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MECHANIZATION OF CATALOGING PROCEDURES.

F G KILGOUR

    Bulletin of the Medical Library Association
    |April 1, 1965
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    The Columbia-Harvard-Yale Medical Libraries Computerization Project developed a mechanized system for producing catalog cards. This automated process streamlines library cataloging, yielding final-ready cards at 12.5 cents each.

    Area of Science:

    • Library Science
    • Information Science
    • Medical Informatics

    Background:

    • Traditional catalog card production is labor-intensive.
    • The need for efficient and cost-effective library cataloging solutions is growing.
    • Medical libraries face unique challenges in managing large volumes of information.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To implement and evaluate a mechanized procedure for producing library catalog cards.
    • To reduce the cost and increase the efficiency of catalog card generation.
    • To create a system for producing final-form catalog cards ready for filing.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized the Columbia-Harvard-Yale Medical Libraries Computerization Project.
    • Developed a workflow involving worksheets, punched cards, and an IBM 1401 computer.
    Keywords:
    AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSINGCATALOGINGCOMPUTERS, DIGITAL

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  • Employed magnetic tape for processing punched card data.
  • Used an 870 Document Writer for final card printing.

    • Main Results:

    • Successfully operationalized a mechanized catalog card production system.
    • Produced catalog cards in final form, ready for immediate filing.
    • Achieved a production cost of 12.5 cents per card.

    Conclusions:

    • The mechanized procedure significantly enhances efficiency in catalog card production.
    • The system offers a cost-effective solution for medical libraries.
    • Automation in library cataloging is feasible and beneficial.