Catalogue 2.0: The Future of the Library Catalogue

The library catalogue has evolved from card catalogs to OPACs, discovery systems, and linked data applications, but users' expectations have never been higher. This edited collection looks ahead to see what the library catalogue might become, including linked data and the Semantic Web, user expectations and needs, bibliographic control, the FRBRization of the catalog, innovations in search and retrieval, and next-generation discovery products and mobile catalogues.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 240 pages
\n Publication date: 31 March 2019
\n Publisher: Facet Publishing
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The library catalog has seen a remarkable transformation over the past 25 years, evolving from traditional card catalogs to modern OPACs, discovery systems, and even linked data applications. While users' expectations of what catalogs can provide in terms of discovery have soared, the future of the library catalog remains uncertain.

To explore this topic in depth, this groundbreaking edited collection brings together a diverse group of international cataloguing practitioners and thought leaders, including Lorcan Dempsey, Emmanuelle Bermès, Marshall Breeding, and Karen Calhoun. Their insights and perspectives shed light on the current state of the art of the library catalog and offer a glimpse into what the catalog might evolve into in the future.

The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on different aspects of the library catalog. Topics covered include linked data and the Semantic Web, user expectations and needs, bibliographic control, the FRBRization of the catalog, innovations in search and retrieval, and next-generation discovery products and mobile catalogs.

Through practical projects and cutting-edge concepts, readers gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the library catalog in the digital age. The book provides valuable insights for cataloguers, metadata specialists, library administrators, managers, systems librarians, user services managers, electronic resources librarians, and digital library project managers. It is also an essential resource for students enrolled in cataloguing, information management, and digital library courses.

As the library landscape continues to evolve, the future of the library catalog remains an exciting and dynamic field. This book serves as a valuable guide for those seeking to stay ahead of the curve and shape the future of this essential tool for information access and discovery.

\n Weight: 45g\n
Dimension: 175 x 130 x 5 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781783303144\n \n