Document (#34990)

Author

Ferris, A.M.

Title

Results of an expanded survey on the use of Classification Web : they will use it, if you buy it!

Source

Cataloging and classification quarterly. 47(2009) no.5, S.427-451

Year

2009

Abstract

This paper presents the results of a survey examining the extent to which working catalogers use Classification Web, the Library of Congress' online resource for subject heading and classification documentation. An earlier survey analyzed Class Web's usefulness on an institutional level. This broader survey expands on that analysis and provides information on such questions as: what types of institutions subscribe to Class Web; what are the reasons for using Class Web when performing original or copy cataloging; and what other resources do catalogers use for classification/subject heading analysis?

Theme

Klassifikationssysteme im Online-Retrieval

Object

LCC
Classification Web

Location

USA

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