Original cataloging in a decentralized environment: An identification and explanation of errors

Lisa Romero, Nancy Romero

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Abstract

This paper presents the results of a study conducted at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library over a six-month period. The purpose of the study was to determine the types of errors that appeared on original cataloging copy by cataloging personnel in a decentralized environment. The authors reviewed 2,376 records of original copy for books or microforms. The records were scrutinized for errors in description, headings, classification, subject headings, capitalization and punctuation, encoding the MARC format, including omission of data, and any other errors effecting access. Specific areas within these broader categories were discussed as well. An examination of the data shows types and percentages of errors committed in the cataloging copy examined by the authors.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)47-65
Number of pages19
JournalCataloging and Classification Quarterly
Volume15
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1993

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Library and Information Sciences

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