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Computerized Guides to Journal Selection.
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Rada, Roy; And Others – Information Technology and Libraries, 1987
Designed to characterize journals as part of the selection process for journals to be included in an information retrieval database, two studies used bibliometric techniques to examine patterns of publishing and topic patterns and coverage, and a third developed a rule-based system to evaluate the qualities of a journal. (CLB)
Descriptors: Bibliometrics, Databases, Evaluation Criteria, Expert Systems
A Technical Evaluation of the Linked Systems Project Protocols in the Name Authority Distribution Application.
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McGill, Michael J.; And Others – Information Technology and Libraries, 1987
Reviews the Linked Systems project protocols in the Name Authority Distribution Application and describes the requirements they were designed to meet. A technical evaluation of the protocols in actual operation at OCLC is presented, and suggestions for improved performance are made. (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Case Studies, Databases, Evaluation Criteria
Authority Control in the Online Environment.
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Ludy, Lorene E.; Rogers, Sally A. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1984
Discusses the effect of online library catalogs on when, how, and by whom authority control work is done, focusing on experiences at Ohio State University Libraries. Shifts include removal of authority work from automated cataloging procedures, separation of mechanical and intellectual tasks, unique headings and references, and original…
Descriptors: Cataloging, College Libraries, Databases, Higher Education