Abstract

The representation of information in subject cataloging as a result of subject analysis will depend on the cataloger’s prior knowledge, influenced by subjectivity. The subject analysis in cataloging is a central theme of this investigation with the aim to elaborate guidelines for subject analysis in cataloging. For this purpose, how books are cataloged in university libraries has been verified. The Individual Verbal Protocol was applied with catalogers from Brazilian and Spanish University Libraries. Directions for the elements and variables of the subject analysis and procedures for good development were obtained to constitute the Guidelines of Subject Analysis in Cataloging. It is concluded that the guidelines formed by four sections are indicated for incorporation in subject cataloging procedure manuals for the purpose of improving the levels of representation and information retrieval results.

摘要

作为主题分析的结果，主题编目中的信息表示将取决于编目员的先验知识，并受主观性的影响。编目中的主题分析是本次调查的中心主题，旨在为编目中的主题分析制定指导方针。为此，对大学图书馆中书籍的编目方式进行了验证。巴西和西班牙大学图书馆的编目员采用了个人口头协议。获得了主题分析的要素和变量的方向以及良好发展的程序，以构成编目主题分析指南。