A Process of Original Cataloging of Theses and Dissertations

Authors

Cedar C. Middleton, University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFollow
Jason Dean, Southwestern UniversityFollow
Mary A. Gilbertson, University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFollow

Document Type

Accepted Manuscript

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.

Comments

This is the Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis Group in Cataloging and Classification Quarterly in January 2015.

Citation

Middleton, C. C., Dean, J., & Gilbertson, M. A. (2015). A Process of Original Cataloging of Theses and Dissertations. Cataloging & Classification Quarterly, 53 (2), 234-246. https://doi.org/10.1080/01639374.2014.971997