katalogiserer

Katalogisere is a Norwegian verb meaning to create a catalog, inventory, or register of items and to describe each item with metadata to facilitate search and retrieval. The present tense form katalogiserer is used for the act, and the related noun katalogisering refers to the process of cataloging. The term is commonly used in libraries, archives, museums, and digital databases to ensure organized access to collections.

In practice, katalogisering involves identifying the resource, recording descriptive metadata such as title, creator, date, extent, language, and physical form, assigning a unique identifier, and placing the item within a classification or subject scheme. Catalog records are linked to related materials and, in digital contexts, to digital objects, enabling effective discovery through search interfaces and browse tools.

Standards and practices vary by domain, but common elements include metadata schemas and controlled vocabularies. Library cataloging often relies on standards like MARC and Dublin Core and on classification schemes such as Dewey Decimal or Library of Congress. Archives use finding aids to describe collections, while museums maintain object catalogs. National and institutional guidelines influence local conventions, ensuring interoperability and long-term accessibility of catalog records across systems. Katalogisering thus supports effective management, retrieval, and use of cultural, historical, and informational resources.