Subject Analysis in Online Catalogs, 2nd Edition

(Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)

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A detailed analysis of the complex process of providing subject access in online catalogs, the book examines the interaction of the several necessary components: catalog database; languages used for subject analysis and the policies and principles of their application; users; hardware and software, including indexing, search and retrieval software.

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.,."of interest to librarians or other information management professionals dealing with subject analysis and access in collections other than library catalogs...A thorough study of this work goes a long way toward grounding the reader in this history."-The Journal of Academic Librarianship
...of interest to librarians or other information management professionals dealing with subject analysis and access in collections other than library catalogs...A thorough study of this work goes a long way toward grounding the reader in this history.-The Journal of Academic Librarianship
A valuable tool for further study. Readers wishing to do research on this topic will appreciate the excellent end-of-chapter bibliographies.-Technicalities
An admirable job of exploring the past, present, and potential future methods of providing subject access to bibliographic records. ...The book will be an interesting read for students or librarians who want to explore the theoretical and practical aspects of subject searching in library catalogs.-Technical Services Quarterly
An excellent explanation of the real world of subject control and access.-Business Information Alert
..."of interest to librarians or other information management professionals dealing with subject analysis and access in collections other than library catalogs...A thorough study of this work goes a long way toward grounding the reader in this history."-The Journal of Academic Librarianship
"A valuable tool for further study. Readers wishing to do research on this topic will appreciate the excellent end-of-chapter bibliographies."-Technicalities
"An excellent explanation of the real world of subject control and access."-Business Information Alert
"An admirable job of exploring the past, present, and potential future methods of providing subject access to bibliographic records. ...The book will be an interesting read for students or librarians who want to explore the theoretical and practical aspects of subject searching in library catalogs."-Technical Services Quarterly

Author Bio

HOPE A. OLSON, Associate Professor, School of Library and Information Studies, University of Alberta, is also Editor-in-Chief of Knowledge Organization, the official journal of the International Society for Knowledge Organization. JOHN J. BOLL is Professor Emeritus, School of Library and Information Studies, University of Wisconsin, Madison.