Abstract

Evaluation of data from assessments of full bibliographic displays in academic library OPACs (online public access catalogs) and World Wide Web catalogs against a checklist of desirable features found that OPAC displays scored 58% and Web displays scored 60%. Discusses weaknesses, focusing on those found in the majority of the displays investigated. The evaluation checklist is appended. (PEN)

Citation

Cherry, J.M. (1998). Bibliographic Displays in OPACs and Web Catalogs: How Well Do They Comply with Display Guidelines?. Information Technology and Libraries, 17(3), 124. Retrieved March 25, 2023 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/86481/.

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Keywords

• academic libraries
• Bibliographic Records
• Check Lists
• Comparative Analysis
• Computer Interfaces
• Computer Software Evaluation
• Data Analysis
• Design Preferences
• Evaluation Criteria
• higher education
• information retrieval
• Integrated Library Systems
• Library Automation
• Online Catalogs
• Screen Design (Computers)
• Tables (Data)
• User Needs (Information)
• Vendors
• World Wide Web