Library Cataloging
I'll be taking a break for a few days, heading up to Austin for a change of scenery and do some visiting with a great group of catalogers. Postings may be few or none for the next few days. So, I'm posting a poll. The results should change, even if nothing else here does.The poll is about the detailed date in the 008 field. How often do you use it? I always use a detailed date, if the information is available. I'm of the opinion that it is easier to include information when cataloging the first time rather than adding it later. The addition of the month of publication only requires a couple extra keystrokes, yet it seems to be added only very infrequently. I'm not sure how many systems can use the information. Leave comments here and take the poll to the right.
- The Weblog
I was thinking of moving this weblog over to Wordpress. It is just time for a change. However, that would break too many links. I think I'll just do a complete redesign of this site for March 5. That was the date in 2002 this got started. Just seems...
- Detailed Dates
Results for How often do you use a detailed date in 008?42% - Whenever the information is available (13 votes)10% - Only in certain cases (3 votes)16% - Never (5 votes)32% - What is an 008 (10 votes)I was surprised that the majority use them some or all...
- Field 024
Here are the results of the poll on field 024:I Do Use It 67 % No Scanner 11 % Not Useful 6 % What Is It 17 % ...
- Poll
Any long time reader knows, I think the must underused useful MARC field is 024, Other Standard Identifier. Just for fun while I'm on vacation there is a poll on the field. Just go to the bottom of this page and vote.See you in a while. I don't...
- 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
Getting Out of Town
I'll be taking a break for a few days, heading up to Austin for a change of scenery and do some visiting with a great group of catalogers. Postings may be few or none for the next few days. So, I'm posting a poll. The results should change, even if nothing else here does.The poll is about the detailed date in the 008 field. How often do you use it? I always use a detailed date, if the information is available. I'm of the opinion that it is easier to include information when cataloging the first time rather than adding it later. The addition of the month of publication only requires a couple extra keystrokes, yet it seems to be added only very infrequently. I'm not sure how many systems can use the information. Leave comments here and take the poll to the right.
- The Weblog
I was thinking of moving this weblog over to Wordpress. It is just time for a change. However, that would break too many links. I think I'll just do a complete redesign of this site for March 5. That was the date in 2002 this got started. Just seems...
- Detailed Dates
Results for How often do you use a detailed date in 008?42% - Whenever the information is available (13 votes)10% - Only in certain cases (3 votes)16% - Never (5 votes)32% - What is an 008 (10 votes)I was surprised that the majority use them some or all...
- Field 024
Here are the results of the poll on field 024:I Do Use It 67 % No Scanner 11 % Not Useful 6 % What Is It 17 % ...
- Poll
Any long time reader knows, I think the must underused useful MARC field is 024, Other Standard Identifier. Just for fun while I'm on vacation there is a poll on the field. Just go to the bottom of this page and vote.See you in a while. I don't...
- 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...