Showing papers in "Cataloging & Classification Quarterly in 2019"
TL;DR: In this article, national bibliographies have been identified as a crucial resource for historical research on the publishing landscape, but using them requires addressing challenges of data quality, completeness, and completeness.
Abstract: National bibliographies have been identified as a crucial resource for historical research on the publishing landscape, but using them requires addressing challenges of data quality, completeness, ...
31 citations
TL;DR: This paper described multiple experiments in text mining at Northern Illinois University that were undertaken to improve the efficiency and accuracy of cataloging. But they focused narrowly on subject information and did not discuss the use of text mining techniques in text classification.
Abstract: This article describes multiple experiments in text mining at Northern Illinois University that were undertaken to improve the efficiency and accuracy of cataloging. It focuses narrowly on subject ...
8 citations
TL;DR: The results indicate the gap between strategic planning and assessment for cataloging and metadata services, and identify the significance of impact and users’ needs in strategic planning for the assessment of catalogingand metadata services.
Abstract: In response to the impact of emerging technologies, this article examines the relationship between strategic planning and the assessment methodologies of cataloging and metadata services an...
7 citations
TL;DR: Investigation of the mapping of core entities, inherent and derivative relationships from RDA to BIBFRAME and proposed mapping rules assessed using two gold datasets indicate that RDA core entities and inherent relationships can be successfully mapped to B IBFRAME using the bf:hasExpression property.
Abstract: Semantic interoperability between Resource Description and Access (RDA) and BIBFRAME models is of great interest to the library community. In this context, this work investigates the mapping of cor...
7 citations
TL;DR: Examination of Linked Data schemas/ontologies and data models proposed or in use by libraries around the world using MAchine Readable Cataloging as a basis for comparison of the scope and extensibility of these potential new standards found a sharp divide between LLD schemas using variations of the Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records (FRBR) data model.
Abstract: This exploratory study examined Linked Data (LD) schemas/ontologies and data models proposed or in use by libraries around the world using MAchine Readable Cataloging (MARC) as a basis for comparis...
7 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors explore how to ethically, efficiently, and accurately add demographic terms for African American authors to catalog records, and show that adding demographic terms can improve the cataloging of African American documents.
Abstract: This research project explores how to ethically, efficiently, and accurately add demographic terms for African American authors to catalog records. A Department of History graduate student ...
6 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the end product of this process, which is a functional Online Pubic Access Control (OPAC) system, is presented, where the authors present a method for retrospective conversion of bibliographic records.
Abstract: Retrospective conversion of bibliographic records is not a recent practice among Nigerian academic libraries. However, the end product of this process, which is a functional Online Pubic Ac...
5 citations
TL;DR: This article presents results from a cataloging study of Thai libraries, gathering data on Thai catalogers’ use and perception of cataloging standards in Thai libraries and how well they meet their needs.
Abstract: Library-based metadata and knowledge organization standards, such as Resource Description and Access (RDA); Dewey Decimal Classification system (DDC); and Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH...
5 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the results of a survey of librarians who catalog self-published items are presented, in response to the growing popularity of self-publishing and the increasi...
Abstract: This article presents the results of a 2015 survey of librarians who catalog self-published items. The survey was conducted in response to the growing popularity of self-publishing and the increasi...
5 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the role of national bibliographies (with particular reference to the Italian National Bibliography) as relevant tools for National Bibliographic control is analyzed and discussed.
Abstract: This article analyzes the role of national bibliographies—with particular reference to the Italian National Bibliography—as relevant tools for national bibliographic control. In the first part of t...
5 citations
TL;DR: In this article, issues of deprofessionalization that is fast eroding cataloging and classification practices in academic libraries in Nigeria are discussed, focusing on the factors that led to de-profe...
Abstract: This article discusses issues of de-professionalization that is fast eroding cataloging and classification practices in academic libraries in Nigeria. It focuses on the factors that led to de-profe...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors examine the intellectual landscape of the domain of culture and ethics in knowledge organization (KO) and conduct a domain analysis on a corpus of 206 relevant papers.
Abstract: This article aims to examine the intellectual landscape of the domain of culture and ethics in knowledge organization (KO). A domain analysis was conducted on a corpus of 206 relevant papers using ...
TL;DR: For instance, the authors show that nearly every library where the dominant language is English also has materials that are written in other languages and these materials can present unique challenges for catalogers.
Abstract: Nearly every library where the dominant language is English also has materials that are written in other languages. These materials can present unique challenges for catalogers. Many non-En...
TL;DR: A documentation hackathon with three primary goals: to update a large amount of documentation quickly, to apply accessibility best practices to all documentation, and to bring new staff into the documentation workflow is planned.
Abstract: Documentation of local policies, workflows, and procedures is an important activity for cataloging and metadata units. But creating and maintaining documentation is a huge task that is not ...
TL;DR: In this article, the subject indexing and classification of law resources is a complex issue due to several factors: specialized meanings of legal terms, meanings across different branches of law, terms in legal system, etc.
Abstract: Subject indexing and classification of law resources is a complex issue due to several factors: specialized meanings of legal terms, meanings across different branches of law, terms in legal system...
