions items. Either send a
digital picture or the actual item! Please contact
us!.

Thank you to those who have contributed artifacts to the virtual museum! We are always
looking for more items to include. Please contact: heidihoerman@yahoo.com

The Virtual Museum of
Cataloging and
Acquisitions Artifacts

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Last updated: April, 2008