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Wilson, Karen A. – Library Resources & Technical Services, 1995
Describes the background of library outsourcing, and discusses the quality of cataloging and physical processing services provided by Blackwell North America and B. H. Blackwell Ltd. during a one-year pilot project at Stanford University (California). At the end of the project, an error rate of less than 1% was achieved in outsourced work.…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Library Technical Processes, Pilot Projects, Publishing Industry
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Juneja, Derry C. – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1987
Discusses the reasons and methods for retrospective conversion of library catalog data into machine-readable form. The need for standards is emphasized and suggestions are given for documenting local standards. Ideas are included for completing the conversion of a project done by a vendor, where some parts may have been overlooked. (Author/EM)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Guidelines, Library Automation, Library Catalogs
Soules, Aline – Library Journal, 1983
Expresses concern about the future of cataloging and its overall quality, noting problems in applying the Anglo-American Cataloging Rules (AACR2), complications caused by computer applications, the deterioration of quality control in subject heading authorities, cost considerations, and the loss of quality control in general. Four references are…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Cost Effectiveness, Library Automation, Library Technical Processes
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Awcock, Frances – Australian Library Journal, 1985
Discusses need for retrospective conversion of library catalogs in terms of user-problems related to split catalogs in various formats. Difficulties to be overcome in retrospective conversion projects (ownership of records, costs, non-Roman script languages, standards and inhospitability of MARC for variety of manuscript and pictorial material)…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Costs, Databases, Information Needs
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Lauder, John E. – Microform Review, 1995
Discusses the background of the Scottish Newspapers Microfilming Unit: its establishment in 1993, support by the Mellon Foundation, and project progress. Project highlights include: technical processes used in microfilm production, preservation functions of microfilm, quality control procedures, storage recommendations, types of collections that…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Futures (of Society), Information Storage, Inspection
Doll, Carol A. – School Library Media Quarterly, 1997
Examines ways of evaluating school library media collections: size; checking the collection against recognized standard bibliographies; and calculating average collection age. Suggests frequency of curriculum revisions, average age of materials in standard bibliographies, and weeding guidelines as possible measures for comparison to collection…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Elementary Education, Evaluation Methods, Library Collection Development
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Ziegman, Bruce N. – Cataloging and Classification Quarterly, 1988
Describes features of the Western Library Network's database, including the database structure, authority control, contents, quality control, and distribution methods. The discussion covers changes in distribution necessitated by increasing telecommunications costs and the development of optical data disk products. (CLB)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Bibliographic Utilities, Cost Effectiveness, Database Design
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Horny, Karen L. – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1985
Quality in library technical services is explored in light of changes produced by automation. Highlights include a definition of quality; new opportunities and shifting priorities; cataloging (fullness of records, heading consistency, accountability, local standards, automated checking); need for new skills (management, staff); and boons of…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Library Administration, Library Automation, Library Cooperation
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Hudson, Judith – Information Technology and Libraries, 1986
Briefly describes the automated system as it relates to cataloging processes at each of six university libraries. Areas that have been most affected are noted--authority control, catalog maintenance, decentralization of original cataloging and other technical services functions, enhanced public access to materials, and quality control. (25…
Descriptors: Cataloging, College Libraries, Higher Education, Information Systems
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Schmidt, James G.; And Others – Information Technology and Libraries, 1988
A series of articles examines the possible role of standards in measuring the performance of automated library systems and in planning the needed capacity of a system. Topics discussed include capacity modeling; response time measurement; system performance from the library, vendor, and consultant perspectives; and development of performance…
Descriptors: Consultants, Evaluation Criteria, Library Automation, Library Standards