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Tillett, Barbara B. – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1992
This third in a series of research reports on the topic of bibliographic relationships highlights linking devices used in library catalogs that connect bibliographic records for related items. Devices examined include catalog entries, i.e., main entry headings, analytical entries, cross-references, and added entries; uniform titles; and other…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Records, Card Catalogs, Cataloging, Library Catalogs

McGregor, James Wilson – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1971
The dictionary catalog is described as a logical answer to the inadequacies of the divided catalogs ofthe nineteenth century. The claims in behalf of a return to the divided catalog are challenged. (Author/NH)
Descriptors: Catalogs, Evaluation, Library Catalogs

Morris, Leslie R. – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1973
A semi-humorous article suggesting that libraries should have both a dictionary catalog and a divided catalog. The author also suggests additional card catalogs, such as a people catalog and a place catalog. (Author)
Descriptors: Catalogs, Library Catalogs, Library Services, Reference Services

Kieffer, Paula – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1971
Twenty-nine questions to be asked before deciding on a book catalog are presented with comments based on the experience of the Baltimore County Public Library. The assumption made throughout this paper is that the work will be done by computer. (Author/NH)
Descriptors: Automation, Book Catalogs, Cataloging, Evaluation

Harris, Jessica L.; Hines, Theodore C. – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1970
This paper reports a study of computer filing which utilizes the arranging possibilities of the computer and of careful format design to considerable advantage. (Author/NH)
Descriptors: Book Catalogs, Catalogs, Computer Programs, Data Processing

Alan, Robert – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1993
Describes a study that examined the feasibility of using machine links in an online catalog based on the presence of an OCLC control number, International Standard Serial Number (ISSN), or Library of Congress control number (LCCN) to link successive-entry serial bibliographic records that result from serial title changes. (Contains nine…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Records, Cataloging, Library Catalogs, Online Catalogs

Madison, Dilys E.; Galejs, John E. – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1971
After a brief description of the Micrographic Catalog Retrieval System (MCRS) and its use in card production, searching procedures are outlined along with statistical data. The experience has demonstrated that the use of MCRS can mean a saving of staff time and more rapid retrieval of LC cataloging copy for current books. (6 references) (Author/NH)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Information Retrieval, Library Catalogs, Microfiche

Crismond, Linda F. – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1981
A questionnaire was sent to 446 members of OCLC to ascertain their views on the development of a special minimal standard to be used only for the conversion of retrospective cataloging records to machine-readable form. It was found that 74.5 percent would oppose the creation of a new lower standard. (Author)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Library Catalogs, Online Systems, Quality Control

O'Neill, Edward T.; And Others – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1993
Describes an analysis of duplicate records in OCLC's Online Union Catalog. General and bibliographic characteristics of duplicate records are described; and reasons for duplicate records are discussed, including input errors, omission of relevant information, and differences in the interpretation of existing information. (five references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Records, Cataloging, Graphs, Keyboarding (Data Entry)

Mullikin, Angela G. – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1981
Seventy-two libraries participated in the development of a cost model for library catalogs, considered alternate forms of catalogs (including various combinations of card, computer output microfilm, and online), and prepared input data for computer runs to arrive at costs. Card catalogs appeared to be the least costly. (FM)
Descriptors: Card Catalogs, Computer Output Microfilm, Cost Effectiveness, Library Catalogs

Chan, Lois Mai – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1978
The principle of uniform headings was designed primarily for the card catalog. The computerized catalog presents other problems, and economic factors, the capacity of the catalog, and the user's approach should all be considered in determining the course of its development. (MBR)
Descriptors: Catalogs, Definitions, Design Requirements, Economics

Rutledge, John; Owen, Willy – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1984
This study describes holdings of microfiche edition of Austrian National Library catalog in terms of place, date, language of title, and nature of material. A brief history of the Austrian National Library and comparisons of catalog with the "National Union Catalog" (pre-1956) and "Gesamtverzeichnis des deutschsprachigen…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Foreign Countries, Information Sources, Library Catalogs

Saunders, Richard – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1994
Proposes several methods to catalog monographs that are part of collections to provide users with access to the collection as well as to the individual titles. Highlights include MARC records; online catalogs; bibliographic listings; numeric links through classification schemes; tracing links; and host-item entries. (Contains nine references.)…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Bibliographic Records, Books, Cataloging

PorterSmith, Margaret – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1976
With approximately two-thirds of what is already the largest printed bibliography completed, all volumes are now scheduled for publication by the end of 1979. (Author)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Publications, Union Catalogs

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