Showing papers in "Cataloging & Classification Quarterly in 2021"
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TL;DR: Long Island is a case in point of the United States settler state landscape co-opting Indigenous peoples and places for naming geographies, beaches, and spaces as mentioned in this paper. But despite ubiquity, the historic Indig...
Abstract: Long Island is a case in point of the United States settler state landscape co-opting Indigenous peoples and places for naming geographies, beaches, and spaces. Despite ubiquity, the historic Indig...
8 citations
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TL;DR: The article presents the set-up and application of a methodological framework that was used for the definition and measurement of bibliographic and authority records quality in COBIB.SI and the framework’s applicability in data quality measurement and evaluation, as well as in data profiling that would benefit further development of COBISS + catalog.
Abstract: Various studies have shown that low data quality in bibliographic and authority records is one of the main obstacles in data management. In order to evaluate and improve data quality in the Sloveni...
6 citations
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TL;DR: Observed tendencies include the recent elimination of the required KO course in several programs, the reality that one third of KO electives listed in course catalogs have not been scheduled in the past three years, and the fact that two-thirds of those teaching KO specialize in other areas of information science.
Abstract: The content of master’s programs accredited by the American Library Association was examined to assess the status of knowledge organization (KO) as a subject in current training. Data collected sho...
6 citations
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TL;DR: The concept of the bibliographic work has existed for over a century, and even some of the earliest catalog codes different from the present catalog codes as discussed by the authors have been used in modern cataloging.
Abstract: The bibliographic work has assumed a great deal of importance in modern cataloging. But the concept of the work has existed for over a century, and even some of the earliest catalog codes different...
5 citations
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TL;DR: Authority control enhances the accessibility of library resources by controlling the choice and form of access points, improving users' ability to efficiently find the works most relevant to their needs as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: Authority control enhances the accessibility of library resources by controlling the choice and form of access points, improving users’ ability to efficiently find the works most relevant to their ...
5 citations
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TL;DR: Although participants had some difficulties understanding the LRM model, the user interface proved to be quite easy to use, quick to understand, and transparent.
Abstract: This paper reports on usability evaluation that was carried out to evaluate the LRM-based prototype interface, presented in Part 1. A combination of focus group, Wizard of Oz method, and think-alou...
5 citations
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TL;DR: A prototype cataloging interface is presented, which provides easier data entry, follows the cataloger’s thought process and is based on the advantages of the IFLA LRM model.
Abstract: The aim of this paper is to present a prototype cataloging interface, which provides easier data entry, follows the cataloger’s thought process and is based on the advantages of the IFLA LRM model....
5 citations
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TL;DR: How form/genre headings are adopted from FAST for different information resources at the National Library of Latvia and the main challenges and benefits are described.
Abstract: The rapid development of information technologies and various information resources in the Internet environment, cultural heritage digitization, and Linked Data significantly affect the need for ch...
4 citations
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TL;DR: Lynne Howarth is one of the pre-eminent cataloging and classification theorists of her time as discussed by the authors.She is the sole or co-author of at least 95 publications (full details of which appear in the following bibliograph...
Abstract: Lynne Howarth is one of the pre-eminent cataloging and classification theorists of her time. Sole- or coauthor of at least 95 publications (full details of which appear in the following bibliograph...
3 citations
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TL;DR: The IFLA Library Reference Model can support information literacy practices as discussed by the authors, as exemplified by the five user tasks of the Reference Model, as well as the six frames of the Framework for Information Literacy.
Abstract: Cataloging practices, as exemplified by the five user tasks of the IFLA Library Reference Model, can support information literacy practices. The six frames of the Framework for Information Literacy...
3 citations
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TL;DR: The concept of authorship is central to how libraries organize their collections as discussed by the authors. But libraries do not only collect resources created by individuals, they also collect documents issued by organizat...
Abstract: The concept of authorship is central to how libraries organize their collections. But libraries do not only collect resources created by individuals, they also collect documents issued by organizat...
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TL;DR: For example, psychological tests deserve their own consideration in library cataloging as mentioned in this paper, and they are often relegated to a side note in conversations about curriculum materials collections, often referred to as "psychological tests".
Abstract: Often relegated to a side note in conversations about curriculum materials collections, psychological tests deserve their own consideration in library cataloging. Libraries that are dedicated to ps...
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors assessed the factors affecting the effective utilization of KOHA by librarians in Nigerian academic and research libraries and adopted a descriptive survey using a purposive sampling technique.
Abstract: This study assessed the factors affecting the effective utilization of KOHA by librarians in Nigerian academic and research libraries. A descriptive survey was adopted using a purposive sampling te...
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TL;DR: A tribute to Howarth's presence as an advocate and navigator for the bibliographic profession can be found in this article, where the authors trace her commitment to this community, noting her insistence on its continu...
Abstract: We present a tribute to Lynne Howarth’s presence as an advocate and navigator for the bibliographic profession. We first trace her commitment to this community, noting her insistence on its continu...
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TL;DR: In 2019, Pepperdine Libraries acquired two virtual reality artworks by filmmaker and artist Paisley Smith: Homestay and Unceded Territories as mentioned in this paper, which they used to bring awareness to these pieces.
Abstract: In 2019, Pepperdine Libraries acquired two virtual reality artworks by filmmaker and artist Paisley Smith: Homestay and Unceded Territories. To bring awareness to these pieces, Pepperdine Libraries...
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors describe the formation of cataloging rules governing the organization of information within the library catalog, as well as the function of the catalog itself, based on cataloging principles and objectives.
Abstract: Cataloging principles and objectives guide the formation of cataloging rules governing the organization of information within the library catalog, as well as the function of the catalog itself. Cha...
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TL;DR: Library catalogs remain challenging for children to use, especially because children have difficulty with multi-step processes, have less semantic and technical knowledge, and often search differently from adults.
Abstract: Library catalogs remain challenging for children to use, especially because children have difficulty with multi-step processes, have less semantic and technical knowledge, and often search differen...