| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10519220 | Serials Review | 2005 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Finding and deciphering serials records in online catalogs is a challenge to many library users. To understand and analyze these challenges, the author conducted searches for scientific journal titles in the online catalogs of Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC) libraries. The first part of the study measures the difficulty of retrieving serial records from online catalogs comparing one-word versus multiple-word titles. The second part analyzes displays for complexity by measuring the length of the complete record and the length of the holdings statements. These data show the complexity of displays and indicate the potential confusion that these displays may induce in library users.
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Authors
Kathy (Life Sciences Librarian),