LIB201 Rubrics
Course: LIB201 Introduction to Cataloging & Classification
Course Number: 32595 (3 units, Hybrid Class)
Semester: Spring 2012
Class begins: Monday, January 9, 2012 and ends May 22, 2012
Instructors: Dele Ukwu and Shamika J. Simpson
E-mail: lib201cat@gmail.com
Notes: LIB201 is a hybrid class combining both online and in-class meetings. Due to the practical and intense nature of the course; you are
required to meet with the instructor at least two times this semester. During the meeting, you are expected to participate and to contribute to
discussions. In addition to your mandatory attendance to the in-person meeting with the instructor, the rubrics for each of the following
components contribute to your final grade.
Component
A
Exceeds
expectations
B
Meets expectations
C
Meets some
expectations
D
Does not meet
expectations
F
Unable to score;
Incomplete or
missing work
USMARC Tagging
- Correct tagging in
fields
- Correct use & data
content of indicators:
- Correct tagging in
majority of fields –
no more than 2 errors
- Correct use & data
content of indicators
– no more than 2
errors per MARC
record:
- Correct tagging in
majority of fields –
no more than 5 errors
- Correct use & data
content of
indicators– no more
than 5 errors per
MARC record:
- Correct tagging in
majority of fields –
more than 6 errors
- Correct use & data
content of indicators
– more than 6 errors:
- Correct tagging in
majority of fields –
more than 10 errors
- Correct use & data
content of indicators
– no more than 10
errors:
- Correct & complete
transcription of
majority of
- Correct & complete
transcription of
majority of
- Correct & complete
transcription of all
bibliographic data
elements
- Assignment of
appropriate subject
headings
- Assignment of
-Partially correct &
incomplete
transcription of
bibliographic data
elements
- Partially correct &
incomplete
transcription of
bibliographic data
Essays, written
reports
logical, complete
classification
notation
- Correct tagging in
all fields
- Correct use & data
content of indicators
- Correct use of
punctuation marks in
appropriate locations
- Correct spacing
within all fields
bibliographic data
elements
- Assignment of
appropriate subject
headings – at least 3
- Assignment of
logical, complete
classification
notation
- Correct tagging in
majority of
bibliographic fields –
no more than 2 errors
- Correct use & data
content of majority
of indicators in “key”
fields (1XX, 245,
4XX, 500, 6XX,
7XX)
- Correct use of
punctuation marks in
majority of fields in
appropriate locations
- Correct spacing
within majority of
fields – no more than
2 errors
bibliographic data
elements
- Assignment of
appropriate subject
headings – at least 2
- Assignment of
reasonable,
incomplete
classification
notation
- Correct tagging in
majority of fields –
no more than 2 errors
- Correct use & data
content of majority
of indicators in “key”
fields (1XX, 245,
4XX, 500, 6XX,
7XX)
- Correct use of
punctuation marks in
majority of fields in
appropriate locations
- Correct spacing
within majority of
fields – no more than
5 errors
Clear, concise, and
critically descriptive
essay or summary
Clear, concise, and
critically descriptive
essay or summary
Summary essay
Unclear summary
using support from at essay using support
least two texts and
from at least two
-Assignment of
appropriate subject
headings – at least 1
-Assignment of
incomplete
classification
notation
-Partially correct &
incomplete tagging
in fields – more than
6 errors
-Incorrect use & data
content of indicators
in “key” fields (1XX,
245, 4XX, 500, 6XX,
7XX)
-Incorrect use of
punctuation marks in
majority of
appropriate locations
-Incorrect spacing
within majority of
fields –more than 6
errors
elements
- Assignment of
inappropriate subject
headings
- Assignment of
incorrect
classification
notation
- Incorrect tagging in
majority of fields –
more than 10 errors
- Incorrect use &
data content of
majority of
indicators in “key”
fields (1XX, 245,
4XX, 500, 6XX,
7XX)
- Incorrect use of
punctuation marks in
majority of
appropriate locations
- Incorrect spacing
within majority of
fields –more than 10
errors
No or insufficient
evidence in which to
make a
Class Participation
(also includes
discussion forums
and all other
e-discussions)
using support from
texts and courserelated web sites
references
using support from at
least two texts and
course-related web
sites references
course-related web
sites references.
Lacks sufficient
detail and depth
texts and courserelated web sites
references.
Limited or vague
discussion
determination
Actively participates
in all discussions and
with clarity.
Relates ideas or
shows evidence of
use and in-depth
knowledge of
research or courserelated material.
Courteous and
respects others’
opinions. Interactive.
Participates and
contributes to
discussions, respects
others’ opinions,
shows evidence of
use and knowledge
of research or
course-related
material.
Courteous and
respects others’
opinions. Interactive.
Limited or scanty
participation and
contributes to
discussions, provides
intelligent and
informed responses.
Courteous and
respects others’
opinions.
Limited, scanty or
vague discussion.
Courteous and
respects others’
opinions.
No or insufficient
evidence in which to
make a
determination
No show