Abstract:
The research study is about individual’s perception towards cataloging subject in an organization of information. The research method will be done through survey or questionnaire. The respondents of the research study are from the student in Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), Universiti Islam Antarabangsa (IIUM), Universiti Malaya (UM) and Unisel (private college) . They are from current and enrolled students. Previous students who are already seat for this subject also will be tested. They will involved the whole faculty in library science (or related) branches in Malaysia. Cataloging is the most crucial course in the area of organization of information. This study aims to examine the perception of students towards the cataloging subject which comprising the subject of Descriptive Cataloging and Subject Cataloging and Classification. It is important to investigate the student’s perception in learning the cataloging subject. Subject Cataloging and Classification in an organization of information is a major heart of library science. It is important to learn in order to ensure that the library materials in information centers are really organized and classified. Here is the technical part of cataloging area. Students are seems to be demotivated to seat for this subject. Students stepped in with negative perception towards cataloging subject through out the semester. Besides they always have a judgment of subject’s failure at the end of the semester. Estimation for the research study will determine positive or negative perception towards the cataloging subject. Finally the research will have a discussion or suggestion to motivate the students so that they will take the cataloging subject as a challenge.
