Cataloging Theses and Dissertations

Ryans, Cynthia C.

doi:10.1300/j104v14n01_08

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“…There seems to be a common consensus that full-subject analysis of theses and dissertations and assigning Library of Congress subject headings is difficult, extremely time-consuming, and expensive. [2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10] Many institutions have nevertheless concluded that subject access is necessary for thesis material. 11- 18 On the basis of these reasons and the view that usage of T/Ds is not extensive, others have concluded that it is justifiable to discontinue assigning Library of Congress (LC) subject headings.…”

Section: Literature Review Of Theses Dissertations and Etdsmentioning

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Cataloging and Treatment of Theses, Dissertations, and ETDs

Mlis³

2003

Technical Services Quarterly

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Theses and dissertations (T/Ds) and electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs) present scholarly research and thus warrant access through quality cataloging. Continuing budget constraints, however, necessitate cataloging T/Ds in the most efficient manner possible. What are libraries' actual practices in their attempt to provide quality cataloging within the constraints of ever-shrinking budgets? To examine these practices, a survey was designed to find out how theses and dissertations are currently being cataloged in the United States. Participants were asked about their practices regarding classification, provision of access points with special emphasis on subject headings, keywords, and the involvement of paraprofessionals and other personnel in the cataloging process. Other treatment/handling procedures such as establishing and checking format standards were also studied. The survey was emailed to all 258 institutions

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Section: Literature Review Of Theses Dissertations and Etdsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Cataloging and Treatment of Theses, Dissertations, and ETDs

Mlis³

2003

Technical Services Quarterly

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Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Metadata Workflow at Oregon State University Libraries

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Kunda

2009

Cataloging & Classification Quarterly

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Enhancing Bibliographic Access to Dissertations

Sassen

2016

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A study of dissertation cataloging practices of Association of Research Libraries (ARL) academic libraries was conducted to discern how they provide access to subjects as well as to names of academic departments and advisors. An analysis of catalog records revealed that this information is recorded in notes and uncontrolled access points more often than in established access points. Although these local practices reflect a move towards cataloging efficiencies, they must be considered in the context of information retrieval.

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Cataloging Theses and Dissertations

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Cataloging and Treatment of Theses, Dissertations, and ETDs

Cataloging and Treatment of Theses, Dissertations, and ETDs

Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Metadata Workflow at Oregon State University Libraries

Enhancing Bibliographic Access to Dissertations

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