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Information Technology and Libraries

1988 Volume 7, Number 4

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Table of Contents

Number of articles: 3

  1. A Comparative Study of Subject Searching in an OPAC among Branch Libraries of a University Library System

    Neal K. Kaske

    Describes an evaluation of variability in the percentage of subject searching in an online catalog among branch libraries of one university. The results reported include variability by time of day,... More

    pp. 359-72

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  2. Improved Browsable Displays for Online Subject Access

    Mia Massicotte

    Investigates methods of compressing headings identified by MARC subfield codes to reduce the size of browsable displays. An argument is made for sorting subdivisions by a conceptual, rather than an... More

    pp. 373-80

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  3. Clustering LC Classification Numbers in an Online Catalog for Improved Browsability

    Jeffrey C. Huestis

    Describes the role of browsing in online searching and difficulties encountered in attempting to browse call number indexes. The discussion covers the benefits of clustering class number ranges and... More

    pp. 381-93

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