Scope of the Library Catalog in Times of Transition. Wakimoto, J. C. Cataloging & Classification Quarterly, 47(5):409--426, 2009.
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There has been a flurry of constructive discussion and debate about the future of cataloging and the catalog, from Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records (FRBR) and Resource Description and Access (RDA) on cataloging rules (with a focus on content) to next-generation discovery interfaces for the catalog (with a focus on carrier). A topic that is not receiving as much attention in the midst of these discussions is the scope of the library catalog. This article offers an opinion on the scope of the catalog in a research library, and the role of the catalogers in this time of transition. The article will also elicit some practical approaches that catalogers can take to reposition the catalog for improved user-access and resource discovery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of Cataloging & Classification Quarterly is the property of Taylor & Francis Ltd and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
@article{wakimoto_scope_2009,
	title = {Scope of the {Library} {Catalog} in {Times} of {Transition}},
	volume = {47},
	issn = {01639374},
	doi = {10.1080/01639370902865371},
	abstract = {There has been a flurry of constructive discussion and debate about the future of cataloging and the catalog, from Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records (FRBR) and Resource Description and Access (RDA) on cataloging rules (with a focus on content) to next-generation discovery interfaces for the catalog (with a focus on carrier). A topic that is not receiving as much attention in the midst of these discussions is the scope of the library catalog. This article offers an opinion on the scope of the catalog in a research library, and the role of the catalogers in this time of transition. The article will also elicit some practical approaches that catalogers can take to reposition the catalog for improved user-access and resource discovery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Copyright of Cataloging \& Classification Quarterly is the property of Taylor \& Francis Ltd and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)},
	number = {5},
	journal = {Cataloging \& Classification Quarterly},
	author = {Wakimoto, Jina Choi},
	year = {2009},
	keywords = {ACADEMIC libraries -- Effect of technological innovations on, ACCESS to information, CATALOGERS, CATALOGING, FORECASTING, FRBR (Conceptual model), INTEGRATED library systems (Computer systems), LIBRARY catalogs \& users, MARC formats, METADATA, ONLINE library catalogs, OPAC enhancements, RESEARCH libraries, role of catalogers, scope of catalog},
	pages = {409--426}
}

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