Card Catalog Cards
How to Find What You Are
Looking For!
Introducing the Unit
Purpose:
• Learn to how effectively use a Card
Catalog
• Know the Different types of Cards
• Know the Information contained on
Cards
• Understand how to Cross-Reference
for Research
• Real Life Uses
Missouri Learning Goals
• 1.3 Students make sense of the various things they
observe.
• 1.10 Students organize information through
development and use of classification rules and
systems.
• 1.16 Students use computers and other kinds of
technology to collect, organize, and communicate
information and ideas.
• 3.7 Students demonstrate the ability to learn
on one’s own.
• 5.1 Students use critical thinking skills such as
analyzing, prioritizing, evaluating, and comparing to
solve a variety of problems in real-life situations.
• 6.1 Students connect knowledge and experiences
from different subject areas.
• Part 1 – Introduction to a
System of Classification
2 Kinds of Card Catalogs
• Manual Catalog – a cabinet of
drawers with cards arranged in
alphabetical order
• On-Line Catalog – a “window” or
folder found in the automated
circulation program
• BOTH provide the same pieces of
information
This is a typical Manual
Card Catalog. It is a set
of drawers,
alphabetically labeled.
The CC Cards are
arranged
alphabetically as well.
This is a screen from an
Electronic Card
Catalog. This search
was done
alphabetically by title.
What is the Purpose of a
Card Catalog?
• A collection of “cards” (paper or
electronic) that provide information
about books that help you:
– select an appropriate book
– locate the book you are seeking
– find out pertinent information about a
book
– help you cross-reference a research
topic or subject
Types of Card Catalog
Cards
• 3 MAIN TYPES OF CARDS
– Author Card
– Title Card
– Subject Card
• 3 MINOR TYPES OF CARDS
– Illustrator Card
– Main Character Card
– Series Card
What You Find on the
Cards!
• All cards are based on the Author
Card & contain that card’s
information .... plus
• A top line is added above the Author
Card information to make it one of
the other types of cards
What are the Main
Differences Between Cards?
• The contents of the 1st Line of the
card tells you which type of card you
are reading
• The subject line of a Subject Card is
written entirely in CAPITAL
LETTERS!
What’s on the Author Card?
• Author’s name is listed, last name first. –
(What other process in the Library uses the
Author’s Last Name?)
• Title/Author’s name, 1st name 1st. .
• Illustrator’s name.
• Publishing Information – Where, Who, When
= Year c.
• Physical Description of Book (# of pages.:
type of illustrations; size in cm.; paperback)
• (Series name) if part of a series
• Main Character. (if has Main Character Card)
• Plot Summary. Tells a synopsis of the story
[“What’s on the Card”, Continued:]
• May have other information such as the
ISBN number
• Subject/Cross-Reference area – Tells: what
other cards can be found for this book; what
subjects this books deals with; other related
topics to look at.
• Miscellaneous Info – about cataloging &
company that made the card.
• Upper Left Corner has Call Number - the
address of the book = where to locate it; you
can tell if book is FICTION or NON-FICTION or
a Biography
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Call Numbers
FIC = Fiction
E = Easy Fiction
BIO = Biography
Numbers = Dewey Decimal =
Non-Fiction Section
• There may be 1 to 3 letters under any of
the above entries = Author’s Last Name
except for BIO = Last name of the person
whom the book is about
ISBN Numbers
• Some cards may have the ISBN
number on them. If you recall, this
number identifies the Publisher, a
particular book, the language it is
printed in, and if its hardback or
paperback. It is a SYSTEM that is
used world wide.
This is a typical
Author’s Card
FIC
KEE Keene, Carolyn.
The Clue of the Velvet Mask/ Carolyn Keene.
New York, Grosset, 1969c.
p. 177. ill.; 24 cm X 18 cm.
(Nancy Drew Mysteries)
When a gang that uses parties as a cover for robberies victimizes a masquerade
party Nancy is attending, the teen-age detective switches identity with her
girl friend to solve the case.
1. Mystery and detective stories. 2. Robbery/Fiction. I. Nancy Drew Mystery
Series. II. Title
This is a typical
Title Card
FIC
KEE
The Clue of the Velvet Mask.
Keene, Carolyn.
The Clue of the Velvet Mask/ Carolyn Keene.
New York, Grosset, 1969c.
p. 177. ill.; 24 cm X 18 cm.