TL;DR: This case study describes the problem that growing a collection under the unexpanded classification system posed and the solution that was found through the creation of an in-house expansion for G9930.
Abstract: Class G provides granular classification for most cartographic materials through a well-established and expanded Cuttering system, maps of imaginary places are classified under G9930 which has no formal expansion. With the creation of a collection of imaginary maps at the Texas A&M University Libraries, the lack of expansion under G9930 created access and filing complications. This case study describes the problem that growing a collection under the unexpanded classification system posed and the solution that was found through the creation of an in-house expansion for G9930.
TL;DR: The paper provides information about National Library of Poland Descriptors main principles, and describes the steps that have been undertaken by subject specialists to improve the subject description of the national bibliography records, especially of its online version.
Abstract: The paper presents the new verbal indexing language (National Library of Poland Descriptors) used in Polish national bibliography. History and organization of Polish national bibliography a...
TL;DR: This article found that researchers attempting to access genre archives are often stymied by insufficient metadata, and that they frequently overlook collections because a processing archivist may not have described those collecti...
Abstract: Researchers attempting to access genre archives are often stymied by insufficient metadata. They frequently overlook collections because a processing archivist may not have described those collecti...
TL;DR: Within cataloging non-book items, literature on sports cards is limited and not rooted in academic research as discussed by the authors, but sports cards provide valuable statistical information and evidence of lineups.
Abstract: Within cataloging non-book items, literature on sports cards is limited and not rooted in academic research. Sports cards provide valuable statistical information and evidence of lineups. T...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors argue that catalog records no longer leave traces of their own evolution, which is a loss for librarianship and argue that the subjective natur...
Abstract: Shifting library catalogs from physical to digital has come at a cost. Catalog records no longer leave traces of their own evolution, which is a loss for librarianship. The subjective natur...
TL;DR: In this article, the role and function of national bibliographies for research is discussed from a user perspective, limited to the role of the National Bibliographies in the research process.
Abstract: In this special issue, the subject of national bibliographies is presented from a user perspective, limited to the role and function of national bibliographies for research. Prior to being guest ed...
TL;DR: An overview about the bibliographic potential of National Bibliographies in the German-speaking countries for spatial planning both in research and practice is given and a lightweight python-script is included to parse thebibliographic information from literature relevant to spatial planning.
Abstract: National bibliographies provide interesting opportunities to search for new publications in specific scientific disciplines. This article gives an overview about the bibliographic potential of Nati...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors observed and interviewed parents and a teacher who worked together to categorize books in a kindergarten classroom and found that working collaboratively made the task less overwhelming, solved difficult problems pragmatically and organized books primarily to facilitate retrieval by the teacher.
Abstract: Many primary school classrooms have book collections. Most teachers organize and maintain these collections by themselves, although some involve students in the processes. This qualitative study considers a third approach, parent-involved categorization, to understand how people without library or education training categorize books. We observed and interviewed parents and a teacher who worked together to categorize books in a kindergarten classroom. They employed multiple orthogonal organizing principles, felt that working collaboratively made the task less overwhelming, solved difficult problems pragmatically, organized books primarily to facilitate retrieval by the teacher, and left lumping and splitting decisions to the teacher.
TL;DR: While cataloging colonial-era Spanish-language materials, the investigator encountered personal names in which the forename, given in honor of a saint, includes a phrase-like qualifier such as as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: While cataloging colonial-era Spanish-language materials, the investigator encountered personal names in which the forename, given in honor of a saint, includes a phrase-like qualifier such...
TL;DR: This article summarizes RDA study and practice in China especially NLC’s advances, analyzes the survey of Asian libraries conducted by the NLC in 2018 with regard to RDA, and discusses RDA promotion initiatives undertaken by theNLC.
Abstract: At the end of 2017, the National Library of China (NLC) was invited by the RDA Board to become the National Institution Representative for Asia. It is a good opportunity for the NLC to be more visi...
TL;DR: Examples of metadata collaborations between the Swiss National Library (NL) and research institutions in the field of Swiss historiography are presented to position the BSH as an indispensable literature hub for publications on Swiss history.
Abstract: This article presents examples of metadata collaborations between the Swiss National Library (NL) and research institutions in the field of Swiss historiography. The NL publishes the Bibliography o...
TL;DR: Backlogs in cataloging are an unpleasant fact for many library technical service departments as mentioned in this paper. While backlogs may be strategic in nature and smooth out the workflow from acquisitions to cataloging,...
Abstract: Backlogs in cataloging are an unpleasant fact for many library technical service departments. While backlogs may be strategic in nature and smooth out the workflow from acquisitions to cataloging, ...
TL;DR: The collaborative studies and projects made in Turkey are being discussed and it is important to create subject entries in bibliographic records to make it easier for users to access the information they are looking for.
Abstract: Libraries are bridges between information and the library user in the context of information retrieval. Library users want to access information resources according to their topic. Therefore, it is...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors discuss the problem of certain place names in the name authority file that cause difficulties because their established forms do not reflect political reality and propose a solution to this problem.
Abstract: There are certain place names in the name authority file that cause difficulties because their established forms do not reflect political realities. Names of jurisdictions are established on the ba...