Document (#31579)

Author

Klugman, S.

Title

Failures in subject retrieval

Source

Cataloging and classification quarterly. 10(1989) nos.1/2, S.9-35

Year

1989

Abstract

Finding books by subject in large libraries is a difficult task at the best of times. Since users seldom think of their topic in terms of library subject headings, they encounter problems in finding matches. Online catalogs have helped somewhat by allowing keyword searching and Boolean combinations. They have also perpetuated some problems (lack of authority control and of cross references) and created new ones, namely requiring users to acquire complex skills. Libraries need to look carefully at the MARC format and at enhanced and enriched subject approaches. Machine-generated links and leads can provide more paths and wider access to subject information.

Footnote

Simultaneously published as Subject Control in Online Catalogs

Theme

OPAC

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