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Monyela, Madireng Jane. - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Cataloguing practices from creation to use: A study of Cape Town Metropolitan Public Libraries in Western Cape Province, South Africa
    2019
    Co-Authors: Monyela, Madireng Jane.
    Abstract:

    Doctor of Philosophy (Information Studies) in the School of Social Sciences, College of Humanities, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 2019. ---------------------------------------------- June,Cataloguing is the process of creating metadata representing information sources such as books, sound recordings, digital video disks (DVDs), journals and other materials found in a library or group of libraries. This process requires the use of standardised Cataloguing tools to achieve the bibliographic description, authority control, subject analysis and assignment of classification notation to generate a library catalogue. The well-generated library catalogue serves as an index of a collection of information sources found in libraries that enables the library users to discover which information sources are available and where they are in the library. Such a catalogue should provide information such as the creators’ names, titles, subject terms, standard number, publication area, physical description and notes that describe those information sources to facilitate easy information retrieval. This study sought to investigate Cataloguing practices from creation to use in Cape Town Metropolitan public libraries in South Africa with the aim of deepening the understanding of the importance of Cataloguing standards in creating bibliographic data for the libraries. The study also sought to address the following research questions: “What skills do the cataloguers of Cape Town Metropolitan libraries possess?”, “To what extent do cataloguers in Cape Town Metropolitan public libraries adhere to international standards when creating records in the online catalogue?”, “How are the Cataloguing records created on the system by cataloguers in the Cape Town Metropolitan used within and across the public libraries?”, “How are the new Resource Description and Access (RDA) standards applied in public libraries in the Cape Town Metropolitan to ensure they accommodate entities and attributes as described by the international Cataloguing standards?”, “What records quality control measures are used in computerised Cataloguing by public libraries in the Cape Town Metropolitan?”, “How effective is the computerised Cataloguing system of Cape Town Metropolitan public libraries?”, “What are the challenges experienced by public libraries in the Cape Town Metropolitan in computerised Cataloguing?” The study was underpinned by a combination of the IFLA’s Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records (FRBR), Functional Requirements for Authority Data (FRAD) and Functional Requirements for Subject Authority Data (FRSAD). The study adopted a pragmatic paradigm associated with the mixed methods (MMR) approach where the ii qualitative aspects were dominant. The study adopted a case study design and data were collected using focus group discussions, face-to-face interviews, questionnaires, and document review methods. The population of the study comprised cataloguers, senior librarians, librarians and library assistants of 10 libraries in the City of Cape Town Metropolitan. Reliability and validity of the instruments were ascertained through a pilot study. The data collected were presented and analysed both qualitatively and quantitatively. The qualitative data were analysed thematically, presented in narrative description, while the quantitative data were coded and analysed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), and presented in tables, graphs and charts, where applicable. The findings of the study revealed that although the cataloguers were experienced in their work, some catalogue records did not fully adhere to the Cataloguing rules. Furthermore, there were no continuous development programmes in place to update the cataloguers’ knowledge and cope with dynamic changes in the Cataloguing fields. In addition, the findings revealed that some catalogue records did not have adequate information descriptions to facilitate effective retrieval of information. The study also found that a peer review mechanism was used to facilitate quality control; the system used for Cataloguing did not have all MARC tags and cataloguers experienced some challenges with the use of the Cataloguing standards and assigning subject headings for non-roman sources. From the findings of the study, it was concluded that cataloguers did not adhere to international Cataloguing standards when creating the catalogue records. A number of recommendations were therefore proffered among them that Cape Town Metropolitan Libraries (CCTML) should consider to improve their catalogue quality control measures. Moreover, cataloguers need adequate skills to enable them to implement and sustain the computerised system for Cataloguing and retrieval. The CCTML need policies that provide the guidelines in the application of Cataloguing rules and standards. The Cataloguing Department should consider planning for a re-Cataloguing project to modify the records that did not have enough descriptions on the system Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) to improve retrieval

  • Cataloguing practices from creation to use: a study of Cape Town Metropolitan Public Libraries in Western Cape Province, South Africa.
    2019
    Co-Authors: Monyela, Madireng Jane.
    Abstract:

