Rule of Three

Lin, Joseph C.

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“…Brunt 41 noted that eliminating the rule of three could improve retrieval by forcing cataloguers to create legitimate entries under names other than those that appear most prominently on the title page. Lin 42 suggested that all main authors should be used as catalog entries, and asked why three authors should be used, rather than two, four, five, or even more. Does appearance at the head of the list of authors on the title page mean that this particular author's contribution was greater, or that the name is better known?…”

Section: Analysis Of Author Access Pointsmentioning

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Consequences of Applying Cataloguing Codes for Author Entries to the Spanish National Library Online Catalogs

Ruiz-Pérez

2001

Cataloging & Classification Quarterly

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ABSTRACT. In this empirical study of a sample of catalog records I investigate the implications for information retrieval of the rules for choosing author access points in online catalogs. Aims: To obtain data that can be used to inform a revision of current cataloguing rules, and to propose more functional criteria aimed at improving the retrieval of information located on the basis of author names. Material and methods: A total of 838 records from the Biblioteca Nacional Española (Spanish National Library) were examined to analyze the use of authorities as access points. Authors were classified as creative or non-creative to facilitate the analysis. The variables investigated were author source location, potential author access points, actual entries used in the record, and loss of potential entry points. Results: A total of 3566 potential author access points were identified (mean of 4.25 per record). The title page yielded 57.3% of all potential access points, the table of contents yielded 33.5%, and other sources accounted for the remaining 9.1%. A total of 2125 potential authors were not used as access points in the records (overall loss of 59.5%). A total of 960 authors named on the title page were not used as entries (30.23% loss). In works with up to three authors per responsibility function, 24.8% of the authors were not used as entry points. In works with more than three authors, 75.2% of the potential access points were un-

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Section: Analysis Of Author Access Pointsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Consequences of Applying Cataloguing Codes for Author Entries to the Spanish National Library Online Catalogs

Ruiz-Pérez

2001

Cataloging & Classification Quarterly

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Drug Discovery in Africa

Chibale¹,

Davies‐Coleman²,

Masimirembwa³

2012

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The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. While the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication, neither the authors nor the editors nor the publisher can accept any legal responsibility for any errors or omissions that may be made. The publisher makes no warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein.

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From Diagnostics to Learning Success

Beck¹,

Zlatkin‐Troitschanskaia²

2013

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Rule of Three

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Consequences of Applying Cataloguing Codes for Author Entries to the Spanish National Library Online Catalogs

Consequences of Applying Cataloguing Codes for Author Entries to the Spanish National Library Online Catalogs

Drug Discovery in Africa

From Diagnostics to Learning Success

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