Document (#31254)

Author

Charbonneau, M.D.

Title

Production benchmarks for catalogers in academic libraries : are we there yet?

Source

Library resources and technical services. 49(2005) no.1, S.40-48

Year

2005

Abstract

This paper examines existing library and personnel literature to determine whether any strides have been made among academic libraries in determining cataloging productivity benchmarks. The perceived importance of performance evaluations based on quantitative and qualitative standards is explored, as is the intended effect of established cataloging production norms. The pros and cons of cataloging benchmarks are analyzed from four different perspectives: library administration, library human resources, cataloging managers, and cataloging staff. The paper concludes that additional research is needed in order to determine whether established production cataloging benchmarks are feasible and meaningful within academic libraries.

Theme

Formalerschließung

Location

USA

Area

Wissenschaftliche Bibliotheken

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