RVK-Registerbegriffe in der Katalogrecherche

Chancen und Grenzen

Abstract

The index terms of the Regensburg Union Classification (RVK) have so far normally been used only for locating suitable notations within the classification. However, the linking of the RVK with the Integrated Authority File (GND) a few years ago and the transformation of the RVK into an authority file may make it possible to use the index terms in library catalogs – especially for follow-up and exploratory searches after a known-item search. The paper presents the results of a study on the possible integration of RVK index terms into the catalog, taking the K10plus as an example. Using notation samples from five parts of the RVK, the added value of searches with the corresponding index terms – both quantitatively and qualitatively – was determined. Three categories of notations and index terms emerged: clearly suitable, clearly not suitable, and a large proportion of cases which would need extensive preliminary work for a successful integration. The case clusters presented here give an overview of the chances and limits of using RVK index terms for searching the catalog.