Subject retrieval in the new central library catalog of Cairo University and its impact on the catalog efficiency : An Empirical Study

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قسم المکتبات والمعلومات جامعة القاهرة

Abstract

The study addressed the online catalog of the New Central Library of Cairo
University is available on the Internet in terms of measuring the efficiency of the
subject searching, This catalog was addressed three major themes: First: Study
search interfaces in this catalog to determine the types and levels of search
done, Second, measuring the extent to commitment responsible for subject
analysis of new central library catalog application of subject cataloging rules,
Third, determine the accuracy of the application of Marc bibliographic terms of
Subject Access points (6xx) used in bibliographic records listed on the catalog
understudy, As well as for indicators and identifiers to them.
The study adopted in dealing with this catalog on two methods : first, the
case study method, while the second is descriptive analytical method, the data
collection tools are represented in the direct examination of the subject headings
and bibliographic records listed on the online catalog of the new Central Library
of the Cairo University, The information was collected concerning the procedures
for subject analysis, and its steps, and tools of the page devoted to that available
Central Library site on the Internet.

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