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A survey on subject analysis of theses/dissertations in print and electronic formats was sent to 280 academic libraries classified as Doctorate-granting Universities under the 2007 Carnegie Classification. Questions were asked about resources used in subject analysis, use of keywords and social tags, personnel involved in subject analysis, Subject Authority Cooperative Program membership, and problems encountered in subject analysis. A total of 205 responses were received, yielding a response rate of 73%. The survey results indicate that subject analysis was done by a large majority of respondents, with a number of comments expressed about challenges facing current subject-analysis practices.
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