Meta Access Query

Meta Access Query

One of the assignments of the ALCTS Task Force to Define Bibliographic Access in the Electronic Environment is to recommend acceptable alternatives to traditional methods of cataloging.

In order to get a more complete picture of the current state of cataloging practices, we would like to investigate the existence of any innovative approaches to provide bibliographic access to and control of electronic resources which are significantly different from standard cataloging.

For example, we would like to investigate the use of SGML, TEI headers, and others in mapping MARC records. We would also like to know if there are non-traditional subject heading and classification tools in use.

If you are conducting a relevant project, please provide the following information:

  1. When did the project start?
  2. How many records have you done?
  3. Are you using any specific software?
  4. Does the project concentrate on one type of materials only?
  5. Are there any written descriptions or documentation, on the web or in print?
Please send your email responses to melsher@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu by March 20. Your assistance will enable the Task Force to complete the project at hand.

After the ALA Summer meeting, the Task Force on Metadata agreed that the survey should be sent again to other listserves. In December 1996, the survey was posted to the following groups:

Once again, there were very few responses to the query. It is interesting to note that two of the five responses came from Europe. The summary of responses received has been added to the previous summary list.
Last updated: 2/13/97
By: Judy Ahronheim jaheim@umich.edu