The value of investigation into the ways in which readers use catalogues and the type of information with which they commence searches is emphasised. Some comments are made on the scope and methodology for such investigation, with reference to a number of surveys that have been carried out or are currently taking place. Attention is drawn to various problems and special circumstances which need to be recognised if final results are to be a reliable signpost for future cataloguing policy.
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