Showing papers on "Authority control published in 1993"
Journal Article•
TL;DR: The process of developing, implementing, and evaluating a cooperative cataloging program based on the needs of the University of Minnesota and University of Washington Libraries is described.
Abstract: The process of developing, implementing, and evaluating a cooperative cataloging program based on the needs of the University of Minnesota Libraries and the University of Washington Libraries is described. Methods used to overcome the use of different automated systems and variant local practices in areas such as authority control are discussed. Use of the Internet for communication and remote searching of databases was important to the success of the project
3 citations
Journal Article•
TL;DR: The function of the authority file in an online system could be defined as being threefold: 1) unique authority control; changes and additions being made in one place only, 2) verifying uniform heading in the authorityfile during cataloguing process, and 3) searching uniform heading and tracings in OPAC.
Abstract: The function of the authority file in an online system could be defined as being threefold: 1) unique authority control; changes and additions being made in one place only, 2) verifying uniform heading in the authority file during cataloguing process, and 3) searching uniform heading and tracings in OPAC. These functions have been fully realized in the CROLIST database
3 citations
Book•
18 May 1993
TL;DR: The Library Automation Project: Is it Ever Really Done?
Abstract: Locally Developed Systems: Automating the American Medical Association Headquarters Library Catalog: From Preliminary Decision-Making to Bring Up Our In-house System Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Locally Developed Automated Library System Library Information Access System at Pennsylvania State University: A Migration Story Library Automation ... By Trial and Error Backups and Alternatives Library Automation on a Small Budget Selecting, Buying, and Installing Automation Systems: Selecting and Installing a Second System Non-Request for Proposal and Library wide: One Approach to System Selection Coordinating a Library Automation Project Life on the Bleeding Edge Linking Automated Resources in the Public Library Cooperative Systems Implementing an Integrated Library System in a Shared Consortial Environment A Square Peg in a Round Hole? A Community College Library's Experience as a Participant in a Cooperative Integrated Automated System Shared with Public Libraries Database Maintenance and Conversion : Database Conversion: East Straoudsburg University's Experience Data Conversion: The Emporia State University Experience Cleaning Up and Reconciling an Installed Database of Machine Readable Cataloging Records Management Concerns in Automation : The Library Automation Project: Is it Ever Really Done? Perspectives on Regional Library Networking: A Chief Executive Officer's Public and Personal Views Authority Control in an Online Environment: A Consortium Approach Computer Center or Library Director: Is There a Choice? An Overview Library Automation Technology Glossary Index
2 citations
17 Jul 1993
TL;DR: The ERIC and LISA databases are compared through a literature review and the analysis of an online search on a topic in librarianship.
Abstract: The ERIC and LISA (Library and Information Science Abstracts) databases are compared through a literature review and the analysis of an online search on a topic in librarianship ERIC emphasizes education and includes serials, monographs, collections, and research reports for their coverage of some aspect of education LISA is dedicated to topics in the field of library science and such related areas as publishing and bookselling In the final analysis, ERIC was a superior source for information even though its scope is broader than library issues A comparative analysis of coverage that included acquisition policy, types of material, currency, duplication, recall and precision, price, and the use of authority controls (thesaurus terms versus subject headings, specificity, exhaustivity, searchable field, and special problems) rated ERIC as better than LISA overall for library information For some very specific topics, however, LISA might be the better source (Contains 6 references) (SLD) *******************************A*************************************** Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document *********A************************************************************* US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Office ol Educational Research and improvement EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) This document has been reproduced as received from the person or organizarion Ougmahng r' Minor changes have been made to rnproye reproductiOn quahly Pomta 01 ymw or opnons stated 0 this docu ment do not necessarily represent official OERI Posihon or pohcy
1 citations
TL;DR: A sample was taken of the name/title provisional, or minimal-level, authority records created by Blackwell North America, Inc., during its authority control processing in preparation for the implementation of NOTIS at the State University of New York at Buffalo Libraries.
Abstract: A sample was taken of the name/title provisional, or minimal-level, authority records created by Blackwell North America, Inc, during its authority control processing in preparation for the implementation of NOTIS at the State University of New York at Buffalo Libraries Analysis of the sample showed that approximately 10% of these provisional records were created unnecessarily, while approximately 7% had Library of Congress Name Authority File records established since the vendor's work was completed The remaining 83%, which will require original authority work in order to be upgraded to "full" status, are categorized in such a manner as to determine the best approach to achieving the Libraries' goal of absolute authority control
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TL;DR: The library's use of in-house staff to search the utility and attach holdings to records found, and the sending of "no-hits" to WLN for inputting and authority control are discussed.
Abstract: This paper examines the planning, execution, and results of the University of Idaho Library's serials retrospective conversion project using WLN. The library's use of in-house staff to search the utility and attach holdings to records found, and the sending of "no-hits" to WLN for inputting and authority control are discussed. The high quality of the finished product was the direct result of the human element: the quality of the staff involved, both at UI and WLN.
1 citations
TL;DR: The information that is needed before purchasing or implementing authority control in a local outline system is outlined and implications for the workflow are examined.
Abstract: This article outlines the information that is needed before purchasing or implementing authority control in a local outline system. The authority record is discussed in relation to the structure of the local system. As well, implications for the workflow are examined.
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TL;DR: The planning for and ultimate use of the CD‐MARC Subjects in the Library of the University of Botswana is discussed and a profile was subsequently written that enables the downloading of terms that are connected to documents in the database.
Abstract: Authority control is one of the methods designed to maintain the quality and integrity of the catalogue as a bibliographic tool, bringing together the variant forms of the same material, the same author and the same subject. A controlled subject heading structure makes it possible to effect a comprehensive search, as does name authority control, thereby enabling the patron to receive full information about the actual holdings of the library. The paper discusses the planning for and ultimate use of the CD‐MARC Subjects in the Library of the University of Botswana. The Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) is the controlled vocabulary used in assigning subject headings in the Library. The Library realised the desirability to control the subject heading files in the automated system to ensure integrity of the files and opted to do this using the CD‐MARC Subjects. The structure of the records of the CD‐MARC Subjects was mapped to corresponding fields in the thesaurus structure of our system software, TINlib, and made available to our vendor. The thesaurus structure has provision for references and notes associated with subject headings including use, use for (UF), see also broader terms (BT), see also narrower terms (NT), see also related terms (RT), and scope note. Our approach to references that could lead to blind alleys is to print out each 360 field in the database and enter the headings given as examples as thesaurus terms. These terms would automatically have postings assigned to them. The contents of the relevant records in the CD‐MARC Subjects were to be imported as is without change of punctuation pattern. A profile was subsequently written that enables the downloading of terms that are connected to documents in our database. The additional advantage of this is that the thesaurus will not be overloaded with terms that have no documents attached to them. The profile has been tested and a little refinement was found to be necessary. Ultimately, the effort would allow for consistency in subject control, efficiency of search, improved precision and recall, and a reliable database. Our experience should be useful to others anticipating the use of CD‐MARC Subjects or other CDROM‐based authority control tools.