the conser standard record for serials (with yul decisions.ppt

The CONSER Standard Record The CONSER Standard Record for Serials(with YUL decisions)July 2007Last update: 8/15/07 Objectives Review CONSER standard record Note current documentation Note where YUL will follow local practice Current resources Training materials: /acq/conser Power Point Presentation (updated) Cataloger’s Cheat Sheet Documentation: /catdir/cpso/conser.html Also new Rule Interpretations The documentation General principles Metadata Application Profile (MAP) Appendix A Decision-making guidance Working with copy and record maintenance Appendix B Record examples 362, 500, 515 examples Background information Working Group documents: /acq/conser/access-level.html Final report: /acq/conser/alrFinalReport.html Current news and documentation: /catdir/cpso/conser.html Task Force for Serial Access Records: Final Report Updated (YUL) /cataloging/AccessLevelSerialsFeb20B.doc Background information See also YUL checklists for new copy cataloging: For original cataloging: /cataloging/Orbis2Manual/conserstandardnew.htm For copy cataloging: /cataloging/Orbis2Manual/consercopycheck.htm For acquisitions support: /cataloging/Orbis2Manual/conseracqss.htm General principles Metadata Application Profile (MAP) identifies mandatory data elements Additional data elements may be added Specialized resources = specialized treatment Existing copy not changed unless incorrect New records maintained to new standard If in doubt … Follow the general principles Do what makes the most sense Do what you’ve always done (unless guidelines instruct otherwise) Exercise your cataloger’s judgment! A Work in progress … The basics What’s the same? Main entry Title proper Edition statement Place of publication Publisher Current frequency Numbering area (unformatted) Subject headings Most added entries Most linking fields What’s different? Simplification Fixed field, 006, 007, other MARC fields Coding of indicators for 246 field Authorized access points vs. transcription and/or no