metacataloging
Metacataloging refers to the practice of cataloging catalogs. Instead of describing individual resources like books or articles, metacataloging focuses on describing the collections or databases that contain those resources. The goal is to provide a higher-level overview of available information, helping users discover and access relevant catalogs or databases that might hold the specific items they are looking for.
This concept is particularly useful in large or distributed information environments where finding the right catalog
Essentially, metacataloging aims to improve discoverability by making the catalogs themselves discoverable. It's a strategy for