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Catalog card production with a programmable terminal

E McTigue, M E Robinson, B Saver

    Bulletin of the Medical Library Association
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    A programmable terminal and printer system streamlines small medical library cataloging. This efficient method produces full catalog card sets from a single data entry, reducing costs and speeding up book processing.

    Area of Science:

    • Library and Information Science
    • Medical Librarianship
    • Information Management

    Background:

    • Traditional cataloging in small medical libraries can be time-consuming and resource-intensive.
    • Manual data entry for catalog cards increases the risk of errors and delays.
    • The need for efficient and cost-effective cataloging solutions is paramount for specialized libraries.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a novel application of a programmable terminal and printer for cataloging in a small medical library.
    • To evaluate the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of this automated cataloging approach.
    • To demonstrate how to produce full sets of catalog cards with minimal manual intervention.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing a programmable terminal and printer in a standalone, local mode, independent of a central computer.

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  • Performing a single typing of descriptive cataloging data and subject tracings.
  • Generating complete sets of catalog cards automatically after initial data input.

    • Main Results:

    • Full sets of catalog cards are produced efficiently after a single typing of essential data.
    • Books can be cataloged on the same day they are received by the library.
    • The cost per cataloged book is approximately one dollar, covering equipment rental, card stock, and staff time.

    Conclusions:

    • The described system offers a practical and economical solution for cataloging in small medical libraries.
    • This approach significantly reduces the time required for cataloging and improves workflow.
    • The cost-effectiveness and speed make this method highly suitable for resource-constrained library environments.