From Clay Tablets to Web, Kumar
Reference¶
Kumar, Shiv. 2013. "From Clay Tablets to Web: Journey of Library Catalogue" DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology 33.1: 45-54.
Summary¶
Discusses the evolution of library catalogues from clay tablets to the web-based catalogue - We can imagine three (there are many more) distinct stages: 1. Clay Tablets 2. Dewey Decimal system 3. Web portals - This document essentially explains the different ways (any the simplification of) classifying text - Now, OPAC (computerized catalogue) systems serve the purpose to catalogue but also unifying intergrated systems such as, - library activities, serial control system, circulation system, financial system - These OPACs should be tested for efficacy frequently - These opac systems will develop into the future, as we establish more efficent