[DCRM-L] Fingerprint

[JOHN LANCASTER]

In addition to the information found in the Bodleian link, see the section “Impronta” in EDIT16: http://edit16.iccu.sbn.it/web_iccu/imain.htm <http://edit16.iccu.sbn.it/web_iccu/imain.htm> (click on Impronta - no direct link to that page), where there is an extensive bibliography.

John Lancaster


> On Apr 11, 2019, at 3:21 AM, Frank, Stefan <stefan.frank at htwk-leipzig.de> wrote:
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> Dear Ted,
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> assigning fingerprints is common practice in German cataloging of pre-1800 prints, in order to detect variants of otherwise matching editions. A short introduction, with links to relevant resources, can be found here: http://users.ox.ac.uk/~bodl0842/fingerprints/ <http://users.ox.ac.uk/~bodl0842/fingerprints/>
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> Kind regards
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> Stefan Frank
> Faculty of Media
> Leipzig University of Applied Sciences (HTWK)
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> Von: DCRM-L [mailto:dcrm-l-bounces at lib.byu.edu <mailto:dcrm-l-bounces at lib.byu.edu>] Im Auftrag von Gemberling, Ted P
> Gesendet: Donnerstag, 11. April 2019 00:27
> An: DCRM Users' Group <dcrm-l at lib.byu.edu <mailto:dcrm-l at lib.byu.edu>>
> Betreff: Re: [DCRM-L] Fingerprint
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> Bob, 
> I’ve noticed this term “fingerprint” sometimes occurs in German cataloging records. Is that where the concept came from? I have never really identified what it meant there, though it struck me as interesting. Obviously an English term. 
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> Here’s an example from 2019: OCLC #1085880235 (“Fingerprint nach Ex. der UB Frankfurt.” I’m assuming that means it’s for a digitalized version of a copy at the university library in Frankfurt.)
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> Here’s one from 1971: OCLC #251887176
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> Ted Gemberling
> UAB Lister Hill Library
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> From: DCRM-L <dcrm-l-bounces at lib.byu.edu <mailto:dcrm-l-bounces at lib.byu.edu>> On Behalf Of Robert Maxwell
> Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2019 4:34 PM
> To: DCRM Revision Group List (dcrm-l at lib.byu.edu <mailto:dcrm-l at lib.byu.edu>) <dcrm-l at lib.byu.edu <mailto:dcrm-l at lib.byu.edu>>
> Subject: [DCRM-L] Fingerprint
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> I’m part of an ALA group examining and commenting on the beta RDA toolkit. This upcoming version of RDA introduces the concept fingerprint (I don’t believe it’s been there before), with the following definition:
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> An identifier for manifestation that consists of a group of characters from specified locations in a manifestation combined with a date of publication or other element.
> https://beta.rdatoolkit.org/RDA.Web/Content?externalId=en-US_ala-4267b9ea-5015-36eb-b56a-c66f4b104f6f#section_rdaId_c296f014-6db4-4509-9508-2e300c502751 <https://beta.rdatoolkit.org/RDA.Web/Content?externalId=en-US_ala-4267b9ea-5015-36eb-b56a-c66f4b104f6f#section_rdaId_c296f014-6db4-4509-9508-2e300c502751>
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> First, do you think this is an accurate and adequate definition? Additionally, if you have a chance, I’d be interested if you have any comments on the guidelines (beyond the definition) for fingerprint in the beta version (link above [you may need to log into your RDA account], but also search ”fingerprint” in the search box to find all mentions of the term in the beta RDA).
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> Thanks,
> Bob
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> Robert L. Maxwell
> Ancient Languages and Special Collections Librarian
> 6728 Harold B. Lee Library
> Brigham Young University
> Provo, UT 84602
> (801)422-5568

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