The inclusion of SCIS and ScOT terms in a catalogue record is a ‘catch-all’ for the various key words that may be searched in using a controlled vocabulary approach to finding a particular resource. Considering the example: How to make a golem and terrify people, by Alette J. Willis, the SCIS headings include: E-books, Courage […]
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Discussion Forum 2 Activity – SCIS Search
The first search I conducted on SCIS was using the broad keyword ‘space’, as both Stage 2 and Stage 3 are currently exploring the unit as part of their project-based learning topic. An interesting side note here is that I generally gave more attention to resource with an accompanying cover picture… The first resource presented […]
The Importance of Understanding Information Resource Description
Most schools (such as my own NSW Department of Education primary school), use SCIS for their catalogue record data. It is important to recognise that although teacher librarians (generally) don’t create this metadata utilised in library systems (such as Oliver), they need to have a comprehensive understanding of information resource description. Rowe (2022, Module 1) […]