Inclusive Cataloging: Histories, Context, and Reparative Approaches

The topic of inclusive cataloguing has been at the forefront of the profession for years. The objective is to make library catalogues more accessible by addressing areas of bias, harmful language, and other inequities within catalogue records. Editors Billey (former assoc. director for bibliographic services, Bard Coll.), Elizabeth Nelson (cataloguing and collection development, McHenry County Coll.), and Rebecca Uhl (catalogue and authority control, Arizona State Univ.) offer new perspectives and practical, scalable strategies for incorporating reparative cataloguing into library workflows. The volume’s contributors are current practitioners with experience identifying and implementing successful strategies within technical services environments. The book’s first part addresses the historical background of inclusive cataloguing, noting major contributors, developments, and organizations and discussing the current landscape. The second section features case studies from academic, public, and specialized libraries and archives. The volume emphasizes the importance of redressing past wrongs and undertaking essential reparative work within the cataloguing community.