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Medeiros, N. The Catalog’s Last Stand, 2007. In OCLC Systems & Services. Emerald. pp.235-237. (Published) [Journal Article (Print/Paginated)].

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Author(s):	Medeiros, Norm
Title:	The Catalog’s Last Stand
Subjects:	H. Information sources, supports, channels > HM. OPAC's L. Information technology and library technology > LR. OPAC systems I. Information treatment for information services > IA. Cataloguing, bibliographic control
Date:	2007
Abstract:	This article describes the uncertain future of the online catalog, and the tension that exists between creating a cataloging code that meets user needs while adhering to principles deemed important by the cataloging community. Underscoring this tension are the provocative questions posited by the Taiga Steering Committee, which call into question the future of libraries.
Publication:	OCLC Systems & Services
Volume:	23
Number:	3
Starting page:	235
Ending page:	237
Publisher:	Emerald
Keywords:	online catalog ; OPAC ; RDA ; Resource Description and Access ; cataloging ; Taiga Forum
Country:	United States
Type:	Journal Article (Print/Paginated)
Rights:	http://eprints.rclis.org/copyright/

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