Showing papers on "Cataloging published in 1973"

The National Program for Acquisitions and Cataloging: Its impact on University Libraries

Abstract: The Library of Congress National Program for Acquisitions and Cataloging has been in operation since 1966. It seemed timely to conduct a fact-finding study to examine the effects of this program on the organization of bibliographic activities in a selected group of university libraries. This report will attempt to prove that the program has had a significant impact on these libraries. With budget cuts experienced by most libraries in recent years, there is no doubt that this program has contributed a great deal towards reducing cataloging costs and increasing bibliographic compatibility with the Library of Congress.

A British Documentation System for Non-Book Materials.

Abstract: Introduction Comprehensivearrangements for the documentation of educational non-book (media) materials are currently being set up in the UK. Bibliographic information collected by some of the national media cataloguing agencies is being put into a computer in standard format, and the computer will be used to provide a range of outputs and retrieval services. Already three national, specialised catalogues are being produced in this way, and the database is expected to expand rapidly. It is not intended, at least for the time being, to publish a total catalogue of all media materials.

Comparison of MARC Serials, NSDP, and ISBD-S

Abstract: Briefly characterizes and compares the specifications for serial records of the MARC Serials Distribution Service, the National Serials Data Program, and the International Standard Bibliographic Description for Serials. Both data content and, where applicable, machine format are analyzed.