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Item The Southwest Texas State College Library Considers "Books for College Libraries"(Texas Library Association, 1968-10) Snowden, Dorothy P.Before a copy of Books for College Libraries was received by the Southwest Texas State College Library, reference librarians had searched library literature for reports of library holdings compared with what had become known as "the California list." It was with interest and enthusiasm that the reference department in November 1967 began checking the SWTSC public catalog against the 53,400 titles on the 897 pages of titles in Books for College Libraries. By the time this task was completed in May, 1968, no comparison between a college library collection outside of California colleges and BCL had been nationally published.Item Treatment of Persian Materials in the National Union Catalog(1976-05) Khosh-khui, Sam AbolghasemThis study investigates the treatment of the Persian materials in the National Union Catalog (NUC). As there is no subject approach to NUC for the time being, and since Library of Congress determines American cataloging and classification procedure, the Library of Congress Catalog--Books:Subjects is selected as the basis of the study of NUC. It is assumed that NUC will reflect much the same characteristics. Persian materials are defined as those titles listed under the subject headings given in Appendix A of this report. This study compares a random sample of 5 per cent of the Persian materials with a sample at 2 per cent of the American materials (both samples are equal in number). American materials are defined as the titles listed under the subject headings similar to the subject headings selected in the process of random sampling of the Persian materials. The list of American subject headings is given in Appendix B of this report. The comparison of the two samples includes: the matching of depth of subject indexing, the average of added entries, the amount of bibliographical information, the language of these materials, and classification information. In addition to the comparison of the locations of Persian materials are determined and the list of the locations is given in Appendix C. The classification number of those Persian materials titles which have both Library of Congress Classification and Dewey Decimal classification are analyzed to show the difference of classifying Persian materials by either of these classifications. The findings suggest more research on the classification of Persian materials. The result is that Persian and American materials are treated approximately equally, and any difference is due to the composition of the language of these materials which has affect on determining the classification number.Item Subject Guide to Iranian Librarianship Literature in English, 19th - 20th Century(Iranian Documentation Centre, 1976-12) Khosh-khui, Sam AbolghasemThis guide attempts to be a step towards preparation of a complete and comprehensive bibliography about library and information science activities in Iran.Item AACR2 One Year Later: Implementation at the [Indiana University] Undergraduate Library(Indiana University Librarians Association, 1982-12) Khosh-khui, Sam Abolghasem; Weinryb, HerbNo abstract prepared.Item Statistical Analysis of the Association between Library of Congress Subject Headings and Their Corresponding Class Notations in Main Classes of LCC and DDC(1985-05) Khosh-khui, Sam AbolghasemA database consisting of 101,347 of the Library of Congress MARC records was created and the Library of Congress Classification (LCC), and Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) were analyzed to determine variations in the association between LCSHs and LCC/DDC notations with respect to the variations in the number of LCSHs per record, the order of headings in records and the sorting of entries. The analysis showed that as the number of LCSHs per record increased, the association between LCSHs and class notations decreased. The probability of having identical class notations for identical LCSHs in single-heading records was found to be significantly higher than in multiple-headings records. Association of LCSHs and class notations with respect to the variation in the order of LCSHs revealed that LCSHs which were listed first had a significantly higher association with class notations than the succeeding headings. The main classes within each classification system were significantly different at the 0.001 level. The difference between associations measures in the subject catalog and the shelf list catalog was significant at the 0.001 level in bibliographic records with a different number of LCSHs per record and for LCSHs listed first, but there was not a significant difference for headings listed second or more. The difference between the association of LCSH with LCC and the association of LCSH and DDC was significant in the bibliographic records with a single LCSH and for headings listed first. The study indicated that the class notations are not consistently assigned to subject headings: LCSH, LCC, and DDC should be improved to increase the associations between subject headings and class notations. In filing identical subject headings, it would be more logical to subarrange entries by number/order of headings in records. In developing a pattern-recognition algorithm to compute class notations or LCSHs when either one of the two is known, going from LCSHs to computer class notations is more likely recommended that the reverse approach, and LCC would be a better choice than DDC.Item Serials Title Changes and Successive Entries in OCLC Bibliographic Database(The Haworth Press, Inc., 