On Wed, 16 May 2012, Laurence S. Creider wrote:

> IIRC, in theory, references are to be constructed following AACR2 rules, 
> i.e. as they would be if they were valid headings.

In theory. Patrons aren't always cognizant of theory. There will always be 
searches for names as imagined by the searchers.

> Names are to be constructed in the nominative, not in the genitive ...

  Could we say instead: Headings are to be established in the nominative"?

Cheers!

jgm

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