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Agenbroad, James Edward – 1992
The dilemma of cataloging works in writing systems other than the roman alphabet is explored. Some characteristics of these writing system are reviewed, and the implications of these characteristics for input, retrieval, sorting, and display needed for adequate online catalogs of such works are considered. Reasons why needs have not been met are…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Records, Classification, Cyrillic Alphabet, Ideography

Lonergan, David – Behavioral & Social Sciences Librarian, 1998
Chronicles the variety of means with which the novelist Michael Crichton has attempted to give his works the appearance of nonfiction. Specific and successful techniques utilized in "Eaters of the Dead" are noted, and the resulting erroneous classifications by the Library of Congress and subsequent catalogers are discussed. (Author)
Descriptors: Authors, Cataloging, Classification, Fiction
Bade, David – 2002
"Occasional Papers" deal with varied aspects of librarianship and consist of papers that generally are too long or too detailed for publication in a periodical, or are of specialized or contemporary interest. This latest volume in the series is a detailed look at the causes of and cures for the two fundamental types of misinformation…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Records, Cataloging, Classification

Chan, Lois Mai – Information Technology and Libraries, 1986
Explores the potential usefulness of the Library of Congress Classification (LCC) system as a tool in online retrieval. Unique features of LCC are described and a theoretical analysis of its potentials and limitations in terms of subject browsing, enhanced vocabulary, and class number searching are presented. (CDD)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Classification, Dewey Decimal Classification, Information Retrieval
Micco, Mary; Popp, Rich – 1994
Techniques for building a world-wide information infrastructure by reverse engineering existing databases to link them in a hierarchical system of subject clusters to create an integrated database are explored. The controlled vocabulary of the Library of Congress Subject Headings is used to ensure consistency and group similar items. Each database…
Descriptors: Automatic Indexing, Classification, College Libraries, Databases

Huestis, Jeffrey C. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1988
Describes the role of browsing in online searching and difficulties encountered in attempting to browse call number indexes. The discussion covers the benefits of clustering class number ranges and strategies for overcoming the major problems related to Library of Congress classification use in an online catalog. (11 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Classification, Cluster Analysis, College Libraries, Cost Effectiveness