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Duplicate detection algorithms of bibliographic descriptions

Anestis Sitas (School of Philosophy, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, and School of Library Science, Technological Institute of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece)
Sarantos Kapidakis (Archive and Library Sciences Department, Ionian University, Paleo Anaktoro, Greece)

Library Hi Tech

ISSN: 0737-8831

Article publication date: 13 June 2008

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to focus on duplicate record detection algorithms used for detection in bibliographic databases.

Design/methodology/approach

Individual algorithms, their application process for duplicate detection and their results are described based on available literature (published articles), information found at various library web sites and follow‐up e‐mail communications.

Findings

Algorithms are categorized according to their application as a process of a single step or two consecutive steps. The results of deletion, merging, and temporary and virtual consolidation of duplicate records are studied.

Originality/value

The paper presents an overview of the duplication detection algorithms and an up‐to‐date state of their application in different library systems.

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Citation

Sitas, A. and Kapidakis, S. (2008), "Duplicate detection algorithms of bibliographic descriptions", Library Hi Tech, Vol. 26 No. 2, pp. 287-301. https://doi.org/10.1108/07378830810880379

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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