Classification and Indexing in Yeshiva Libraries: Analysis of the Systems,Their Sources and Development

This article investigates the forms of classification and indexing found in yeshiva libraries in the State of Israel. The yeshiva (plural: yeshivot) is a Jewish educational institution that focuses on the study of traditional religious texts, primarily the Talmud and the Bible. The research goal was to analyze classification and indexing systems in these libraries, examine how they evolve, and to compare the yeshiva classification systems used in practice to Jewish studies classification in other classification systems. This study can help us understand how classification systems develop and what the cognitive, philosophical, and administrative processes that lie behind them are.     

De-Professionalization of Cataloging and Classification Practitioners in the Digital Environment: Retooling and Reskilling Issues in Academic Libraries in Nigeria

Abstract

This article discusses issues of de-professionalization that is fast eroding cataloging and classification practices in academic libraries in Nigeria. It focuses on the factors that led to de-professionalization, its effect on cataloging and classification practices, and the need to re-strategize by retooling and reskilling the cataloging librarian in order to continue to remain relevant in the digital environment.     

英国电子图书馆及大学图书馆发展概况与特点

介绍英国电子图书馆项目(eLib)的发展阶段、特点，以及作为eLib后续的分布式国家电子资源计划(DNER)和信息环境计划(IE)的内容。     

数字图书馆系统架构研究评述

软件系统架构设计处于软件系统开发的早期,是系统开发的重要组成部分。是否有一个稳定的软件架构,对软件的质量和成本影响很大,也是系统开发成败的重要因素与前提。文章对2004年至2010年以来国内外数字图书馆系统架构研究相关文献进行了梳理总结,从业务维度、要素维度对当前的研究进行了分类分析,对数字图书馆系统架构的研究特征、研究趋势与存在问题进行了总结评述,期望能够对理清数字图书馆系统建设的思路、指导数字图书馆系统建设的进一步实践提供有益的参考。     

Adapting the Brian Deer Classification System for Aanischaaukamikw Cree Cultural Institute

This case study examines Aanischaaukamikw Cree Culture Institute, a Cree museum and resource center in the Oujé-Bougoumou, Quebec, and the institute's adaptation of the Brian Deer Classification System for use in their library. It gives an overview of the process of adapting Brian Deer for Quebec-focused classification in a small Aboriginal library, detailing the research, planning, testing, and implementation of the project. The value, merits, and disadvantages of adapting the Deer Classification System are addressed.     

从文献调研看国外公共图书馆分馆读者服务研究

对国外有关公共图书馆分馆读者服务研究的论文和文章进行统计分析,从论文年代、来源期刊和文献语种等方面论述了研究所呈现出的特征,最后对相关文献的内容作了进一步分析,指出了研究的重点。     

The Perfect Storm: A Review of the Literature on Increased Noise Levels in Academic Libraries

The combination of new technologies, changing librarian roles, and a generation of “digital native” students has led to an increase in noise levels in academic libraries. The authors present a review of the literature on increased noise levels in academic libraries in an attempt to identify best practices for adapting libraries to noise and to assist reference librarians who must confront disruptive patrons. They discuss such practices as zoning libraries, furniture arrangement, written policies, signage, and peer policing for noise.     

高职院校图书馆建设研究述评

文章对2001～2010年间我国高职院校图书馆建设方面的研究论文进行了简单述评,得出了其研究现状,为今后的研究提供了参考。     

Classification and Subject Indexing Issues at a Mexican Library Specializing in Law Research

Abstract

Subject indexing and classification of law resources is a complex issue due to several factors: specialized meanings of legal terms, meanings across different branches of law, terms in legal systems from diverse countries, and terms in different languages. These issues led to the development of a classification and subject indexing system which will help answer the major challenges of indexing and classifying law resources in the Research Institute Library at the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Adopting its own classification required interdisciplinary work between law and information organization specialists, constant updating by legal specialists and others beyond the Legal Research Institute; and the sharing of this classification system with other institutions. Now, this classification system is used by important institutions that specialize in law, such as the network of Libraries of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation of Mexico. The purpose of this article is to show why and how this law classification and subject system was developed and is continuously being updated by libarians and law scholars in order for it to meet their specific needs.     

Health and Safety in the United Kingdom Higher Education Libraries: A Review of the Literature

The focus of this article is to review the literature relating to health and safety in UK Higher Education libraries. This will include an overview of the literature on accident theories and also the human element. Various key findings emerge from this analysis. Personal safety is achieved through self-responsibility, following guidelines and having a working knowledge of reporting procedures. A safety culture in the work environment is developed through a proactive approach on the part of management, the provision of information, training, and carrying out safety inspections. These inspections are aimed at preventing the environment from creating a situation where an accident could occur. There can never be a work environment in which no accidents will occur and best practice can only minimize the risk of accidents.     

