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A CATLINE SDI for the reference department: collection development and current awareness tool
1School of Library and Informational Science, University of Missouri-Columbia 65211.
Bulletin of the Medical Library Association
|October 1, 1987
Summary
CATLINE selected dissemination of information (SDI) services effectively support health sciences libraries. This method enhances current awareness and collection development using key CATLINE data elements over three years.
Area of Science:
- Library and Information Science
- Health Sciences Librarianship
Background:
- Academic health sciences libraries require efficient tools for managing information resources.
- Current awareness and collection development are critical functions for reference departments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a method for utilizing CATLINE SDI as a dual-purpose tool.
- To report on three years of practical experience with this service in an academic setting.
Main Methods:
- Implementing a CATLINE SDI service for health sciences reference.
- Analyzing the utility of four specific CATLINE data elements: AI, SL, MH, and SH.
Main Results:
- Demonstrated the successful application of CATLINE SDI over a three-year period.
- Highlighted the value of Abstracting and Indexing (AI), Shelving Location (SL), MeSH Heading (MH), and Subheading Qualifier (SH) data elements.
Conclusions:
- CATLINE SDI is a viable and effective strategy for enhancing current awareness.
- This approach significantly aids in collection development for health sciences libraries.