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From: Bibliographic Framework Transition Initiative Forum [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Laura Krier
Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 12:44 PM
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Subject: Re: [BIBFRAME] Next generation bibliographic data entry screens

[snip] if we had a system where scanning a barcode would pull in existing bibliographic data from a variety of sources, which we could then select from, add to, or edit for our own purposes, we'd be well served. Of course that wouldn't work for everything that needs to be cataloged, but it wouldn't be a bad start. 


Laura Krier
Metadata Librarian
California Digital Library

510-987-0832
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It's NOT a bad start. It's called Z39.50 and many catalogers use it NOW all day every day. 

I think this wheel reinvention thing is getting way out of hand.

Michael Mitchell
Technical Services Librarian
Brazosport College
Lake Jackson, TX
Michael.mitchell at brazosport.edu