tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27223131.post8111530322855172166..comments2023-10-11T01:04:24.479-07:00Comments on Codex Monkey: Cataloging with blinders on.Codex Monkeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11657122917927873256noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27223131.post-2989006730714827672008-05-21T09:21:00.000-07:002008-05-21T09:21:00.000-07:00That use of "item in hand" makes more sense then h...That use of "item in hand" makes more sense then how I have seen some people use it lately. I haven't taken the time to really trace the origin of the phrase. (Heck, I didn't even crack open my copy of AACR2 to see if it is in there).<BR/><BR/>I'm not necessarily picturing extensive research, but more something along the lines of using sources like Wikipedia and publisher sites to indicate possible phrases. (And this searching being done primarily by the software, not the user).<BR/><BR/>I envision some cataloging client that as someone is importing or creating a record is going off and searching for this book in those sources and then offer a quick way to add that information to the record. Perhaps clicking on it or dragging and dropping it into the record. It can be even quicker than copy and paste ;).<BR/><BR/>On my cynical days, I think we should just stick to minimal records and merely point our users to Amazon and Wikipedia in the first place, but I'm trying to be more positive.Codex Monkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11657122917927873256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27223131.post-59031503158354729322008-05-21T08:45:00.000-07:002008-05-21T08:45:00.000-07:00Well, yes and no. Cataloging the item in hand mean...Well, yes and no. Cataloging the item in hand means not changing things to fit your ideas. If the author is listed as A.N. Roquelaure, don't change it to Anne Rice. Have the catalog make the links, not the bibliographic description.<BR/><BR/>Also not all materials needs extensive research. Other than series info the King novels don't need much more info. Local, small-press authors could benefit from extended description. Look at the Tolkien bibliography that gives minor details for each of the hunderds of printings and editions. That level of description would not be useful in most catalogs. Marquette that has a Tolkien special collection is one exception.<BR/><BR/>You are right though. Adding additional information is much easier now. Cut-and-paste from the publisher, author or fan websites is quick and can provide better access to materials. Beware copyright.<BR/><BR/>As for authority records. Web searching should be used to create those records. If someone is still relying only on print they are doing a disservice to the profession and their users.Catalogabloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13989317267160845783noreply@blogger.com