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Class Dispersion between the Library of Congress Classification and the Dewey Decimal Classification.

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O'Neill, Edward T.; And Others – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1987

Two statistical measures are used to compare the Library of Congress and Dewey Decimal Classification systems by applying them to the library science portions of the two systems using a database drawn from MARC records. It is concluded that the measures characterize two different properties of dispersion. (Author/EM)

Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Classification, Databases, Dewey Decimal Classification

Clustering LC Classification Numbers in an Online Catalog for Improved Browsability.

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Huestis, Jeffrey C. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1988

Describes the role of browsing in online searching and difficulties encountered in attempting to browse call number indexes. The discussion covers the benefits of clustering class number ranges and strategies for overcoming the major problems related to Library of Congress classification use in an online catalog. (11 references) (CLB)

Descriptors: Classification, Cluster Analysis, College Libraries, Cost Effectiveness

Classification Schedules as Subject Enhancement in Online Catalogs. A Review of a Conference Sponsored by Forest Press, the OCLC Online Computer Library Center, and the Council on Library Resources.

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Mandel, Carol A. – 1986

This paper presents a synthesis of the ideas and issues developed at a conference convened to review the results of the Dewey Decimal Classification Online Project and explore the potential for future use of the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) and Library of Congress Classification (LCC) schedules in online library catalogs. Conference…

Descriptors: Cataloging, Classification, Dewey Decimal Classification, Indexing

Integrated Automated Systems and Technical Services.

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Phelps, Doug; And Others – Cataloging and Classification Quarterly, 1988

Four articles discuss pre-order and pre-cataloging searching in libraries that have implemented the Northwestern Online Total Integrated System (NOTIS). The discussions cover the impact of integration on the workflow and organization of library technical services departments. (CLB)

Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Databases, Bibliographic Utilities, Card Catalogs