Ted,
For a pretty good assessment of the motives, I invite you to read Karen
Markey's The Online Library Catalog
Paradise Lost and Paradise Regained?
(http://www.dlib.org/dlib/january07/markey/01markey.html) Karen
Calhoun's report is significant but it is part of a mix of perspectives
on where and how to evolve library information systems, all based on
user service. Calhoun and others are concerned with serving users as
their primary goal, not saving money. It is generally and explicitly
acknowledged that costs associated with evolving library services will
be significant, if reallocated.
I'll look at the FAST vs. LCSH examples you provided links to. Thanks.
Good weekend!
Allen Mullen
Ted P Gemberling writes:
"But as I said before, when I read the Calhoun Report, money always
seems to be the "elephant in the room,"
even when it's not mentioned."
Received on Fri May 18 2007 - 15:21:20 EDT