Information Technology and Libraries
1988 Volume 7, Number 4
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 3
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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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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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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