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Weinberg, Bella Hass – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1993
Examines the relationship between Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) and the Library of Congress Classification for the area of Judaica. The hierarchy of LCSH is analyzed to expose the hidden classification; and tree structures are created based on Joseph Galron's compilation, "Library of Congress Subject Headings in Jewish…
Descriptors: Classification, Judaism, Library of Congress Classification, Subject Index Terms
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Tillett, Barbara B. – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1991
Describes a historical study of cataloging rules through the "Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, 2d ed.," that was conducted to identify linking devices that have been used to connect bibliographic entities. Relationships that are part of the taxonomy of bibliographic relationships are explained, including equivalence, derivative,…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Records, Cataloging, Classification, Library Catalogs
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Nichol, W. Thomas – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1985
This comparison of theological subject headings in fifth (1982) edition of "Catholic Subject Headings" (CSH) and ninth (1980) edition of "Library of Congress Subject Headings" (LCSH) reveals that 59.7 percent of headings are identical or differ only through addition of LCSH standard subdivision; remaining 40.3 percent are unique to CSH. (11…
Descriptors: Classification, Comparative Analysis, Subject Index Terms, Tables (Data)
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O'Neill, Edward T.; Aluri, Rao – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1981
Examines the characteristics of subject headings found in OCLC cataloging records. The study analyzed a sample of 33,455 monographic records taken from the OCLC database, and found that 94 percent of the subject headings used were Library of Congress subject headings. Twenty-seven references are cited. (Author/FM)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Cataloging, Classification, Online Systems
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Nisonger, Thomas E. – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1985
In 1984, 17 academic libraries in Association for Higher Education of North Texas consortium used the Research Libraries Group Conspectus to gather data concerning current collecting patterns. Results of study suggest that Conspectus subject breakdown may be too specific for libraries smaller than Association of Research Libraries institutions.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Classification, Consortia, Library Administration
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Harris, Jessica L. Milstead; Clack, Doris H. – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1979
Presents findings of investigations of Library of Congress subject analysis of minority groups conducted at St. John's and Florida State Universities to determine if the analysis is prejudiced, offensive to the affected group, accessed via terms the intended audience would use, and if the vocabulary is objective. (FM)
Descriptors: Bias, Cataloging, Citations (References), Classification
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Edelman, Hendrik – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1979
Describes the elements of a selection decision model, and develops an outline for classification of library materials by source of origin. Descriptions of short- and long-term goals for collection development are included, as well as an outline of macro- and microselection decision making. (Author/MBR)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Classification, Decision Making, Library Material Selection
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Nemchek, Lee R. – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1981
Discusses the problems in existing cataloging and classification systems which have contributed to the difficulties of theater librarianship. Some alternatives to these systems are described, and data from a survey concerning current cataloging/classification practices in theater librarianship are presented. A 39-item reference list and the survey…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Classification, Library Catalogs, Library Collections
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Losee, Robert M. – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1993
Reports on research that examined the clustering of similar books provided by a classification system and ways in which the books that patrons circulate are clustered in a university library. Measures of classification system performance are suggested and used to evaluate two test collections. Consequences for full-text document systems and online…
Descriptors: Books, Cataloging, Classification, Cluster Analysis
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Drabenstott, Karen Markey; And Others – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1990
Describes a project that examined the effects of incorporating subject terms from the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) into a bibliographic database. It is concluded that the incorporation of DDC and possibly other library classifications into online catalogs can enhance subject access and provide additional subject searching strategies. (11…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Bibliographic Records, Dewey Decimal Classification, Machine Readable Cataloging
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Truett, Carol – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1984
Presents results of survey of 200 Nebraskan media specialists conducted to determine extent to which school librarians are involved in processing print and nonprint materials and the tools they use. Classification and subject heading systems used, authority for main entry choice, and other authorities consulted are noted. Questionnaire is…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Classification, Elementary Secondary Education, Guides
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Ortopan, LeRoy D.; And Others – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1985
Two articles describe National Shelflist Count project organized 13 years ago under auspices of American Library Association's Resources and Technical Services Division to collect and publish comparative data about strengths and growth of major North American research collections. History, limitations, usefulness, and recommendations of 1983 task…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Classification, Data Collection, Higher Education
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Jenda, Claudine Arnold – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1992
Describes a study that was conducted at the University of Botswana library to determine the extent to which Library of Congress catalog cardsets facilitate the cataloging and classification process. Flow charts for cataloging and classification are described, and estimates of cataloging costs using cardsets are compared with costs for original…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Classification, College Libraries, Comparative Analysis
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Van Orden, Phyllis J.; Wilkes, Adeline W. – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1993
Describes a study of building-level school library media centers belonging to at least one multistate, multitype library network that was designed to investigate the impact of networks on cataloging, classification, and processing practices; interlibrary loans; resource sharing; and teacher and student attitudes. Networking barriers are discussed,…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Classification, Elementary Secondary Education, Interlibrary Loans
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Pikoff, Howard – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1991
A current awareness system for new academic library acquisitions was developed to reduce the subject disciplinary constraints of traditional acquisitions lists. This report discusses the development and evaluation of the system, the use of acquisitions lists from the Research Libraries Group (RLG), user interests, and user satisfaction. (LRW)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer System Design, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education