Library Cataloging
Over on AUTOCAT (a must read for any cataloger) there is a very heated discussion being raged about the process of development of AACR3. Too much is being done behind closed doors without input from the mass of catalogers. The reason given for this is that it would be confusing getting comments from everybody and that folks are represented by their organizations on the JSC. Another reason that has been put forward is that the publisher feels that prior publication will hurt sales. Not likely. What would be posted would be a draft, there would be changes made based on comments received.I feel things have changed since the last major revision and tools are available to make the process more democratic. How about posting the document on a wiki and then letting people add comments at the particular rule? I'm sure that it could be set up to keep the original always there and only allow additions, the comments.I'm on the Cataloging Committee for SLA and was given the opportunity to view section one. However, I was given very short notice and was required to make comments on the whole section and so had to pass. So the process excludes even supposed to represent others. I think a better solution could be found.
- Mads, Request For Comments
A request for comments from the MADS folks. The MODS/MADS Editorial Committee has released a draft the MADS 2.0 XML Schema for community review and testing. Your comments are invited on the draft schema, posted at http://www.loc.gov/standards/mads/mads-2-0-draft.xsd...
- Statement Of International Cataloging Principles
The Statement of International Cataloging Principles is available for worldwide review.As Chair of the IFLA Meeting of Experts on an International Cataloging Code (IME ICC) I am pleased to invite comments from the worldwide library community on the final...
- Resource Description And Access
The draft of part I of RDA is being made available for comment prior to the April 2006 JSC meeting. Draft of RDA Part I [PDF format] The cover letter of the draft refers to a number of new or revised JSC documents. Links have been provided below:Prospectus...
- Aacr3
The Program for Cooperative Cataloging has commented on the draft of AACR3. The PCC Review and Comments on the drafting of AACR3 is compiled by Paul Weiss, Kristin Lindlan and Carolyn Sturtevant. The very detailed critique covers everything from the authority...
- Pasadena City College
Welcome to the students from Pasadena City College, Library 105 "Cataloging Procedures in an Online Environment." I notice from the syllabus you are required to read this 'blog. Hope it is not too tedious.Now would be a good time to go into the aims...
Library Cataloging
AACR3
Over on AUTOCAT (a must read for any cataloger) there is a very heated discussion being raged about the process of development of AACR3. Too much is being done behind closed doors without input from the mass of catalogers. The reason given for this is that it would be confusing getting comments from everybody and that folks are represented by their organizations on the JSC. Another reason that has been put forward is that the publisher feels that prior publication will hurt sales. Not likely. What would be posted would be a draft, there would be changes made based on comments received.I feel things have changed since the last major revision and tools are available to make the process more democratic. How about posting the document on a wiki and then letting people add comments at the particular rule? I'm sure that it could be set up to keep the original always there and only allow additions, the comments.I'm on the Cataloging Committee for SLA and was given the opportunity to view section one. However, I was given very short notice and was required to make comments on the whole section and so had to pass. So the process excludes even supposed to represent others. I think a better solution could be found.
- Mads, Request For Comments
A request for comments from the MADS folks. The MODS/MADS Editorial Committee has released a draft the MADS 2.0 XML Schema for community review and testing. Your comments are invited on the draft schema, posted at http://www.loc.gov/standards/mads/mads-2-0-draft.xsd...
- Statement Of International Cataloging Principles
The Statement of International Cataloging Principles is available for worldwide review.As Chair of the IFLA Meeting of Experts on an International Cataloging Code (IME ICC) I am pleased to invite comments from the worldwide library community on the final...
- Resource Description And Access
The draft of part I of RDA is being made available for comment prior to the April 2006 JSC meeting. Draft of RDA Part I [PDF format] The cover letter of the draft refers to a number of new or revised JSC documents. Links have been provided below:Prospectus...
- Aacr3
The Program for Cooperative Cataloging has commented on the draft of AACR3. The PCC Review and Comments on the drafting of AACR3 is compiled by Paul Weiss, Kristin Lindlan and Carolyn Sturtevant. The very detailed critique covers everything from the authority...
- Pasadena City College
Welcome to the students from Pasadena City College, Library 105 "Cataloging Procedures in an Online Environment." I notice from the syllabus you are required to read this 'blog. Hope it is not too tedious.Now would be a good time to go into the aims...