1986-10) Khosh-khui, Sam AbolghasemA random sample of OCLC serials bibliographic records, being changed at least once, was analyzed to find out if frequency of title changes varies significantly with variation in issuing source, country of publication, language, frequency, regularity, and subject content of serials. The title changes in serials published by different issuing sources, countries, languages, frequencies, regularities, and subject content were significantly different. Serials published by the Federal and state governments had a higher rate of title changes than serials published by nongovernmental bodies. Serials published in the United States had the highest rate of change. Serials issued in two to three languages were changed less frequently than serials issued in one, or more than three languages. Semimonthly, monthly, and bimonthly serials were changed more frequently than serials with other frequencies of publication. Serials published irregularly with a predictable pattern of publication were changed more often than serials issued regularly or completely irregularly. Serials in the fields of science and technology had a higher rate of title change than serials published in other fields.Item Effects of Subject Specificity: Part I: Specificity of LC Subject Headings and Depth of Subject Analysis in Monographic Records(The Haworth Press, Inc., 1986-12) Khosh-khui, Sam AbolghasemSubject headings in 7834 LC monographic MARC records were analyzed to determine relationship between the specificity of LC Subject Headings and the number of subject headings per bibliographic record. The findings indicated that a weak inverse correlation existed between the specificity of LC Subject Headings and the number of subject headings assigned to each document. The study concluded that using more specific subject headings does not reduce the mean of headings per bibliographic record. The number of headings assigned to each document most likely depends on the variation of topics discussed in a document, the availability of specific headings to cover multiple topics, and local management policy.Item Effects of Subject Specificity: Part II: Relationship of LC Subject Headings Specificity and Class Notation Length(The Hawthorn Press, Inc., 1987-03) Khosh-khui, Sam AbolghasemSubject headings and class notations in 7,834 LC bibliographic records were analyzed to determine if there was a correlation between the degree of subject specificity and class notation length, and if there was a relationship between the number of subject headings per bibliographic record and class notation length. The findings of the study indicated that as the degree of specificity of subject increased, the length of both LCC and DDC notations increased. However, the difference between class notation lengths corresponding to subject headings with a different level of specificity was not statistically significant. There was not a statistically meaningful association between the number of subject headings per bibliographic record and class notation length.Item Effects of Variations in the Order of Subject Headings in Bibliographic Record on Association Between LCSH and LCC(1987-10) Khosh-khui, Sam AbolghasemLibrary of Congress Subject Headings (LCSHs) and their corresponding Library of Congress Class Notations (LCCNs) in 101,347 MARC records were analyzed to determine effects of variations in the order of subject headings in bibliographic records on association between subject headings and their corresponding class notations. The analysis revealed that LCSHs listed first had a significantly higher association with their corresponding LCCNs than the succeeding headings. The findings imply that in filing identical subject headings, it would be more logical to subarrange entries by order of subject headings in bibliographic records.Item Relationship Between LCSH and LCC Notations in Different Classes of LCC(1987-10) Khosh-khui, Sam AbolghasemAssociation between Library of Congress Subject Readings (LCSHs) and their corresponding Library of Congress Class Notations (LCCNs) was measured in term of probability of having the identical LCCN for all occurrences of a given LCSH in a database consisting of 101,347 MARC records. The measurements were controlled with regard to main classes of the Library of Congress classification (LCC). The analysis was repeated for all LCC main classes to determine if there are significant variations in association between LCSHs and their corresponding LCCNs in various classes of LCC. The degree of association between LCSHs and their corresponding LCCNs was found to be statistically significant among different classes of LCC. Class 'T' (Technology) had the strongest degree of association and Class 'A' (General Works) had the weakest level of association.Item Comparison of Association Between LC Subject Headings And Class Notations in Single- and Multiple-Heading Records(1987-10) Khosh-khui, Sam AbolghasemSubject headings and their corresponding class notations of 101,347 of the Library of Congress MARC records were analysed to determine variations in the association between Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSHs) and Library of Congress Classification Notations (LCCNs) with respect to the variations in the number of subject headings per record. As the number of LCSHs per record increased, the association between LCSHs and LCCNs decreased. The probability of having identical LCCNs for identical LCSHs in single-heading records was found to be significantly higher than in multiple heading records. This implies that in recommending a class notation to a patron, distinction should be made between single- and multiple heading bibliographic