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Peer reviewedKrieger, Michael T. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1982
Findings of a project to convert a single LC class from cards to machine readable tapes at a two-year college suggest that an in-house retrospective conversion is feasible for academic libraries. A high conversion hit rate, implying minimal original cataloging, will keep project costs and duration low. There are five references. (RAA)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Card Catalogs, Cataloging, Computer Storage Devices
Fayen, Emily Gallup – 1980
This online pilot project demonstrates the feasibility of using the OCLC transaction tapes to create an online catalog, and the utility of the BRS database structure for loading this data and for online searching. It also shows the feasibility of a user-cordial interface for patrons and for staff and provides an opportunity to test many factors…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cataloging, Computer Storage Devices, Databases
Horenstein, Bonnie – 1981
In order to determine how the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) is actually used by its members, in October 1980 a survey was distributed to the head catalogers of 95 academic libraries participating in OCLC in New York State. The 32 question survey was designed to: (1) collect information on the use of OCLC in academic libraries; (2) survey…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Card Catalogs, Cataloging, Computer Output Microfilm
