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Chan, Lois Mai – Information Technology and Libraries, 1989
Presents a methodology for studying indexing consistency in MARC records and describes a project that examined such consistency in subject cataloging practice between non-LC libraries and the Library of Congress. Patterns of indexing inconsistency are identified and suggestions are made for improving inter-indexer consistency. (seven references)…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Indexing, Measurement Techniques, Research Methodology

Drabenstott, Karen M. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1992
Reports results of a study that examined Library of Congress topical subject headings and subdivisions in a large bibliographic database. Creation of a new machine-readable authority file of topical subdivisions and enhancements to the existing subject authority file are recommended to assist in assignment and validation of subdivided headings.…
Descriptors: Automatic Indexing, Cataloging, Classification, Databases

Pollard, Richard – Information Technology and Libraries, 1988
Describes a study that examined the ability of the dBase database management system to perform secondary key retrieval on multivalued data items. The results are presented as time cost relative to the number of matching records, and situations in which a different management system might be appropriate are identified. (CLB)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Database Management Systems, Evaluation Criteria, Indexing

Binder, Joan E.; And Others – Information Technology and Libraries, 1989
Describes surveys of catalogers, geo-science faculty, and graduate students that explored the provision and use of subject access through geologic or geographic names. Strategies for improving such access through cataloging techniques, user education, and the use of advanced technologies are discussed. (21 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cataloging, Geography, Geology

Kaske, Neal K.; And Others – Information Technology and Libraries, 1988
The first of three articles describes fluctuations in subject searching on online catalogs over time; the second describes the level of agreement between a research library's use of subject headings and the Library of Congress subject headings; and the third discusses the advantages of incorporating Library of Congress subject headings into online…
Descriptors: Indexing, Library Automation, Machine Readable Cataloging, Models

Chitty, A. B. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1987
Proposes a rationale to be used in comparing and evaluating alternative library computer catalogs, based on varieties of bibliographic data processed, kinds of indexes constructed, and desired search strategies. A glossary of terms related to computerized catalogs is appended. (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Comparative Analysis, Evaluation Criteria, Glossaries

Qin, Jian; Wesley, Kathryn – Information Technology and Libraries, 1998
This survey of 1037 World Wide Web objects on polymer chemistry collected by four search engines (AltaVista, Lycos, Excite, Webcrawler) examined document information and use of meta fields, images, and chemical names. Found that the use of meta fields was not widespread and that knowledge of meta fields in HTML varied among Web object creators.…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Chemical Nomenclature, Chemistry, Comparative Analysis

Tunender, Heather; Ervin, Jane – Information Technology and Libraries, 1998
Character strings were planted in a World Wide Web site (Project Whistlestop) to test indexing and retrieval rates of five Web search tools (Lycos, infoseek, AltaVista, Yahoo, Excite). It was found that search tools indexed few of the planted character strings, none indexed the META descriptor tag, and only Excite indexed into the 3rd-4th site…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Automatic Indexing, Comparative Analysis, Computer Software Evaluation

Yee, Martha M.; Soto, Raymond – Information Technology and Libraries, 1991
Describes a survey of reference librarians in libraries with online public access catalogs that was conducted to determine what types of searches patrons would use to look for names of fictional characters. Name, subject, and author indexes are discussed, and implications for cataloging using the MARC format are suggested. (10 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Characterization, Fiction, Indexing

Frost, Carolyn O. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1987
A survey at the University of Houston examined factors related to subject searching success in online catalogs, including: extent of subject searching; response to unsuccessful searches; reasons subject search is not used; users' awareness of sources of subject terms; and suggestions from users for improving subject searching capabilities. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Indexing, Library Surveys

Drabenstott, Karen M.; Weller, Marjorie S. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1996
This article studies the performance of online catalog user queries involving personal names and recommends system improvements based on the results. It examines various personal name queries, the construction of bibliographic data, and subject headings. Testing done on an experimental online catalog found search tree designs to reduce system…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Records, Computer System Design, Cues, Data Analysis