Interfaces: Functional Inaccessibility in Libraries.

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Main Author: Intner, Sheila S.
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 1989
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author Intner, Sheila S.
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contents Interfaces: Functional Inaccessibility in Libraries. Intner, Sheila S. Access to Information Bibliographic Records Cataloging Cost Effectiveness Library Catalogs Online Catalogs User Needs (Information) Defines functionally inaccessible materials as those that have gone through the library's traditional bibliographic processes, but cannot be retrieved when searched by library patrons. Typical examples are given and possible causes are discussed, including traditional cataloging practices and cost considerations. Methods for recognizing functional inaccessibility and improving the situation are suggested. (CLB)
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spellingShingle Interfaces: Functional Inaccessibility in Libraries.
Intner, Sheila S.
Access to Information
Bibliographic Records
Cataloging
Cost Effectiveness
Library Catalogs
Online Catalogs
User Needs (Information)
Interfaces: Functional Inaccessibility in Libraries. Intner, Sheila S. Access to Information Bibliographic Records Cataloging Cost Effectiveness Library Catalogs Online Catalogs User Needs (Information) Defines functionally inaccessible materials as those that have gone through the library's traditional bibliographic processes, but cannot be retrieved when searched by library patrons. Typical examples are given and possible causes are discussed, including traditional cataloging practices and cost considerations. Methods for recognizing functional inaccessibility and improving the situation are suggested. (CLB)
title Interfaces: Functional Inaccessibility in Libraries.
topic Access to Information
Bibliographic Records
Cataloging
Cost Effectiveness
Library Catalogs
Online Catalogs
User Needs (Information)
url https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ405798