(Nancy Drew Mysteries)
When a gang that uses parties as a cover for robberies victimizes a masquerade
party Nancy is attending, the teen-age detective switches identity with her
girl friend to solve the case.
1. Mystery and detective stories. 2. Robbery/Fiction. I. Nancy Drew Mystery
Series. II. Title
This is a typical
Subject Card
FIC
MYSTERY; TEEN-AGE DETECTIVE; ROBBERY/FICTION
KEE Keene, Carolyn.
The Clue of the Velvet Mask/ Carolyn Keene.
New York, Grosset, 1969c.
p. 177. ill.; 24 cm X 18 cm.
(Nancy Drew Mysteries)
When a gang that uses parties as a cover for robberies victimizes a masquerade
party Nancy is attending, the teen-age detective switches identity with her
girl friend to solve the case.
1. Mystery and detective stories. 2. Robbery/Fiction. I. Nancy Drew Mystery
Series. II. Title
This is a typical
Series Card
FIC
Nancy Drew Mysteries
KEE Keene, Carolyn.
The Clue of the Velvet Mask/ Carolyn Keene.
New York, Grosset, 1969c.
p. 177. ill.; 24 cm X 18 cm.
(Nancy Drew Mysteries)
When a gang that uses parties as a cover for robberies victimizes a masquerade
party Nancy is attending, the teen-age detective switches identity with her
girl friend to solve the case.
1. Mystery and detective stories. 2. Robbery/Fiction. I. Nancy Drew Mystery
Series. II. Title
Some Tips on Learning Card Catalog Cards:
Locate the author’s name, Last name 1st – this will give
you a reference point to compare all the information –
Remember that the information is always written in the
same order. Any differences are minor because of
different publishers.
Look for ALL CAPITAL LETTER – has to be a Subject
Card
If it’s NOT the Title or in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS,
then it probably is a Series Card
If it’s a name that is NOT the author’s, it probably is
the Illustrator’s card; compare it to the Illustrator’s
name entry – if it’s NOT the same, Maybe you have a
Main Character Card
Real Life Uses
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Helps with research for School Work
Learn to Use Libraries easier
Use Phone Books more effectively
Use other Catalogs (paper & electronic) more
effectively
Use Internet for research more effectively
Work effectively in small groups
Using Technology
Make Connections with Knowledge
Improves Organizational Skills & Critical Thinking
Skills
The NEXT STEP
• You will review the individual pieces
of information for a typical author’s
card
• You will identify the different types
of cards
• File Name:
Independent Student
Review
Starts with the Next Slide
Card Catalog Cards
How to Find What You Are Looking For!
Independent Student Review of
Information
Identifying Parts of an
Author’s Card Catalog Card
Identifying the Different
Types of Card Catalog Cards
Author’s
Card
The next 2 slides are an example of your
Handout. Go to the following slide and
correctly label each part of the card in Part
A of the Handout. Each section of
information is explained or identified in the
color coordinated text boxes.
Use this Handout to study & learn the
information!
F
FIC
KEE
Keene, Carolyn.
The Clue of the Velvet Mask/ Carolyn Keene.
New York, Grosset, 1969c.
p. 177. ill.; 24 cm X 18 cm.
(Nancy Drew Mysteries)
When a gang that uses parties as a cover for robberies victimizes a masquerade
party Nancy is attending, the teen-age detective switches identity with her
girl friend to solve the case.
1. Mystery and detective stories. 2. Robbery/Fictional. I. Nancy Drew Mystery
Series. II. Title
Handout PART A; Turn
Over for B
NAME: _____________________ CLASS: _____________
Identify which card catalog you are reading in this
section. Write it’s name in the appropriate blank.
CARD 1 is a(an) __________________ card.
CARD 1 is a(an) __________________ card.
CARD 1 is a(an) __________________ card.
CARD 1 is a(an) __________________ card.
Handout PART B
F
FIC
KEE
This is the Call Number
This is the Author’s Name, Last Name 1st
Keene, Carolyn.
This is the Book Title
Author’s Name, First Name 1st
The Clue of the Velvet Mask/ Carolyn Keene.
New York, Grosset, 1969c.
p. 177. ill.; 24 cm X 18 cm.
