[DCRB-L] Main entry for collectors

[Deborah J. Leslie]

Main entry for collection-level cataloging

 

Once again, I apologize for forgetting to discuss the proposed DCRM(B) appendix on collection-level cataloging. The editors (John Attig, Bob Maxwell, Joe Springer, Manon Théroux, and me) did discuss it during our day and a half meeting after the conference in San Diego. The issue of collector main entry is one we would like to address sooner rather than later. 

 

I don't have the CSB on collection-level records in front of me, but whether or not I'm right in assuming that the instruction for giving the collector the main entry came from there, the editors need to be persuaded that this is appropriate for the cataloging of printed materials. Section D on "Elements of the catalog record", a) on 1XX field: Main entry heading starts out well by emphasizing that title main entry is appropriate for many collections, and for requiring that all items comprised by the collection record have the same personal or corporate authorship. This is in compliance with AACR2.

 

We question the 2nd paragraph of section a) instructing that if a collection is known by the name of a collector, generally enter that name in a 1xx field. The editors are considering deleting that provision. Naturally in such a case, the collector may be entered in a 7xx field. Those of you with persuasive and/or passionate opinions please give us your best shot. To DCRB-L please, so everyone can participate in the discussion.

 

 

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Deborah J. Leslie

Folger Library

djleslie at folger.edu

 

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