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On 7/27/14, 4:03 PM, Stuart Yeates wrote: > On 07/28/2014 08:58 AM, Karen Coyle wrote: >> With big data, the alphabet is not the right tool. > > I believe that this reflects a flawed assumption. > > Not all BIBFRAME-using collections will be 'big.' That's absolutely right. So with a mix of big and little, can we use the same rules? kc > > A 5000 physical-item collection will not necessarily be 'bigger' after > conversion to BIBFRAME cataloguing than it was before. Of course, > those in change may wish in supplement the 5000 physical-item > collection with some number of digital items or links to online > resources, but that's not a decision that BIBFRAME can rightfully usurp. > > cheers > stuart -- Karen Coyle [log in to unmask] http://kcoyle.net m: 1-510-435-8234 skype: kcoylenet