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Peer reviewedWatson, Mark R.; Taylor, Arlene G. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1987
Describes a study which examined (1) the percentage of personal and corporate name authority records in the Library of Congress authority file that do not contain any references, and (2) the percentage of references present on existing authority records that are not needed in an automatic right hand truncation, keyword searching environment. (CLB)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Citations (References), Comparative Analysis, Library Automation
Peer reviewedJohnson, Karl E. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1996
When the Higher Education Library Information Network of Rhode Island transferred members' bibliographic data into a shared online public access catalog (OPAC), 10% of the University of Rhode Island's monograph records were missing. This article describes the consortium's attempts to retrieve records from the database and the effectiveness of…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Records, Consortia, Information Retrieval
Peer reviewedKaske, 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
Peer reviewedFayen, Emily Gallup – Information Technology and Libraries, 1989
Discusses the benefits of mounting commercial and local databases to provide online access and describes the approach taken by the University of Pennsylvania. The issues discussed include database, local data file, and software selection; agreements with online vendors; cost effectiveness; and actual use of the online files at the university. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Databases, Cost Effectiveness, Higher Education
Peer reviewedEllefsen, David – Information Technology and Libraries, 1985
Describes public library reference service which allows patrons to type out search instructions on a computer terminal, review and select references, and receive, by high-speed printer, facsimile copy of selected periodical articles. Development of periodicals center at main county library and use of self-coaching SEARCH HELPER system are…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Indexes, Information Retrieval, Information Systems
Peer reviewedCochrane, Pauline A.; Markey, Karen – Information Technology and Libraries, 1985
Presents overview of library classification and automation (1940-84), including use of Dewey Decimal and Library of Congress classification in online cataloging systems. Highlights include classification number access in existing online catalogs, functions of classification records, specifications for authority file records, and the nature of…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Classification, Computer Oriented Programs, Databases
