Document (#5063)

Author

Studwell, W.E.

Title

Subject access on-line in academic libraries of the future : will intermediaries be an essential component?

Source

Western Association of Map Libraries information bulletin. 24(1993) no.2, S.107-108

Year

1993

Abstract

Considers the effectiveness of standard methods of subject access to online catalogues in US libraries, with emphasis on the LCSH and the ease with which end users can manage without the assistance of library intermediaries. Concludes that the most satisfactory option would be a revised form of the LCSH

Theme

OPAC

Object

LCSH

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