Cataloging from the Center: Improving e-Book Cataloging on a Consortial Level. Issue 7 (17th November 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Flynn, Emily Alinder; Kilkenny, Erin
• Is Part Of: Cataloging & classification quarterly. Volume 55:Issue 7/8(2017)
• Page Start: 630
• Page End: 643
• Publication Date: 2017-11-17
• Subjects: Cataloging -- college and university libraries -- cooperative cataloging -- electronic books -- case studies; Cataloging -- Periodicals; Classification -- Books -- Periodicals; 025.3
• DOI: 10.1080/01639374.2017.1358787
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0163-9374

Abstract

ABSTRACT: In 2014, the Ohio Library and Information Network (OhioLINK) overhauled its consortial cataloging workflows by switching to what has been termed a model of "cataloging from the center." For more than 20 years, the Ohio academic library consortium relied on volunteers from its member institutions to catalog consortially purchased materials. Consolidating the consortial cataloging into the OhioLINK office allowed for revising the various workflows. Since 2014, the cataloging workflows for these shared electronic resources have improved efficiencies, allowing records to be provided to members in a more timely manner.