The Index is individual for each library and flexible in the usage data needed for the study. Use statistics may include interlibrary loan activity, exclude in-house use or have other data quirks. It is important for the manager to be aware of what the usage figures represent. Use studies can be time-consuming and, therefore, expensive, but their costs can be recovered in the cancellation process. Recent conferences have addressed aspects of this issue, including recruitment and retention.
Many librarians begin their careers in cataloging, whether by choice or necessity.
Through analyzing the opinions and experiences of these librarians, a clearer approach to addressing the shortage of catalogers may emerge. The study identified reasons why these librarians believe they may or may not remain in cataloging. The study also revealed attitudes expressed by library educators and professional colleagues and perceived deficiences of library education in preparation for cataloging. The resulting ticket is detailed in this article, including the format and the fields used to create it. By following the specifications, other libraries should be able to duplicate the author's procedures.