Library Catalogs
Some libraries are adding tagging features into their online public access catalog, or OPACs, in addition to use of standardized subject headings, in order to encourage a more social, participatory, or Web 2.0 nature to the catalog. While this empowers users to contribute to an otherwise closed cataloging system, it can only supplement and not completely replace traditional cataloging.
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