The Universal Standard Bibliographic Code USBC its use for cleaning, merging and controlling large databases

The history of the Universal Standard Bibliographic Code USBC is traced from its original concept as a machine generated control number to its present status as a means of merging catalogues, eliminating duplication and providing quality control in machinebased bibliographic databases. Details are g...

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Published in:Program : electronic library and information systems 1988-02, Vol.22 (2), p.117-132
Main Authors: Ayres, F.H., Huggill, J.A.W., Yannakoudakis, E.J.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The history of the Universal Standard Bibliographic Code USBC is traced from its original concept as a machine generated control number to its present status as a means of merging catalogues, eliminating duplication and providing quality control in machinebased bibliographic databases. Details are given of the early research work, the feasibility study that was carried out in connection with the United Kingdom Library Database System UKLDS, the DOCMATCH Project and the work on expert systems. A resum is given of the present work and proposed areas for research.
ISSN:0033-0337
DOI:10.1108/eb046992