Abstract

Three articles describe procedures used for retrospective conversion: MITINET/retro system in Wisconsin and efforts to create statewide bibliographic database; retrocon process for Library Computer System circulation/resource-sharing system in Illinois academic libraries; use of REMARC to build online catalog at Johns Hopkins University. Authority control in retrocon process is addressed. (References) (EJS)

Citation

Bocher, R. (1984). Special Section: Retrospective Conversion. Information Technology and Libraries, 3(3), 267. Retrieved May 29, 2022 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/169565/.

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Keywords

• academic libraries
• Cataloging
• databases
• higher education
• Library Automation
• Library Catalogs
• Library Circulation
• Library Cooperation
• Library Networks
• Library Technical Processes
• ONLINE SYSTEMS