Extra guidance & advice

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Last updated: Jan 10, 2019

Summary: This page is for collecting various presentations, instructions, documents, manuals, etc., put forth by recognized cataloging authorities, which may be useful to catalogers seeking extra guidance for certain situations.


TopicSourceFile or link
Revised editions of monographsLibrary of Congress

Inputting new records for similar editions in a way that will prevent de-duplication by OCLC. Includes presentations on:

  • supplied edition statements
  • special formats like maps and music
OCLC Database Quality (Jay Weitz)https://www.oclc.org/en/events/cataloging-defensively.html

When to input a new record

  • a presentation covering Ch. 4 of Bib Formats ("When to Input a New Record") with a little extra advice and wisdom
OCLC Database Quality (Jay Weitz)

Webinar recording

Presentation slides



ContactAutumn Faulkner
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UpdatedJanuary 2019
CreatedJanuary 2019