Library Cataloging
Reading the article "Chronological Terms and Period Subdivisions in LCSH, RAMEAU, and RSWK: Development of an Integrative Model for Time Retrieval across Various Online Catalogs" by Jutta Frommeyer and I couldn't agree more. Access to subject material by date is a nightmare in just LSCH never mind including other standards in the mix. Given the mix of dates, names of events and how they are treated, it is no wonder that no catalog can cope.One solution is the 045 field. It is a standardized code. Yet, I know of no systems that make use of it. Many records records lack it, so even if a system did use it much would be missed. Do your patrons have an easy access to materials by the date of the content using the 045? Surely a simple interface could be constructed. Do you even include the 045 in your cataloging? I think using this field would be an easier solution to the problem than changing LSCH, RAMEAU and RSWK.
- Dates In Mads
The MODS Editorial Committee is considering changes to the Metadata Authority Description Schema (MADS).Comments are welcomed. The MODS Editorial Committee is considering changes to MADS. Some of these will be changes to bring it up to date with changes...
- Revised Name Authority Records
The lists of names being revised by adding death dates or changing the open date to a birth date is way too much for a small library to look through. When the lists first appeared I started to check them with my catalog, but soon stopped. Too few hits...
- Additions To The Marc Code Lists For Relators, Sources, Description Conventions
The codes listed below have been recently approved for use in MARC 21 records. The codes will be added to the online MARC Code Lists for Relators, Sources, Description Conventions. The codes should not be used in exchange records until after January 14,...
- Library Standards
I Propose a Standards Solution by Priscilla Caplan appears in the September 15, 2005 Library Journal.People who care about standards are worried. As a community we're investing heavily in library systems, information systems, and repository systems...
- Oclc
This notice was sent to OCLCCAT. It ties in with the post from yesterday about issues to consider in the change.Change in Connexion client and end of life for Passport/Cataloging datesThe Windows-based Connexion client interface is currently in field...
Library Cataloging
Dates
Reading the article "Chronological Terms and Period Subdivisions in LCSH, RAMEAU, and RSWK: Development of an Integrative Model for Time Retrieval across Various Online Catalogs" by Jutta Frommeyer and I couldn't agree more. Access to subject material by date is a nightmare in just LSCH never mind including other standards in the mix. Given the mix of dates, names of events and how they are treated, it is no wonder that no catalog can cope.One solution is the 045 field. It is a standardized code. Yet, I know of no systems that make use of it. Many records records lack it, so even if a system did use it much would be missed. Do your patrons have an easy access to materials by the date of the content using the 045? Surely a simple interface could be constructed. Do you even include the 045 in your cataloging? I think using this field would be an easier solution to the problem than changing LSCH, RAMEAU and RSWK.
- Dates In Mads
The MODS Editorial Committee is considering changes to the Metadata Authority Description Schema (MADS).Comments are welcomed. The MODS Editorial Committee is considering changes to MADS. Some of these will be changes to bring it up to date with changes...
- Revised Name Authority Records
The lists of names being revised by adding death dates or changing the open date to a birth date is way too much for a small library to look through. When the lists first appeared I started to check them with my catalog, but soon stopped. Too few hits...
- Additions To The Marc Code Lists For Relators, Sources, Description Conventions
The codes listed below have been recently approved for use in MARC 21 records. The codes will be added to the online MARC Code Lists for Relators, Sources, Description Conventions. The codes should not be used in exchange records until after January 14,...
- Library Standards
I Propose a Standards Solution by Priscilla Caplan appears in the September 15, 2005 Library Journal.People who care about standards are worried. As a community we're investing heavily in library systems, information systems, and repository systems...
- Oclc
This notice was sent to OCLCCAT. It ties in with the post from yesterday about issues to consider in the change.Change in Connexion client and end of life for Passport/Cataloging datesThe Windows-based Connexion client interface is currently in field...