(Nancy Drew Mysteries)
There is NO Illustrator for this
book, but his/her name would
follow next if there was one
Publishing City, Publisher, Copywrite Date (=c)
Physical Description: # of Pages; has
Illustrations; Height & Width of Book
(Series Name)
When a gang that uses parties as a cover for robberies victimizes a masquerade
party Nancy is attending, the teen-age detective switches identity with her
Summary
girl friend to solve the case.
of Plot
Cross References; Subjects; Other Cards that can be found for this Book
1. Mystery and detective stories. 2. Robbery/Fictional. I. Nancy Drew Mystery
Series. II. Title
NOW, Let’s look
at each piece of
Information on an
Individual basis
FIC
KEE
This is the Call Number
Keene, Carolyn.
This is the Author’s Name, Last Name 1st
This is the Book Title
Author’s Name, First Name 1st
The Clue of the Velvet Mask/ Carolyn Keene.
New York, Grosset, 1969c.
p. 177. ill.; 24 cm X 18 cm.
(Nancy Drew Mysteries)
There is NO Illustrator for this
book, but his/her name would
follow next if there was one
Publishing City, Publisher, Copywrite Date (=c)
Physical Description: # of Pages; has
Illustrations; Height & Width of Book
(Series Name)
When a gang that uses parties as a cover for robberies victimizes a
masquerade party Nancy is attending, the teen-age detective switches
identity with her girl friend to solve the case.
Summary
Cross References; Subjects; Other Cards that can be found for this Book
of Plot
1. Mystery and detective stories. 2. Robbery/Fictional. I. Nancy
Drew Mystery Series. II. Title
Let’s see what makes the
other cards different!
FIC The Clue of the Velvet Mask
KEE Keene, Carolyn.
The Title is “added” above author info. This
is the Title Card for this book. Note how it
repeats the title exactly.
The Clue of the Velvet Mask/ Carolyn Keene.
New York, Grosset, 1969c.
p. 177. ill.; 24 cm X 18 cm.
(Nancy Drew Mysteries)
When a gang that uses parties as a cover for robberies victimizes a masquerade
party Nancy is attending, the teen-age detective switches identity with her
girl friend to solve the case.
1. Mystery and detective stories. 2. Robbery/Fictional. I. Nancy Drew Mystery
Series. II. Title
FIC
MYSTERY & DECTECTIVE STORIES; ROBBERY/FICTION
KEE
Keene, Carolyn.
The Clue of the Velvet Mask/ Carolyn Keene.
New York, Grosset, 1969c.
Notice that every
letter is
CAPITALIZED. It
must be a Subject
Card – You don’t
even have to guess
what it is
p. 177. ill.; 24 cm X 18 cm.
(Nancy Drew Mysteries)
When a gang that uses parties as a cover for robberies victimizes a masquerade
party Nancy is attending, the teen-age detective switches identity with her
girl friend to solve the case.
Mystery and detective stories. 2. Robbery/Fictional. I. Nancy Drew Mystery
Series. II. Title
FIC
Nancy Drew Mysteries
KEE Keene, Carolyn.
The Clue of the Velvet Mask/ Carolyn Keene.
New York, Grosset, 1969c.
p. 177. ill.; 24 cm X 18 cm.
It’s obviously not
someone’s name; it’s not
the title – they don’t
match; it’s not in CAPITAL
LETTERS, so it’s not the
Subject; So it probably is
the Series Card & it does
match the entry that
follows the Physical
Description which is the
Series information entry
(Nancy Drew Mysteries)
When a gang that uses parties as a cover for robberies victimizes a masquerade
party Nancy is attending, the teen-age detective switches identity with her
girl friend to solve the case.
Mystery and detective stories. 2. Robbery/Fictional. I. Nancy Drew Mystery
Series. II. Title
For Part B of your Handout,
look at each of the next
four slides and decide if it
is the Author, Title,
Subject, or Series Card.
Write the correct answer
in the blank for each card.
Don’t forget to write your
name on the Handout!
FIC MYSTERY & DETECTIVE STORIES; ROBBERY/FITION
KEE Keene, Carolyn.
The Clue of the Velvet Mask/ Carolyn Keene.
New York, Grosset, 1969c.
p. 177. ill.; 24 cm X 18 cm.
Card 1 is …
(Nancy Drew Mysteries)
When a gang that uses parties as a cover for robberies victimizes a masquerade
party Nancy is attending, the teen-age detective switches identity with her
girl friend to solve the case.
