Showing papers on "Cataloging published in 1983"

A case for conversational cataloging

Abstract: This paper discusses some of the characteristics of online cataloging systems. Two basic types of interaction with a cataloging system are distinguished:

Implementation of the Integrated Library System: University of Maryland Health Sciences Library.

Abstract: The Health Sciences Library, University of Maryland, has implemented the Integrated Library System (ILS), a minicomputer-based library automation system developed by the Lister Hill National Center for Biomedical Communications, National Library of Medicine. The process of moving a library from a manual to a computerized system required comprehensive planning and strong commitment by the staff. Implementation activities included hardware and software modification, conversion of manual files, staff training, and system publicity. ILS implementation resulted in major changes in procedures in the circulation, reference, and cataloging departments.

Blaise CORTEX: A microprocessor system for libraries

Abstract: In keeping with its role to provide information and cataloguing support services to the library and information world, the British Library is aware of the need to respond to its users' requirements by using the latest technology available. Since the development of intelligent terminals their application has been widespread in the community. The British Library has developed and adapted a commercially available intelligent terminal for specialist use within the library and information world, whilst at the same time retaining the terminal's own multi-faceted capabilities.

The Principle of Uniform Heading in Descriptive Cataloging

Abstract: The principle of uniform heading underlies the rules for headings in descriptive cataloging in the American tradition. The rationale and the evolution of the principle are examined and its implications discussed in terms of the history of cataloging codes. The ideal embodied in the principle of uniform heading has been undergoing gradual modification in recent codes and considerably compromised in cataloging practice today.

Whatever Became of the National Database

Abstract: Since the wide availability of bibliographic records in machine-readable form became a reality, most discussions concerning a "national database" imply a consistent database produced under quality control and accessible to the nation's libraries. This paper reviews various programs aimed toward the building of such a database and what is presently evolving toward this end.

Anglo-American Cataloging Rules 1908-1978: A state of the art

Abstract: This paper attempts to describe the development of the Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules in the light of various facts having imp ortant bearing on tbese rules. The salient features and weaknesses of eacb edition of the Code are higbligbted. The Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules, 2nd edition, published in 1978 and implemented in 1981 has been discussed in detail. Its impact on cataloguing in general and on library automation in particular is the major focus of this study.

Matching MARC to a picture collection: Development of a computer format for medical illustrations

Abstract: The national standard machine-readable bibliographic format for films was expanded and modified for use in cataloging a collection of medical illustrations at the University of California, San Francisco SNOMED and MeSH subject terms are stored in the computer catalog records and used to produce precoordinated entry terms for an Anatomic Index and a Disease/Procedures Index to the collection

Marketing as Applied through Publishing: Converting Theory to Practice

Abstract: Marketing can be adapted to library practice theoretically and shown graphically by using the marketing tools of product design, pricing, communication, and distribution as they relate to the library production tasks: acquisitions, cataloging, circulation/reference, and to new-materials promotion. Using Philip Kotler's concepts of marketing, new-materials promotion is directed toward the library's publics, and evaluation and planning are used to consistently meet their needs. A popular CAISDI device, the acquisitions list, serves as an example. The survey technique was used to evaluate the publication described, and a new, more effective format was planned and instituted.