传统图书馆与图书馆传统

指出所谓“传统图书馆”这个提法本身并不科学,但图书馆传统则是客观存在的。图书 馆传统包括古代图书馆的传统、近代图书馆的传统和现代图书馆的传统。     

Metadata Practices in Academic and Non-Academic Libraries for Digital Projects: A Survey

This article presents the results of a survey examining and comparing the metadata practices of academic and non-academic libraries regarding digital projects. It explores the types of metadata and vocabularies utilized, issues of interoperability, end-user-created metadata, and staffing for metadata planning and creation. Participants from 87 academic libraries and 40 non-academic libraries responded to the survey. The survey found that, despite their different environments, academic and non-academic libraries engage in similar metadata practices. The majority of the participating libraries have metadata librarians, who are the primary staff members responsible for all metadata activities. Academic libraries tend to use more metadata schemes, plan for metadata interoperability more frequently, and are more likely to have created new positions responsible for metadata for digital projects.     

高校图书馆数据存储系统扩容解决方案探讨

图书馆电子资源量的急剧扩大，使得作为其载体的数据存储系统也需要不断地进行扩容。构建双塔式SAN方案是存储设备扩容的一种行之有效的方法。本文就此方法做一探讨。     

重视乡镇图书馆建设完善农村文化服务体系

论文从我国乡镇图书馆的现状出发,剖析了乡镇图书馆滑坡的主要原因。提出了发展乡镇图书馆的对策:法律上确定乡镇图书馆的地位;将乡镇图书馆建设列入乡镇政府考核内容,加强创优评选;尝试以分馆制为主的多种发展模式。     

我国公共图书馆弱势群体信息服务文献综述(2001-2010)

分析2001-2010年我国公共图书馆弱势群体信息服务的研究现状,包括理论研究、具体措施、信息/知识援助、实证研究、信息咨询、各类弱势群体的研究和国外经验介绍。目前的研究存在着概念界定模糊、论文数量偏少和可行性有待验证等问题。     

Use of Dewey Decimal Classification by Academic Libraries in the United States

Abstract

Nearly 25 years have elapsed since the last comprehensive measure of the percentage of academic libraries that employ the Dewey and Library of Congress systems of classification. To provide updated statistics, the researchers surveyed all 3793 academic libraries via their online catalogs. The findings indicate that the use of Dewey has declined over the past four decades. Teachers’ Colleges and Community Colleges in particular have higher rates of Dewey use than large research or professional universities. This information may help support academic library reclassification decisions.     

俄罗斯数字图书馆理论与实践评述

俄罗斯数字图书馆进展, 在经历了“概念阶段”、“务实阶段”后, 步入数字化信息资源库建设阶段和数字图书馆技术、研究、选择和实施阶段, 即将面临数字化图书馆的综合性研究阶段。     

面向21世纪的专门图书馆事业发展战略构想

ＣＬＡＳＳＮＵＭＢＥＲＧ２５９．２美国未来学家奈比斯特说：人类社会发展中,农业社会总是重视过去,工业社会总是重视现在,未来的信息社会总是重视未来。当今世界已经进入信息社会,其主旋律就是要把握未来的发展。作为图书馆事业三大系统之一的专门图书馆事业,在当...     

构建以图书馆为中心的数字图书馆体系

构建以图书馆为中心的数字图书馆体系,图书馆应以资源加工整合和发展读者服务体系为数字图书馆建设的核心目标。图书馆应发挥自身优势,加速进行数字资源建设;借助数字图书馆的软件平台,努力开展各种读者服务,尽快使我国的数字图书馆建设跟上时代发展步伐。参考文献4。     

Authority Control in Academic Libraries in the United States: A Survey

ABSTRACT

Authority control is an important part of the cataloging process, but relatively little research has been conducted related to its practice in academic libraries. In addition, few studies have been conducted regarding staffing and training issues related to authority control. To examine these issues, a survey was developed and e-mailed to academic libraries at 258 institutions designated by the year 2000 Carnegie Classification as either Doctoral/Research Extensive or Intensive level. The survey consisted of questions relating to authority control practices and staffing and training issues related to authority control. One hundred ninety-three institutions responded for a return rate of 75 percent. The survey results indicate that authority control was practiced and highly valued by the vast majority of respondents and that many would like additional time, funding, and personnel to do more authority control work in their libraries.