[DCRM-L] Introduction: question re: FRBR terms

[Deborah J. Leslie]

I think you're right, Ryan, that work > expression > manifestation is
supposed to be a strict hierarchical progression. That wording, however,
has been that way from gamma (when it first appeared). I am vaguely
aware that the concept of expression has proven especially tricky as the
FRBR principles are being worked out. In any case, let me get in touch
with our local FRBR experts (all of whom happen to be on this list).
John and Annie-you wrote the original position paper for Group 6-and
Matthew, who goes around the world giving talks about FRBR, can you
verify the intention of the following first principle of DCRM
construction, which starts out:

Intro 3.1.1.  Users are able to distinguish clearly among different
manifestations of an expression or work

The ability to distinguish among different manifestations of an
expression or work is critical to the user tasks of identifying and
selecting bibliographic resources. 

 

  

 

__________________________________________ 
Deborah J. Leslie, M.A., M.L.S.
Chair, RBMS Bibliographic Standards Committee
http://www.folger.edu/bsc/index.html
Head of Cataloging, Folger Shakespeare Library
201 East Capitol St., S.E., Washington, D.C. 20003 
djleslie at folger.edu || 202.675-0369 || http://www.folger.edu   

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Subject: [DCRM-L] Introduction: question re: FRBR terms

 

The Introduction speaks of users' ability to "distinguish clearly among
different manifestations of an expression or work" (see Intro 3.1.1. and
following paragraph, and 3.2.2.). I'm not exactly sure what we are
trying to say here, or how we mean this to be interpreted. In common
parlance we often speak of a manifestation of a work with the expression
implied, but is it not physically impossible to have manifestation of a
work, without the expression, as the sentence suggests? What would be
the difference between a manifestation of an expression vs. the
manifestation of a work? Should the phrase be changed to "Users are able
to distinguish clearly among different manifestations of an expression
of a work"?

Apologies if this has already been discussed.

--Ryan


On 9/5/2006 6:53 PM, Deborah J. Leslie wrote:



Dear Colleagues,

I have just posted the latest version of DCRM(B) on the DCRM(B) revision
page. Also posted are a (very informal!) list of the changes since the
last version, our editorial checklist, and instructions for
proofreaders. http://www.folger.edu/bsc/dcrb/dcrmtext.html
<http://www.folger.edu/bsc/dcrb/dcrmtext.html> 

Speaking of whom, if, after returning from your summer holidays, you
have only just seen my request for proofreaders for DCRM(B), please know
that it is not too late to sign on! We can use as many pairs of eyes as
are volunteered. 

Specific proofreading assignments forthcoming (but not tonight).

Best,

Deborah

__________________________________________

Deborah J. Leslie, M.A., M.L.S.
Chair, RBMS Bibliographic Standards Committee
http://www.folger.edu/bsc/index.html
Head of Cataloging, Folger Shakespeare Library
201 East Capitol St., S.E., Washington, D.C. 20003

djleslie at folger.edu || 202.675-0369 || http://www.folger.edu 





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