Definitions for "Retrospective Conversion"
The process of converting bibliographic records on catalog cards into machine readable form to provide access through the online catalog. See: SRECON and SRECON2
The conversion of previously cataloged library materials to machine (computer) readable form. Retrospective conversion is most often undertaken in preparation for installation of a local automated (circulation/catalog) system or for a cooperative resource-sharing project.
The process of converting bibliographic records from print to a machine-readable format.