Using the web for name authority work

While many catalogers are using the Web to find the information they need t o perform authority work quickly and accurately, the full potential of the Web to assist catalogers in name authority work has yet to be realized. The ever-growing nature of the Web means that available information for creati ng personal name, corporate name, and other types of headings will increase . In this article, we examine ways in which simple and effective Web search ing can save catalogers time and money in the process of authority work. In addition, questions involving evaluating authority information found on th e Web are explored.