Good enough is good enough: cataloging lessons from the University of California Libraries

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to seek to inspire discussions about cataloging practices in academic libraries.

Design/methodology/approach

The article reviews the recent University of California Libraries report, Rethinking How We Provide Bibliographic Services for the University of California.

Findings

The UC report is sprinkled with a sufficient and warranted number of alarming statements about the future of libraries. It should serve as a wake‐up call.

Originality/value

Readers will be acquainted with a recent, important work, the premises of which are central to the services provided by academic libraries.

Citation

Medeiros, N. (2006), "Good enough is good enough: cataloging lessons from the University of California Libraries", OCLC Systems & Services: International digital library perspectives, Vol. 22 No. 3, pp. 155-158. https://doi.org/10.1108/10650750610686199