The Ethics and Integrity of Cataloging

The Ethics and Integrity of Cataloging

Through a review of the professional values and responsibilities with which catalogers identify most, i.e., patron service and the integrity of the catalog, this paper explores the significance of the professional catalogers' role when faced with major challenges to their ability to provide ser...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of library administration 2008-01, Vol.47 (3-4), p.173-190
1. Verfasser: Ferris, Anna M.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
bibliographic control
catalogers' judgment
Cataloging
Ethics
Librarians
librarianship
Library cataloguing
values
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Zusammenfassung:Through a review of the professional values and responsibilities with which catalogers identify most, i.e., patron service and the integrity of the catalog, this paper explores the significance of the professional catalogers' role when faced with major challenges to their ability to provide service and maintain the integrity of the catalog.
ISSN:0193-0826
1540-3564
DOI:10.1080/01930820802186514