Cataloging

About: Cataloging is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 4770 publications have been published within this topic receiving 32489 citations.

Collaborative Tagging: Traditional Cataloging Meets the “Wisdom of Crowds”

Abstract: Tagging is the practice of assigning common terms to digital objects such as websites, photos, or articles These tags serve as metadata for easy organization and retrieval Many libraries have begun incorporating tags into their catalogs in various ways This presentation considered the practices of a few select libraries as examples of how tagging can be used in conjunction with more traditional cataloging practices to add value to the library catalog

Cooperative cataloging: a vision for the future

Abstract: There is a long tradition of cooperative cataloging in the United States. Despite the existence of numerous cooperative programs in support of cataloging, there is a clear need for improving and increasing the contribution of original cataloging records to national and international databases. The authors outline several strategies to achieve these goals, including a change in the culture of cataloging, the development of enhanced information technologies to support authority control and other cataloging activities, and taking a fresh look at cooperative programs to democratize participation. In addition to these near term opportunities, there are also visions for the future that project more sophisticated expert systems and coordinated endeavors that link collection, processing, preservation, and resource-sharing

Uniform Titles as Linking Devices

Abstract: Uniform titles have an enhanced role to play in the multi-dimensional online catalog systems of the future. Since their early appearance in Panizzi's catalog, the functions of uniform titles have been more clearly articulated and their application has been expanded. As ongoing examination of cataloging principles ha clarified the distinction between item and work, the importance of the uniform title in identifying, distinguishing and collocating works has become clear. The development of online catalogs has focused our attention on the importance of defining bibliographic relationships. The uniform title will be a crucial linking device for these defined relationships in future multi-dimensional online catalogs.

MARC record services: A comparative study of library practices and perceptions

Abstract: The number of journal titles available in digital format to libraries through aggregators and publisher packages has increased, but library resources to catalog these titles have not kept pace with the increases. More libraries are therefore turning to MARC record service vendors to provide batches of electronic serials bibliographic records, either full or brief. This study presents the results of a survey asking library personnel about their experiences with and attitudes toward MARC record services. Although many survey participants expressed satisfaction with the services, they also responded that they would like a greater number of more accurate full bibliographic records. Also, although a majority of libraries use a separate records approach with the services, a significant minority use a single record approach.