Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-2015
Keywords
theses and dissertations, original cataloging, metadata, descriptive cataloging, subject headings, classification
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to describe the reasoning, methodology, and impact behind a semi-automated cataloging process for electronic theses and dissertations, including explanations of the importance of retention and addition of cataloger created metadata. The authors explain an automated process that is generated by ProQuest and student entered data, and also the addition of metadata including the subject headings, classification number, etc. The study includes a survey of the public service librarians’ perceived usefulness of the cataloger and ProQuest generated metadata to describe theses and dissertations.
Citation
Middleton, C. C., Dean, J., & Gilbertson, M. A. (2015). A Process of Original Cataloging of Theses and Dissertations. University Libraries Faculty Publications and Presentations. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/libpub/2
Comments
This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis Group in Cataloging and Classification Quarterly in January 2015, available online:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01639374.2014.971997