藉由文獻分析、問卷及訪談結果,提出以下三項建議:一、關於館藏目錄系統方面,宜加強OPAC系統的批次處理書目功能、WebPAC界面應有電子書選項以供查詢、並具備查詢各種資源的單一的檢索介面。二、資料庫廠商應遵循一致性的編目原則,以維持圖書館編目品質。三、各館電子書的關鍵欄位應統一著錄格式。四、圖書資訊學系所可開設短期研習課程,提供匯集資料庫廠商及館員進行電子書編目的再教育。 This study discusses the current organizing methods of e-books. The research methods include interview and questionnaire surveys with seventeen university libraries in Taiwan. The study also addresses the views from electronic resource librarians and specialists.
Eight findings are reported in this thesis. 1. OPAC cataloging is still the main organizing method in university libraries in Taiwan. The methods of organize e-books can be varied and has attracted more and more attentions with the rise of e-books. 2. An independent e-book web page and a subcategory under electronic resources webpage are two major approaches for user access. Both methods provide links to e-book databases. 3. The cataloging fields used by university librarians in Taiwan are slightly discrepant from Program for Cooperative Cataloging (PCC) standard. 4. The assistance from aggregated databases vendors and OPAC are heavily used for cataloging e-book aggregated databases. 5. OPAC cataloging is currently one of the best organizational means for e-books. The system is not only a convenient repository for librarians but also one straightforward retrieval channel for users. 6. Integrated search system cannot substitute OPAC for e-book cataloging. 7. Although organizing methods are varied, the processes are rarely repeated. 8. An efficient cataloging and retrieval method requires various organizaing tools and assistance from database venders.
The research results suggest the following future works: 1. Bibliographic batch process in OPAC system needs to be reinforced. One single retrieval interface is needed in WebPAC for all resources including an e-book option. 2. Database venders should follow a consistent cataloging standard for bibliographic quality control. 3. The use of key cataloging fields for E-book requires more unification among university libraries. 4. To provide a short-term continuing education on e-book cataloging for database venders and librarians is suggested by library science related departments or schools.