    Doctor of Philosophy in Information Studies. University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, 2019.Cataloguing is the process of creating metadata representing information sources such as books, sound recordings, digital video disks (DVDs), journals and other materials found in a library or group of libraries. This process requires the use of standardised Cataloguing tools to achieve the bibliographic description, authority control, subject analysis and assignment of classification notation to generate a library catalogue. The well-generated library catalogue serves as an index of a collection of information sources found in libraries that enables the library users to discover which information sources are available and where they are in the library. Such a catalogue should provide information such as the creators’ names, titles, subject terms, standard number, publication area, physical description and notes that describe those information sources to facilitate easy information retrieval. This study sought to investigate Cataloguing practices from creation to use in Cape Town Metropolitan public libraries in South Africa with the aim of deepening the understanding of the importance of Cataloguing standards in creating bibliographic data for the libraries. The study also sought to address the following research questions: “What skills do the cataloguers of Cape Town Metropolitan libraries possess?”, “To what extent do cataloguers in Cape Town Metropolitan public libraries adhere to international standards when creating records in the online catalogue?”, “How are the Cataloguing records created on the system by cataloguers in the Cape Town Metropolitan used within and across the public libraries?”, “How are the new Resource Description and Access (RDA) standards applied in public libraries in the Cape Town Metropolitan to ensure they accommodate entities and attributes as described by the international Cataloguing standards?”, “What records quality control measures are used in computerised Cataloguing by public libraries in the Cape Town Metropolitan?”, “How effective is the computerised Cataloguing system of Cape Town Metropolitan public libraries?”, “What are the challenges experienced by public libraries in the Cape Town Metropolitan in computerised Cataloguing?” The study was underpinned by a combination of the IFLA’s Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records (FRBR), Functional Requirements for Authority Data (FRAD) and Functional Requirements for Subject Authority Data (FRSAD). The study adopted a pragmatic paradigm associated with the mixed methods (MMR) approach where the qualitative aspects were dominant. The study adopted a case study design and data were collected using focus group discussions, face-to-face interviews, questionnaires, and document review methods. The population of the study comprised cataloguers, senior librarians, librarians and library assistants of 10 libraries in the City of Cape Town Metropolitan. Reliability and validity of the instruments were ascertained through a pilot study. The data collected were presented and analysed both qualitatively and quantitatively. The qualitative data were analysed thematically, presented in narrative description, while the quantitative data were coded and analysed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), and presented in tables, graphs and charts, where applicable. The findings of the study revealed that although the cataloguers were experienced in their work, some catalogue records did not fully adhere to the Cataloguing rules. Furthermore, there were no continuous development programmes in place to update the cataloguers’ knowledge and cope with dynamic changes in the Cataloguing fields. In addition, the findings revealed that some catalogue records did not have adequate information descriptions to facilitate effective retrieval of information. The study also found that a peer review mechanism was used to facilitate quality control; the system used for Cataloguing did not have all MARC tags and cataloguers experienced some challenges with the use of the Cataloguing standards and assigning subject headings for non-roman sources. From the findings of the study, it was concluded that cataloguers did not adhere to international Cataloguing standards when creating the catalogue records. A number of recommendations were therefore proffered among them that Cape Town Metropolitan Libraries (CCTML) should consider to improve their catalogue quality control measures. Moreover, cataloguers need adequate skills to enable them to implement and sustain the computerised system for Cataloguing and retrieval. The CCTML need policies that provide the guidelines in the application of Cataloguing rules and standards. The Cataloguing Department should consider planning for a re-Cataloguing project to modify the records that did not have enough descriptions on the system Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) to improve retrieval

Švadlenková Zdenka - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Subject access at National Library of the Czech Republic, user and librarian preference
    2012
    Co-Authors: Švadlenková Zdenka
    Abstract:

    This theses deals with the issues of the subject access to the documents at National Library of the Czech Republic with focus on user and librarian preference. It comprises seven chapters, dealing successively with all aspects and activities related to the subject access and knowledge organization at the National Library of Czech Republic. The first part is devoted to the National Library, its position in the system of the Czech public libraries and its organizational structure. Particular attention is paid to the Acquisition, Bibliography and Cataloguing Department. The second chapter discusses the importance and methods of content analysis, subject access and knowledge organization. Generally characterizes the types of subject retrieval languages and traditional indexing languages with emphasis on those used in the National Library. The third section concerns principles of subject access at NL with emphasis on users' accessibility. It describes new projects, which should facilitate access to provided information. Primarily it mentions authority files, conspectus, UDC. This chapter is followed by specific examples of cataloging in MARC 21 and the importance of each step for final information retrieval. Next chapters describe other activities of the Department of subject access at NK as cooperation..

  • Subject access at National Library of the Czech Republic, user and librarian preference
    Univerzita Karlova Filozofická fakulta, 2012
    Co-Authors: Švadlenková Zdenka
    Abstract:

