Question

What are the pre-requisite for a Union Catalogue?

• A. B, A, C Only
• B. B, C, D Only
• C. A, C, E Only
• D. A, D, E Only

Hint:

For a union catalogue, remember three basic needs: purpose, common cataloguing code and arrangement of entries.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: A Union Catalogue is a combined catalogue showing the holdings of more than one library. It is useful for resource sharing, inter-library loan and locating documents.

Step 1: Understand the purpose of a Union Catalogue.
Before preparing a union catalogue, the purpose must be clear. It may be prepared for locating books, avoiding duplication or supporting inter-library loan. \[ A = \text{Purpose of the Union Catalogue} \]

Step 2: Need for catalogue code.
Libraries participating in a union catalogue should follow a common catalogue code. This maintains uniformity in entries. \[ C = \text{Catalogue code to be followed} \]

Step 3: Need for arrangement of entries.
The arrangement of entries must also be decided so that users can search the catalogue easily. \[ E = \text{Arrangement of entries} \]

Step 4: Reject unrelated items.
List of prices of books and list of addresses of publishers are not basic prerequisites for preparing a union catalogue. Therefore, the correct set is: \[ A,\ C,\ E \]