cataloguslijst

A cataloguslijst is a list that orders the items of a catalog and makes them accessible. In Dutch usage it can refer to a list of catalog records that describe a collection, inventory, or product range. A cataloguslijst can be in print or digital form and is used by libraries, archives, museums, and companies to record item characteristics and locations.

Content and structure: typical fields are title, creator (author), year of publication, language, edition, format, identifying code (such as ISBN, catalog number, or inventory number), location in the collection, status (available, checked out, reserved) and any notes. A cataloguslijst often links to systems or databases (for example library catalogs, inventory registers) and serves as a point of search and reference.

Metadata and management: modern cataloguslijsten are typically built from metadata records following standards such as MARC, Dublin Core, or ISBD; authority records for persons and topics improve accuracy; links to digital files or online resources are common. Maintaining a cataloguslijst includes regular updates, correction of errors, and alignment with the inventory.

Users and applications: in libraries the cataloguslijst facilitates discovery, lending, and cataloging. In museums and archives it provides context, provenance, and access to object data. In commerce a cataloguslijst can function as a digital product overview and order document.

See also: bibliografie, bibliotheekcatalogus, inventaris, metadata.