[DCRM-L] Signature special characters question

[Deborah J. Leslie]

Hi Marilyn,



In library cataloging under DCRM(B), the Greek character π (pi) should only be used when recording signatures signed with that character. I assume this would also extend to not using it as a superscript. However, this particular point is moot because π (superscript pi) is not in the unicode character set and thus unavailable for use in online cataloging. Clumsy as it is, "[superscript pi]" and "[superscript  chi]" is the correct way to render that information.


Deborah J. Leslie, M.A., M.L.S. | Head of Cataloging, Folger Shakespeare Library | 201 East Capitol St., S.E. | Washington, D.C. 20003
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From: dcrm-l-bounces at lib.byu.edu [mailto:dcrm-l-bounces at lib.byu.edu] On Behalf Of Marilyn McClaskey
Sent: Friday, 28 December 2012 17:14
To: dcrm-l at lib.byu.edu
Subject: [DCRM-L] Signature special characters question



Here is the statement I have devised.  The issue is the duplicated A4 at the beginning.  I understand I should use superscript pi ahead of the first one but neither Aleph nor Connexion has such a character.

Is this bracketed awkwardness the best I can do and you will all

understand it?   If I have misunderstood how to convey the situation,

please advise.



Signatures:  chi² [superscript pi]A4 A-O4 P4 (-P4) Q4 R².



Thanks.

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Marilyn McClaskey

University of Minnesota Libraries
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