    Práce se zabývá problematikou věcného zpracování v Národní knihovně České republiky s ohledem na preference uživatelů a knihovníků. Tvoří jí sedm kapitol zabývajících se postupně všemi aspekty a aktivitami souvisejícími s věcným zpracováním v Národní knihovně české republiky. První kapitola je věnována Národní knihovně, jejímu postavení v systému knihoven v ČR a její organizační struktuře. Zvláštní pozornost je věnována odboru zpracování fondů. Druhá kapitola pojednává o významu a metodách obsahové analýzy a věcného pořádání informací. Obecně charakterizuje typy selekčních jazyků a tradičních pořádacích systémů s důrazem na ty, které jsou v Národní knihovně využívané. Ve třetí části jsou konkrétně popsány principy a nástroje věcného zpřístupnění v Národní knihovně ČR a to s důrazem na jejich uživatelskou vstřícnost. Popisuje nové projekty, na kterých knihovna pracuje a které mají výrazným způsobem usnadnit uživatelům přístup k informacím. Zmiňuje především soubory autorit, konspekt a MDT. Tato část je následovaná konkrétními příklady katalogizace v MARC 21. Zde se popisuje celý postup a význam jednotlivých etap pro závěrečné výstupy a vyhledávání. Navazují kapitoly pojednávající o dalších aktivitách věcného zpracování NK, jako je sdílená katalogizace, projekt CIP a skenování obsahů a obálek....This theses deals with the issues of the subject access to the documents at National Library of the Czech Republic with focus on user and librarian preference. It comprises seven chapters, dealing successively with all aspects and activities related to the subject access and knowledge organization at the National Library of Czech Republic. The first part is devoted to the National Library, its position in the system of the Czech public libraries and its organizational structure. Particular attention is paid to the Acquisition, Bibliography and Cataloguing Department. The second chapter discusses the importance and methods of content analysis, subject access and knowledge organization. Generally characterizes the types of subject retrieval languages and traditional indexing languages with emphasis on those used in the National Library. The third section concerns principles of subject access at NL with emphasis on users' accessibility. It describes new projects, which should facilitate access to provided information. Primarily it mentions authority files, conspectus, UDC. This chapter is followed by specific examples of cataloging in MARC 21 and the importance of each step for final information retrieval. Next chapters describe other activities of the Department of subject access at NK as cooperation...Institute of Information Studies and LibrarianshipÚstav informačních studií a knihovnictvíFaculty of ArtsFilozofická fakult

Kofi C - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Retrospective /Backlog Cataloguing: The Experience At The University Of Cape Coast Library, Cape Coast
    'African Journals Online (AJOL)', 2008
    Co-Authors: Ibrahim A-k, Kofi C
    Abstract:

    This paper looked at retrospective Cataloguing in the Library of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) from 1991 to 2004. It was discovered that over twelve thousand (12,000) volumes of books had not been processed or catalogued in this Library. This means that these materials did not have any traces in the public catalogue and therefore their retrieval was very difficult. To clear the backlog a cataloguer from a sister university library was engaged on contract from January to August 1994. By the end of the cataloguer's contract a total of five thousand (5,000) volumes had been catalogued and their records provided in the public catalogues. This paper concludes by suggesting to the library management that librarians in the library be encouraged to take interest in Cataloguing; that the Head of the Cataloguing Department be tasked with the responsibility of seeing to clear the backlog. Finally the paper also suggests that the services of students could be used during holidays to work specifically on the backlog. Keywords: Retrospective Cataloguing, Backlog Cataloguing, University Libraries, University Of Cape CoastGhana Library Journal Vol. 19 (1) 2007 pp. 107-11

Ibrahim A-k - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Retrospective /Backlog Cataloguing: The Experience At The University Of Cape Coast Library, Cape Coast
    'African Journals Online (AJOL)', 2008
    Co-Authors: Ibrahim A-k, Kofi C
    Abstract:

    This paper looked at retrospective Cataloguing in the Library of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) from 1991 to 2004. It was discovered that over twelve thousand (12,000) volumes of books had not been processed or catalogued in this Library. This means that these materials did not have any traces in the public catalogue and therefore their retrieval was very difficult. To clear the backlog a cataloguer from a sister university library was engaged on contract from January to August 1994. By the end of the cataloguer's contract a total of five thousand (5,000) volumes had been catalogued and their records provided in the public catalogues. This paper concludes by suggesting to the library management that librarians in the library be encouraged to take interest in Cataloguing; that the Head of the Cataloguing Department be tasked with the responsibility of seeing to clear the backlog. Finally the paper also suggests that the services of students could be used during holidays to work specifically on the backlog. Keywords: Retrospective Cataloguing, Backlog Cataloguing, University Libraries, University Of Cape CoastGhana Library Journal Vol. 19 (1) 2007 pp. 107-11

Christine Wamunyima Kanyengo - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Knowledge Management Culture among Library Cataloguers: the University of Zambia Library Experience
    DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 2017
    Co-Authors: Chitumbo, Eness Miyanda M. Mrs, Christine Wamunyima Kanyengo
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    This paper assesses knowledge management processes and practices of the Cataloguing Department of the University of Zambia Library; investigates factors that lead to poor working systems among Cataloguers; cause inconsistencies and data redundancy in the library’s database. A case study approach was adopted, with the aim of getting detailed information and insights into the experienced problem of inconsistencies and duplication of the data. Structured questionnaires and interview guides were used to collect data. The results show that there is little knowledge sharing and transfer amongst the cataloguers; use of existing rules or standards such as Anglo American Cataloguing Rules and Library of Congress Cataloguing Schedules with its Subject Headings is compromised by the poor grounding of Cataloguers. The study indicates that there is no system in place to manage tacit knowledge; lack of proper training and skills in Cataloguing and; not being able to seek help from colleagues; lack the ability of verifying the existence of materials in the database before working on them and simply human error. There is little systematic knowledge sharing and transfer of knowledge among cataloguers. Although there is use of existing standards; this is compromised by lack of knowledge of Cataloguing. The study also identifies formulation of policies on the sharing of knowledg