On Tue, 2 Nov 2010, Mike Tribby wrote:
>> If some libraries insist on cataloging using AACR2 when other libraries
>> adopt RDA, a parallel record system would eventually result in major
>> chaos.
>
> Drat those rascally non-conformist varmints!
And perhaps we could get those "rascally" minimal-level, "hang any
and all rules" cataloging agencies off the books before we worry about
intimidating the folks who have been following the established rules.
It would be abundantly productive to allow folks to enter *good* AACR2
records, if that is their preference, and anticipate those "elitist" RDA
catalogers [LC included?] coming along to do conversions later.
jgm
John G. Marr
Cataloger
CDS, UL
Univ. of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
[log in to unmask]
[log in to unmask]
**There are only 2 kinds of thinking: "out of the box" and "outside
the box."
Opinions belong exclusively to the individuals expressing them, but
sharing is permitted.
|