Sitas, A (Sitas, Anestis); Kapidakis, S (Kapidakis, Sarantos) Duplicate detection algorithms of bibliographic descriptions LIBRARY HI TECH, 26 (2): 287-301 2008

[Eugene Garfield]

E-mail Address: sitas at lit.auth.gr

Author(s): Sitas, A (Sitas, Anestis); Kapidakis, S (Kapidakis, Sarantos) 

Title: Duplicate detection algorithms of bibliographic descriptions 

Source: LIBRARY HI TECH, 26 (2): 287-301 2008 

Language: English 

Document Type: Article 

Author Keywords: cataloguing; algorithms; bibliographic systems; records 
management 

Keywords Plus: ISRAELS UNION LIST; DATABASE; RECORDS 

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. 

Addresses: Aristotle Univ Thessaloniki, Sch Philosophy, Thessaloniki, 
Greece; Technol Inst Thessaloniki, Sch Lib Sci, Thessaloniki, Greece; 
Ionian Univ, Arch & Lib Sci Dept, Paleo Anaktoro, Greece 

Reprint Address: Sitas, A, Aristotle Univ Thessaloniki, Sch Philosophy, 
Thessaloniki, Greece. 

E-mail Address: sitas at lit.auth.gr 

Cited Reference Count: 14 

Times Cited: 0 

Publisher: EMERALD GROUP PUBLISHING LIMITED
 
Publisher Address: HOWARD HOUSE, WAGON LANE, BINGLEY BD16 1WA, W 
YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND 

ISSN: 0737-8831 

DOI: 10.1108/07378830810880379 

29-char Source Abbrev.: LIBR HI TECH 

ISO Source Abbrev.: Libr. Hi Tech 

Source Item Page Count: 15 

Subject Category: Information Science & Library Science 

ISI Document Delivery No.: 329YX 

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