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OCLC: A Review

Beall, Jeffrey (2008) OCLC: A Review, in Roberto, K.R., Eds. Radical Cataloging: Essays at the Front, pp. 85-93. McFarland.

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Abstract

This chapter reviews OCLC, Inc. Included in the discussion are OCLC's Connexion software, WebJunction, resource sharing, bibliographic record quality, and OCLC's public relations.

Keywords:OCLC, Cataloging, Connexion, resource sharing
Subjects:H. Information sources, supports, channels.
L. Information technology and library technology. > LZ. None of these, but in this section.
I. Information treatment for information services > IA. Cataloging, bibliographic control.
ID Code:13701
Deposited By:Beall, Jeffrey
Deposited On:05 June 2008
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