[DCRM-L] "English" vs. "in the language and script of the cataloging agency" in DCRM

[Margaret F Nichols]

I'm with you, Erin; this doesn't seem to me to be a point worth worrying about. It's good to know, but I think there are probably more important issues out there for us to focus on (such as not ending a sentence with a preposition :)).

Best,

Margaret


Margaret F. Nichols
Rare Materials Cataloging Coordinator
Cataloging & Metadata Services in RMC
2B Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853-5302
Tel. (607) 255-3530 * Fax (607) 255-9524
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Subject: [DCRM-L] "English" vs. "in the language and script of the cataloging agency" in DCRM

Is it worth worrying about making "English" versus "in the language and script of the cataloging agency" consistent in DCRM?

This came up when a DCRM(G) reviewer reading just chapter 4 wondered why supplying a modern form of a place name says "Use an English form of the name, if there is one" and supposed that English had been established earlier in the manual as the language of the cataloging agency.

The answer to that is yes: Introduction V. says " DCRM(x) is written for an English-speaking context. Cataloging agencies preparing descriptions in the context of a different language should replace instructions and guidelines prescribing or implying the use of English into their preferred language."

BUT... there are nevertheless several examples of the stock phrase "language and script of the cataloging agency"  (e.g. "0F1.3. Give any other information (other than titles, citations, signatures, and quotations in notes) in the language and script of the cataloging agency.")

I'm inclined to ignore the inconsistency.

Thanks,

   EB.

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