There was a recent question regarding using editors for the call numbers. I
answered directly to Cecelia Freda, and she suggested I post my answer to the whole
userlist. I use Main Entry for a call number, whether it is an author, editor, or
title. Here is AACR2 definition:
21.1C. Entry under title proper:
a. personal authorship is unknown or diffuse and does not emanate from a corp. body,
b. it is a collection of works by different persons or bodies
c. it emanates from corp. body but does not fall into some categories given,
d. accepted as sacred scripture by a religious group
My interpretation of this rule is if a book is edited by a single editor or you can
identify a main editor out of three, you may make a call number with the three
letter abbreviation or the last name of that main or single editor.
On the other hand, if it is an encyclopedia like Academic, World Book, or
Compton's, you can use the title (ACA or WOR or COM or whatever fits in your case).
What would be wrong with this scheme? Where would I find a rule or practice if this
is NOT a valid practice?
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Take care,
Luis R. Ramos, Librarian
ACORN Community HS, Brooklyn, NY
flyer13@aol.com
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