Abstract
Traditional library catalog services are considered. When a certain (known) source of information is demanded “here and now”, it is more efficient to address library collections directly. However, single library’s catalogs often prove to be insufficient source of information on a subject of interest, and users have to be warned and given appropriate recommendations on search strategies.
Highlights
User will be accommodated at library catalog desktop and librarian will provide assistance to user in subject search
Undeveloped electronic catalogues did not provide information in total own library collections and we have no system like Union Catalog of public libraries in certain region or large city
The problem is in bureaucratic barriers and nobody knows how to solve this problem
Summary
When a certain (known) source of information is demanded “here and ”, it is more efficient to address library collections directly. Single library’s catalogs often prove to be insufficient source of information on a subject of interest, and users have to be warned and given appropriate recommendations on search strategies. Russian tradition to provide library services is to recommend to browse the library catalog. American librarians prefer to ask user does he/she need a definite book or certain information is required.
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