Table of contents
From Golden Retriever(?) to GUI ‐ recent OPAC developments at Newcastle
Elizabeth HarbordDescribes how Advance online public access catalogue (OPAC) was introduced to Newcastle University Library in September 1993 and shows how users adapted to this system. Suggests…
The development of Technical Services performance measures in Newcastle University Library
John MorrowDiscusses the contribution made by Alan Jeffreys to the development of performance measurement in the Technical Services section of Newcastle University Library. Considers the…
The Golden Retriever bites back: using the catalogue for user surveying
Ian R.M. MowatReviews the development of the catalogue in the light of changing needs and changing technology. Current development of the interactive catalogue coincides with an increased need…
Common MARC, or vivent les différences?
Ross BourneInvestigates the history of the machine‐readable catalogue (MARC). Compares US and UK attitudes to MARC and raises the fact that US and British standards are incompatible…
Bibliographic standards for the New Age
Pat OddyDiscusses the place of traditional bibliographic standards in the new electronic age. Questions the more extreme predictions of Internet enthusiasts concerning the future of…
End‐user searches and search path maps: a discussion
Frances SlackExamines the development of online public access catalogues of the last 15 years and how this has promoted the use of automated information retrieval systems. Investigates how…
Retrospective conversion of library catalogues in UK institutions of higher education A quantitative analysis
Russell SweeneyAs part of an investigation as to whether a national retrospective catalogue conversion programme is justified, presents a summary of the results of a survey of retrospective…
In memoriam: Performance indicators and time analysis in the bibliographic records section of Aston University Library & Information Services
Michael GaleDescribes the development of performance indicators in the bibliographic records section since 1988. The timeliness of the section’s output was perceived to be more relevant from…
Is the future of MARC assured?
Mortaza KokabiThe machine‐readable catalogue (MARC) is now more than 20 years old. It has been, and still is, criticized from different points of view. Reviews some of the positive and negative…