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The development of union catalogues in Iran: the need for a web based catalogue

Afshin Mousavi Chelak (Department of Library and Information Science, Islamic Azad University (IAU), Tehran, Iran)
Fereydoon Azadeh (Department of Library and Information Science, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran)

Interlending & Document Supply

ISSN: 0264-1615

Article publication date: 1 June 2010

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Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to focus on the formation of union catalogues and union lists in Iran and discuss the development of these tools in electronics and online environments. It also aims to identify the obstacles regarding their development.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper takes the form of a case study.

Findings

Despite the long history of the creation of union catalogues in Iran, this paper demonstrates that projects dealing with this subject either have totally ceased functioning or have been moving ahead at a snail's pace.

Originality/value

This paper is the first and the most comprehensive paper discussing the process of the formation and development of union catalogues in Iran and can be used by all researchers.

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Citation

Mousavi Chelak, A. and Azadeh, F. (2010), "The development of union catalogues in Iran: the need for a web based catalogue", Interlending & Document Supply, Vol. 38 No. 2, pp. 118-125. https://doi.org/10.1108/02641611011047196

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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