Re: Cataloging Question

[robert eiffert <robert@CRYPTICMACHINERY.NET>]

I look at the quality of the choices. ISBN specific cataloging may be
important if there is a big difference in the editions (fold-out map, etc),
but what is really important is subject headings and accuracy of Notes, RL,
etc. Especially if we are intershelving, having two separate records is
redundant. Makes it more complicated in searching, especially if there are
multiple versions (HC, trade, mass market, rebound). Plus it brings up
issues of not being consistent with SH, etc.

The individual copy info will indicate Paperback or HC, cost, acquisition.

Now, at University, and in some cases HS, it is important to have separate
records as there are important variations from edition to edition.

Robert Eiffert, Librarian
Pacific Middle School
Evergreen SD, Vancouver Washington
beiffert@egreen.wednet.edu
robert@crypticmachinery.net

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