Automatic access level cataloging for Internet resources at Columbia University Libraries

Articles:

Title:: Automatic access level cataloging for Internet resources at Columbia University Libraries
Author(s):: Harcourt, Kathryn
Wacker, Melanie
Wolley, Iris
Date:: 2007
Type:: Articles
Department:: Libraries and Information Services
Volume:: 51
Permanent URL:: http://hdl.handle.net/10022/AC:P:9892
Book/Journal Title:: Library Resources & Technical Services
Abstract:: The explosive growth of remote access electronic resources (e-resources) has added to the workload of libraries' cataloging departments. In response to this challenge, librarians developed various ways of providing access to electronic collections, but few dealt with the processing of free remote access e-resources, such as electronic books, Web sites, and databases. This paper will consider the various approaches taken by cataloging agencies to process Internet resources in all formats. It will then go on to describe Columbia University Libraries' approach to cataloging free Internet resources using a combination of selector input data, an automated form able to convert the information into MARC records, access level records, and cataloging expertise.
Subject(s):: Library science