Cataloging: meaning, definitions and examples
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cataloging
[ ˈkat.əl.ɑː.ɡɪŋ ]
library
The action or process of systematically organizing items in a collection according to a set of principles or criteria.
Synonyms
categorizing, indexing, listing
Examples of usage
- Cataloging books by author's last name.
- The librarian spent hours cataloging the new acquisitions.
information science
The process of creating metadata for resources in a library or other collection, typically involving detailed description and classification.
Synonyms
categorization, classification, indexing
Examples of usage
- She is an expert in cataloging rare manuscripts.
- The cataloging of digital archives is essential for easy access.
Translations
Translations of the word "cataloging" in other languages:
🇵🇹 catalogação
🇮🇳 श्रेणीकरण
🇩🇪 Katalogisierung
🇮🇩 pengkatalogan
🇺🇦 каталогізація
🇵🇱 katalogowanie
🇯🇵 目録作成 (もくろくさくせい)
🇫🇷 catalogage
🇪🇸 catalogación
🇹🇷 kataloglama
🇰🇷 목록 작성 (목록 작성)
🇸🇦 فهرسة
🇨🇿 katalogizace
🇸🇰 katalogizácia
🇨🇳 编目 (编目)
🇸🇮 katalogizacija
🇮🇸 skrásetning
🇰🇿 каталогтау
🇬🇪 კატალოგიზაცია
🇦🇿 kataloqlaşdırma
🇲🇽 catalogación
Word origin
The word 'cataloging' originates from the Greek word 'katalogos', which means a list or register. The practice of cataloging has been essential in libraries for centuries, dating back to the ancient library of Alexandria. Over time, cataloging has evolved to include digital resources and online databases, ensuring easy access to information in various formats.
See also: catalog, catalogable, cataloged, catalogue.