1. Mystery and detective stories. 2. Robbery/Fictional. I. Nancy Drew Mystery
Series. II. Title
FIC
The Clue of the Velvet Mask
KEE Keene, Carolyn.
The Clue of the Velvet Mask/ Carolyn Keene.
New York, Grosset, 1969c.
p. 177. ill.; 24 cm X 18 cm.
Card 2 is …
(Nancy Drew Mysteries)
When a gang that uses parties as a cover for robberies victimizes a masquerade
party Nancy is attending, the teen-age detective switches identity with her
girl friend to solve the case.
1. Mystery and detective stories. 2. Robbery/Fictional. I. Nancy Drew Mystery
Series. II. Title
FIC
KEE Keene, Carolyn.
The Clue of the Velvet Mask/ Carolyn Keene.
New York, Grosset, 1969c.
p. 177. ill.; 24 cm X 18 cm.
Card 3 is …
(Nancy Drew Mysteries)
When a gang that uses parties as a cover for robberies victimizes a masquerade
party Nancy is attending, the teen-age detective switches identity with her
girl friend to solve the case.
1. Mystery and detective stories. 2. Robbery/Fictional. I. Nancy Drew Mystery
Series. II. Title
FIC
Nancy Drew Mysteries
KEE Keene, Carolyn.
The Clue of the Velvet Mask/ Carolyn Keene.
New York, Grosset, 1969c.
p. 177. ill.; 24 cm X 18 cm.
Card 4 is…
(Nancy Drew Mysteries)
When a gang that uses parties as a cover for robberies victimizes a masquerade
party Nancy is attending, the teen-age detective switches identity with her
girl friend to solve the case.
1. Mystery and detective stories. 2. Robbery/Fictional. I. Nancy Drew Mystery
Series. II. Title
Review this slide presentation
again now or before you move on
to the next step.
When you feel confident, go to
step 3 of this unit.
File name:
Are you ready for the challenge?
Your challenge on Part A of your Handout
is to correctly label the parts of
information you see on the next card. In
Part B, You need to Identify the type of
each of these Card Catalog Cards. On 2
of them, you must think about the
information & what the other cards are.
You should be able to EASILY make a
correct deduction as to which cards they
are. The instructions for the Bonus ? are
on the Handout. Make sure is name is on
your Handout!
Name: _____________________ Class: __________ CCC Handout - Recognition
PART A: Look at the Card on the next slide. Each part is labeled with a number. Identify each part by writing down
its name in the corresponding blank below. Read the whole card before starting
1. _______________
2. _______________
3. _______________
4. _______________
5. _______________
6. _______________
7. _______________
8. _______________
9. _______________
10. _______________
11. _______________
12. _______________
13. _______________
14. _______________
PART B: Look at the next 6 cards. In the blanks below, write down the NAME of each TYPE of card. Each is only
used 1 time. Types: Author; Title; SUBJECT; Illustrator; Series; Main Character
BONUS QUESTION: Look at all 7 cards in this presentation. Which book is Fiction & which is Non-Fiction? Write
the title in the appropriate blank.
Card 1: _______________
Card 2: _______________
Card 3: _______________
Card 4: _______________
Card 5: _______________
Card 6: _______________
BONUS:
FICTION TITLE: ____________________
NON-FICTION TITLE: ____________________
E
CLOUDS – FICTION
WIE
1
2
3
4
Wiesner, Davis.
5
Sector 7 / David Wiesner. Susan Johnson, illustrator. – New
York : Clarion Books, 1999c.
11
10*
[50] p. : col.ill. ; 28 cm x 22 cm.
6
7
12
{
ISBN 0-395-74656-6
13
14
8
9
While on a school trip to the Empire State Building, a boy is
taken by a friendly cloud to visit Sector 7, where he discovers
how clouds are shaped and channeled throughout the
country.
{
1. Clouds – Fiction. 2. Empire State Building. 3. New York –
Fiction. 3. Stories without words. I. Title. II Sector seven
* #10 is pointing to the words Clarion Books
Part B
551.21
MEI
VOLCANOES
Card 1
Meister, Carl.
Volcanoes / Carl Meister. Jansen Smith, Photography/Illustrations.
Edina, MN : ABDO Publishing Co., 1999c.
32 p. : full-color photos and illus. 30cm x 36cm : Index
(Nature’s Fury)
SUMMARY: Dr. Ethan Ford discusses the nature, causes, and dangers of
volcanoes, volcanoes of the past, and the ways to survive them.
