Showing papers in "Technical Services Quarterly in 1995"
TL;DR: In this article, two surveys were conducted to learn about the usage of these materials and whether other methods of providing subject access would be advisable, concluding that full subject analysis remains necessary for effective retrieval.
Abstract: The Oregon State University Library currently assigns Library of Congress subject headings to OSU master's theses and doctoral dissertations. A study was undertaken to determine if this activity is warranted. Two surveys were conducted to learn about the usage of these materials and whether other methods of providing subject access would be advisable. The findings showed that graduate students were the primary users. The major reasons were general research and research for individual theses and dissertations. There were no significant differences in searching patterns between general materials and theses or dissertations. We concluded that full subject analysis remains necessary for effective retrieval.
8 citations
TL;DR: In this article, a pilot study was launched to evaluate the feasibility of employing commercial document delivery as an alternative to ILL, and as a possible solution to the growing need for expedited information delivery.
Abstract: In the spring of 1993, five libraries in the University of Colorado multi-campus system explored ways to provide expedited interlibrary loan (ILL) for materials owned collectively. As a result, a pilot study was launched to evaluate the feasibility of employing commercial document delivery as an alternative to ILL, and as a possible solution to the growing need for expedited information delivery. The goal of this study was to determine if a significant number of interlibrary loan requests could be supplied by commercial vendors reliably, cost effectively, and quickly. The results showed that libraries with small collections, large populations, and general patron needs could fill a high percentage of requests using commercial suppliers, while libraries with research or specialized needs experienced differing success rates depending on the titles and coverage offered by each service in the study.
5 citations
TL;DR: In this article, a brief introduction to expert systems, reviews the history, and describes some major developments of expert systems in library applications, with an emphasis on cataloging, acquisitions, and collection development.
Abstract: The motivation for this article derives from the extensive current interest in expert systems. Focusing on this topic of great immediate significance for libraries, this article presents a brief introduction to expert systems, reviews the history, and describes some major developments of expert systems in library applications, with an emphasis on cataloging, acquisitions, and collection development. The article also discusses the barriers that inhibit developments and assesses the future of expert systems in libraries. The expectation is that expert systems will play a major role in library development.
3 citations
TL;DR: The authors conducted a survey of NOTIS libraries to gather information on pre-automation and post-AUTOMation environments to determine the general impact of NotIS implementation on technical services staffing and compensation.
Abstract: After activating the NOTIS Acquisitions/Serials module it became apparent that the job descriptions, classification, and pay grades of the non-professional staff at the Houston Cole Library at Jacksonville State University should be revised. Seeking support documentation for a proposed staff reclassification, the authors conducted a survey of NOTIS libraries to gather information on pre-automation and post-automation environments to determine the general impact of NOTIS implementation on technical services staffing and compensation. The survey included questions on professional staff. This article discusses the changes in Technical Services staffing and organization as reported by the responding libraries.
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TL;DR: Preliminary findings from research-in-progress for modelling technical services in libraries, namely, domain analysis and Ishikawa diagrams, are presented.
Abstract: The so-called Technical Services (TS) in libraries integrates several or all of the functional units of selection, acquisitions, cataloguing, materials processing, binding and repairs, and circulation. For a variety of reasons, defining and measuring outputs from these units have proved problematic. Nonetheless, it may be possible to isolate components within any operation, and thereby to construct a theoretical framework from which appropriate and meaningful measures of performance can be developed. This paper describes, and presents preliminary findings from, research-in-progress for modelling technical services in libraries. Tools employed in the study, namely, domain analysis and Ishikawa diagrams, are discussed
2 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present data found in two cataloging studies: (1) examining cataloging errors in entry level calaloging (original cataloging produced by entry-level catalogers) and (2) examining catalogue errors in the OCLC and RLIN databases.
Abstract: The following article presents data found in two cataloging studies: (1) examining cataloging errors in entry-level calaloging (original cataloging produced by entry-level catalogers) and (2) examining cataloging errors in the OCLC and RLIN databases. The number and percentage of errors are analyzed to determine whether or not certain "areas of cataloging difficulty" exist in monographic cataloging. Similarities were found in the error rates in the two studies. Factors contributing to the error rates and the implications regarding teaching and management are discussed.
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TL;DR: A project was undertaken at the University of Northern Colorado Libraries to provide bibliographic and holdings information in the online catalog for all serials in the Libraries' collections, which became a catalyst for change within the library organization.
Abstract: Many libraries have undertaken "serial conversion" projects to provide access to serial bibliographic and holdings information in online catalogs. Access to serial information now extends beyond individual library catalogs to global catalogs and other bibliographic resources via the Internet. A project was undertaken at the University of Northern Colorado Libraries to provide bibliographic and holdings information in the online catalog for all serials in the Libraries' collections. The project became a catalyst for change within the library organization and will provide long-term benefits to the University Libraries and expanded access to serial information for the academic community.
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TL;DR: The goal of the project is to microfilm, rehouse, catalog, index, and create an in-house-database for approximately 60,000 items from the Hoover Institution Library's Pamphlet Collections.
Abstract: The Preservation of the Hoover Institution Pamphlet Collection on Revolutionary Change in the Twentieth Century is a three-year project funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities. The Collections comprise a unique primary source research tool. The need for better access and preservation was identified by library staff and researchers. The goal of the project is to microfilm, rehouse, catalog, index, and create an in-house-database for approximately 60,000 items from the Hoover Institution Library's Pamphlet Collections.
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