Assessing Bibliographic Inaccuracy as a Contributing Factor for Unintended Loss in Shared Print Monograph Programs
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| Title: | Assessing Bibliographic Inaccuracy as a Contributing Factor for Unintended Loss in Shared Print Monograph Programs |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Helen N. Levenson, Sara Amato, Ian Bogus, Fern E. Brody, Mary Miller, Jacob Nadal |
| Source: | College & Research Libraries. 2024 85(7):1021-1034. |
| Availability: | Association of College and Research Libraries. 50 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611. e-mail: acrl@ala.org; Web site: http://crl.acrl.org |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 14 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research Tests/Questionnaires |
| Descriptors: | Libraries, Library Automation, Library Materials, Library Services, Books, Shared Resources and Services, Bibliographic Databases, Online Catalogs, Accuracy, Library Networks |
| DOI: | 10.5860/crl.85.7.1021 |
| ISSN: | 0010-0870 2150-6701 |
| Abstract: | Shared print programs are helping their member libraries right-size their collections. As they do, there are concerns about the adverse impact of bibliographic inaccuracies. This paper studies bibliographic record inaccuracies and the resulting frequency of mismatches between an item owned and the record representing ownership. Through analysis of interlibrary loan (ILL) survey data, the authors found an overall low rate of bibliographic inaccuracy, and that inaccuracies rarely prevented library staff from verifying the ownership of the item. The authors review how this finding contributes to confidence in library holding records, which is necessary for evaluating the optimal number of copies in shared print networks and for minimizing the risk in withdrawal decisions. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1449414 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Shared print programs are helping their member libraries right-size their collections. As they do, there are concerns about the adverse impact of bibliographic inaccuracies. This paper studies bibliographic record inaccuracies and the resulting frequency of mismatches between an item owned and the record representing ownership. Through analysis of interlibrary loan (ILL) survey data, the authors found an overall low rate of bibliographic inaccuracy, and that inaccuracies rarely prevented library staff from verifying the ownership of the item. The authors review how this finding contributes to confidence in library holding records, which is necessary for evaluating the optimal number of copies in shared print networks and for minimizing the risk in withdrawal decisions. |
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| ISSN: | 0010-0870 2150-6701 |
| DOI: | 10.5860/crl.85.7.1021 |
