Planning of Library Retro-conversion

Authors

  • Manju Naika
     Central Library, IIT Bombay, Mumbai 400 076

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/2009/v46i3/44148

Keywords:

Retro-conversion, Library Automation Planning, MARC Standard

Abstract

The present study guides library professionals who have not yet automated their library. After familiarizing themselves with some techniques, they should be able to start the strategies outlined in the article for retro conversion. It discusses the practical issues involved in retro conversion work like, methodologies and steps involved in each method. The solution presented here can be used as an effective tool for successful completion of library retrospective conversion.

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References

Harrod’s Glossary, Ed.5, Gower. 1984, p861

Heartsill Young. The ALA glossary of library and information science. Chicago: American Library Association, 1983

Schultze (L M). A Beginner’s guide to copy cataloging in OCLC/PRISM. Englewood: Libraries Unlimited, Inc. 1995.

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How to Cite

Naika, M. (2013). Planning of Library Retro-conversion. Journal of Information and Knowledge, 46(3), 295–304. https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/2009/v46i3/44148

Issue

Volume 46, Issue 3, September 2009

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Articles

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Received 2013-12-30
Accepted 2013-12-30