[DCRM-L] 752 indexing

[Ryan Hildebrand]

Hello list,

A question for those of you using field 752 in catalog records for 
rare/special material--how is this field indexed at your institution?

At my institution 752s are indexed as subjects, but I and others are 
wondering if this is the best choice. Our concern is that they generate 
noise in browse displays for genuine subject searches on geographic 
locations (this is not an issue in the bib record as the display 
constant "Place of publication" is generated). The most viable other 
index is perhaps that of author, but the noise potential is perhaps equal.

In the notes from the last MARC for Special Collections meeting (thanks, 
Sarah!) I see "Some institution systems allow the 752 field to be 
indexed separately; this was viewed as quite helpful." I would love to 
hear more about this, especially re: cost and in particular from those 
working with Innovative.

Ryan

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Ryan Hildebrand, Special Collections and Archives Cataloger
UCI Libraries, P.O. Box 19557
University of California, Irvine, CA 92623-9557
Telephone: (949) 824-2263 | Fax: (949) 824-2472