ISBN 1-577-65084-0
1. Volcanoes 2. Plate Tectonics 3. Continental Drift. 4. Dr. Ethan Ford,
world renowned Geologist. I. Title. II. Series. III. Juvenile Literature
551.21
MEI
Card 2
Smith, Jansen
Meister, Carl.
Volcanoes / Carl Meister. Jansen Smith, Photography/Illustrations.
Edina, MN : ABDO Publishing Co., 1999c.
32 p. : full-color photos and illus. 30cm x 36cm : Index
(Nature’s Fury)
SUMMARY: Dr. Ethan Ford discusses the nature, causes, and dangers of
volcanoes, volcanoes of the past, and the ways to survive them.
ISBN 1-577-65084-0
1. Volcanoes 2. Plate Tectonics 3. Continental Drift. 4. Dr. Ethan Ford,
world renowned Geologist. I. Title. II. Series. III. Juvenile Literature
551.21
MEI
Volcanoes
Card 3
Meister, Carl.
Volcanoes / Carl Meister. Jansen Smith, Photography/Illustrations.
Edina, MN : ABDO Publishing Co., 1999c.
32 p. : full-color photos and illus. 30cm x 36cm : Index
(Nature’s Fury)
SUMMARY: Dr. Ethan Ford discusses the nature, causes, and dangers of
volcanoes, volcanoes of the past, and the ways to survive them.
ISBN 1-577-65084-0
1. Volcanoes 2. Plate Tectonics 3. Continental Drift. 4. Dr. Ethan Ford,
world renowned Geologist. I. Title. II. Series. III. Juvenile Literature
551.21
Card 4
MEI
Meister, Carl.
Volcanoes / Carl Meister. Jansen Smith, Photography/Illustrations.
Edina, MN : ABDO Publishing Co., 1999c.
32 p. : full-color photos and illus. 30cm x 36cm : Index
(Nature’s Fury)
SUMMARY: Dr. Ethan Ford discusses the nature, causes, and dangers of
volcanoes, volcanoes of the past, and the ways to survive them.
ISBN 1-577-65084-0
1. Volcanoes 2. Plate Tectonics 3. Continental Drift. 4. Dr. Ethan Ford,
world renowned Geologist. I. Title. II. Series. III. Juvenile Literature
551.21
MEI
Nature’s Fury
Card 5
Meister, Carl.
Volcanoes / Carl Meister. Jansen Smith, Photography.
Edina, MN : ABDO Publishing Co., 1999c.
32 p. : full-color photos and illus. 30cm x 36cm : Index
(Nature’s Fury)
SUMMARY: Dr. Ethan Ford discusses the nature, causes, and dangers of
volcanoes, volcanoes of the past, and the ways to survive them.
ISBN 1-577-65084-0
1. Volcanoes 2. Plate Tectonics 3. Continental Drift. 4. Dr. Ethan Ford,
world renowned Geologist. I. Title. II. Series. III. Juvenile Literature
551.21
MEI
Dr. Ethan Ford
Card 6
Meister, Carl.
Volcanoes / Carl Meister. Jansen Smith, Photography/Illustrations.
Edina, MN : ABDO Publishing Co., 1999c.
32 p. : full-color photos and illus. 30cm x 36cm : Index
(Nature’s Fury)
SUMMARY: Dr. Ethan Ford discusses the nature, causes, and dangers of
volcanoes, volcanoes of the past, and the ways to survive them.
ISBN 1-577-65084-0
1. Volcanoes 2. Plate Tectonics 3. Continental Drift. 4. Dr. Ethan Ford,
world renowned Geologist. I. Title. II. Series. III. Juvenile Literature
You Have Done It!
• Turn in your handout
• The next step is actually use the Card
Catalog.
• Get next Handout at Library Desk. You will
be given a subject to cross-reference (NEXT
slide is what the handout looks like).
• USE THAT CARD CATALOG!!!
NAME: _____________________ CLASS: _____________________
HANDOUT: USING THE CARD CATALOG
Your Subject to research: ___________________________
Find at least 4 books dealing with your subject. At least 1 has to be Fiction & 1 has to be Non-Fiction. The
other 2 are YOUR choice. List their titles & authors below.
TITLES
AUTHORS
1. _________________________
_________________________
2. _________________________
_________________________
3. _________________________
_________________________
4. _________________________
_________________________