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Peer reviewedChan, Lois Mai – Information Technology and Libraries, 1989
Presents a methodology for studying indexing consistency in MARC records and describes a project that examined such consistency in subject cataloging practice between non-LC libraries and the Library of Congress. Patterns of indexing inconsistency are identified and suggestions are made for improving inter-indexer consistency. (seven references)…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Indexing, Measurement Techniques, Research Methodology
Peer reviewedWatson, Mark R.; Taylor, Arlene G. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1987
Describes a study which examined (1) the percentage of personal and corporate name authority records in the Library of Congress authority file that do not contain any references, and (2) the percentage of references present on existing authority records that are not needed in an automatic right hand truncation, keyword searching environment. (CLB)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Citations (References), Comparative Analysis, Library Automation
Peer reviewedGolden, Susan U.; Golden, Gary A. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1983
Retrievability of titles of 152 periodicals were compared in a fixed-length algorithmic search (Library Computer System) and a keyword search (Washington Library Network) to determine which type of search algorithm is more successful with titles of varying lengths. Three references and a list of English language stopwords are appended. (EJS)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Databases, Information Retrieval, Library Automation
Peer reviewedValentine, Phyllis A.; McDonald, David R. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1986
Examines the factors that determine the cost of retrospective conversion (definition of conversion, standards of acceptance, method of conversion, hit rate, standards for creation of machine-readable records for nonhits); reports results of cost study at University of Michigan library; and introduces an alternative strategy for discussion. Seven…
Descriptors: Cataloging, College Libraries, Cost Effectiveness, Costs
Peer reviewedHinnebusch, Mark – Information Technology and Libraries, 1991
Outlines methods that the Florida Center for Library Automation (FCLA) has developed to estimate transaction costs and overall demand for NOTIS services. Transaction resource usage analysis is discussed, record structures are explained, institution collection size is considered, and usage and response time by hour of day is described. (six…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cost Estimates, Higher Education, Library Automation
Peer reviewedSiegel, Elliot R.; And Others – Information Technology and Libraries, 1984
Describes research strategy and methods of comparative evaluation conducted by the National Library of Medicine to assess user acceptance and technical performance of two prototype patron accessible online catalog systems within same operational environment. User acceptance studies included sample search experiment, comparison search experiment,…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Equipment Evaluation, Library Catalogs, Library Services
