[DCRM-L] Including Cataloging History information in public interface

[Harriett Smith]

I can see the point of having the cataloger's name in a note that staff can see, but what would be the value of displaying that to the public?

Harriett Smith
Cataloger, UO Libraries
Eugene, Oregon

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From: DCRM-L <dcrm-l-bounces at lib.byu.edu> On Behalf Of Liz Adams
Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2021 12:33 PM
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Subject: [DCRM-L] Including Cataloging History information in public interface

Hello!

 

I'm currently convening a group at my institution looking at issues related to "provenance" (very broadly defined). One of the areas we're thinking about is if we should ever include the name of the cataloger and the date an item was cataloged in a field that would display publicly. Right now, we track our cataloging stats through cataloger IDs that do not display in our public interface. Manuscript processor here do typically include names and relevant processing dates in finding aids. As a side note, AMREMM also includes "Cataloging History' (7B27) that has an example including cataloger's name.

 

My question is: Does your institution ever include cataloging history information related to print material or unique items in a field that display publicly? And if so, would you mind sharing those cases?

 

Thanks so much for considering!

 

Best,

 

Liz 

 

Liz Adams

Rare Materials Cataloger

David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Duke University

Durham, NC 27708

 

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