[DCRM-L] Non-LC classification

[Elizabeth Lilker]

Hi,

It would depend on the amount of original vs copy cataloging in your library. With original cataloging, yes, it's quicker to use an accession number. With copy cataloging, accepting the LC classification is the easiest way to proceed.

Elizabeth


Elizabeth Lilker
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----- Original Message -----
From: Margaret F Nichols <mnr1 at cornell.edu>
Date: Thursday, January 21, 2010 9:28 am
Subject: Re: [DCRM-L] Non-LC classification
To: DCRM Revision Group List <dcrm-l at lib.byu.edu>


> Hi, David (et al.)-
> 
> What an interesting idea! It does mean, though, that anytime you 
> transfer an item from the general stacks to special collections or 
> vice versa, the item will have to be reclassified. Presumably it will 
> also multiply the number of different shelving locations in your own 
> department's collections, since now there will be the LC regulars, 
> oversize, etc. and then the alphanumeric system's regulars, oversize, 
> etc.
> 
> Just a couple of thoughts (2 cents in value),
> 
> Margaret
> 
> 
> Margaret F. Nichols
> Head, Special Materials Unit
> Library Technical Services
> 110 Olin Library
> Cornell University
> Ithaca, NY 14853-5301
> Tel. (607) 255-3530 * Fax (607) 255-9524 * E-mail mnr1 at cornell.edu
> 
> 
> 
> From: dcrm-l-bounces at lib.byu.edu [mailto:dcrm-l-bounces at lib.byu.edu] 
> On Behalf Of Faulds, David
> Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 10:58 PM
> To: dcrm-l at lib.byu.edu
> Subject: [DCRM-L] Non-LC classification
> 
> Dear list,
> 
> I'm wondering what advice other list members might have about moving 
> away from an LC classification system to some form of alphanumeric 
> system. The pros seem to outweigh the cons with faster cataloging, 
> more efficient shelving and more accurate reshelving verses the loss 
> of browsing.
> 
> So, what are the list's thoughts on making this change? Has anyone 
> considered it and decided against it? All comments would be appreciated.
> 
> Thanks,
> David.
> 
> David Faulds, Rare Book Librarian
> Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
> Emory University
> 540 Asbury Circle
> Atlanta, GA  30322-2870
> 
> 
> dfaulds at emory.edu<
> 404-712-2612
> 404-727-0360 (fax)
> 
> 
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