records.Item Repetition of Information in OCLC MARC Formats: Implications for Library Automation Systems(1988-04) Khosh-khui, Sam AbolghasemAdvances in technology have made larger and yet less expensive computer memory available to libraries. A1so, the increased speed of processing has made access to any element of a huge data base possible in a fraction of a second. In spite of less cost for memory storage and high speed technology, there is always room for more efficiency in dealing with an ever increasing gigantic bibliographic data base. OCLC (Online Computer Library Center) is the oldest and largest bibliographic network in the United States. Many libraries use OCLC bibliographic records for their library automated systems. OCLC MARC (Machine-Readable Cataloging) formats, with few exceptions, follow the Library of Congress MARC formats for communication of bibliographic information in machine-readable form. However, examination of the structure of MARC formats and the contents for various types of materials, such as books, serials, etc., indicates that the data recorded in certain parts of the MARC structure are repeated. The adjustment in the OCLC display and/or print programs could result in reduction of average bibliographic record length and hence a saving in memory storage cost. The saving of memory, by avoiding duplication, could be very helpful to libraries with a limited storage capacity. It also could potentially decrease response time because the average length of bibliographic records would decrease. This paper compares information in the fixed field and variable fields and attempts to demonstrate some areas of OCLC MARC formats where more intelligent computer programs could be developed that would reduce the average time to input a record and reduce the size of the MARC records without any loss of information. It also points out certain areas where coded in formation is already used by the OCLC print program.Item Item Ideas for Using Defined Function Keys in PRISM(1992-04) Khosh-khui, Sam AbolghasemNo abstract prepared.Item Item A New Crown for an Old Friend(1995-01) Vaverek, MargaretMuch has changed at SWT since its charter in 1899 and its opening in 1903. Yet, two things remain in the memories of all those who have passed through this school - the San Marcos River and Old Main. The river flows gently through the campus, bringing life and beauty to its citizens. Old Main sits majestically atop Chautauqua Hill, casting a protective shadow over the campus community. She, like the river, is always changing but somehow ever the same. Recent renovation of the roof has once again restored her color and brought her new life.Item Electronic Error Reporting Via Internet in the VAX Environment(Emerald, 1995-10) Khosh-khui, Sam AbolghasemThis article describes an electronic OCLC error reporting (OER) program developed at the Albert B. Alkek Library, Southwest Texas State University, in response to the OCLC announcement that OCLC users could begin submitting bibliographic record change requests and duplicate record reports via Internet e-mail. OER is a menu-driven program written in VAX VMS which facilitates sending OCLC error reports by providing blank error-report forms for various error-reporting activities. This is accomplished by adding constant and system-supplied information to the forms and then automatically sending the forms, while giving ample opportunities to review the accuracy of the outgoing report. Doing so provides more uniformity and accuracy in the reporting process and saves money and staff time. This article suggests that, although the program is written for the SWT library, it may easily be modified and used by other compatible institutions.Item Bookmarks: Alkek Library News, 2004, Volume 1, Number 1(Texas State University Libraries, 2004-09) Texas State University Libraries; Ogbaa, Clara; Bergin, Edward; Fatout, Leslie; Hinojosa, Selene; Khosh-Khui, Sam; Miller, Michele; Tidwell, Jan; Vaverek, MargaretTexas State University-San Marcos Alkek Library Newsletter providing information on library services, collections and initiatives. Table of Contents Foreword: From the Assistant Vice President, University Library (1) Electronic Reserve is a hit! (1) Library Research Grant Increased (2) Google or Yahoo? (2) Ask-a-Librarian Live: Meeting Students Where They Are (3) University Common Experience: Webliography of Race, Hate, Diversity, Genocide, and the Holocaust (4) Book Review: Night (5) New Databases (5) Faculty Focus (6) Acquisitions Department, Collection Development Unit (6) Alkek Library Cataloging Department (6) Meet the New Archivist (7) Brad Johnson Joins Alkek Library (7) Milynn Tate Retires (7) In Loving Memory: Albert Mung-Lin Chang (8) Hours for Fall 2004 (8)Item Alkek Library Web Usability Study Report(2005-06) Ogbaa, Clara; Kilman, Leigh; Ancelet, Lisa; Fisher, LorinWeb usability testing conducted on June 2 and June 6, 2005. Report prepared by the Library Web Usability Study Taskforce members.Item Electronic Journals Access at Alkek Library, Texas State University-San Marcos(2005-10) Khosh-khui, Sam AbolghasemThe author shares the actions taken at the Alkek Library, Texas State University-San Marcos, to provide efficient access to journal resources in all formats. Actions include creation of journal databases, linking URLs on bibliographic records with the corresponding URLs in the subscribed electronic journals database through Journal ID numbers, and development of a specialized search engine to search by a variety of search keys three different databases: 1) Subscribed electronic journals collections, 2) electronic journals in full-text databases, and 3) printed/microform journals.