HIT:cataloging: subject: voice component

[Joan B Warren <jbwar@CONNCOLL.EDU>]

Thnaks to all who responded to my query about the "correct" subject
heading to indicate a digital voice component when cataloging software.
Responses:
        You are using a subject heading for something that should really
be in a note field, but you must have your reasons. Create a subject
heading clear to you and your patrons.  If using an OPAC and want things
in MARC, use the subfield 2 at the end of 650 and put in "local".  That
way the OPAC won't try to match it against a designated authority like
Sears or LC.

        Put the information in a 500 tag field (notes) and then you can do
a keyword search.

        Use a local term.... Remember that the whole purpose of cataloging
is accessibility. Do what works best for your patrons.

        Use one of the note lines for "voice component" and call up by
keyword search.

I'm taking the advice of the first listed response (from D. Robinson, HW
Wilson) and creating an actual subject heading, because that is the only
way I would be able to create an automated bibliography.  The Follett
system which we have does not allow making a biblio from keywords.
However,the "correct" cataloging would be to put it in the notes field, so
I'm also taking the advice of the third person who responded. Thanks to
all.
                Joan Warren, Library Media Specialist
                Montville High School
                Oakdale, CT 06370
                jbwar@conncoll.edu

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