Batchloading MARC Bibliographic Records

Authors

  • Rebecca L. Mugridge
  • Jeff Edmunds

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5860/lrts.56n3.155

Abstract

Research libraries are using batchloading to provide access to many resources that they would otherwise be unable to catalog given the staff and other resources available. To explore how such libraries are managing their batchloading activities, the authors conducted a survey of the Association for Library Collections and Technical Services Directors of Large Research Libraries Interest Group member libraries. The survey addressed staffing, budgets, scope, workflow, management, quality standards, information technology support, collaborative efforts, and assessment of batchloading activities. The authors provide an analysis of the survey results along with suggestions for process improvements and future research.

References

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Published

2012-06-25

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Vol. 56 No. 3 (2012): July

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