Editing Pre-ISBD Copy
Pre1. PRE-ISBD copy.COPY
Both Library of Congress and member pre-ISBD copy are processed by senior members of the Copy Catalogers or by the Senior Copy Cataloging unit.Original Cataloger.
2. DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGING
Descriptive cataloging. Senior Copy Catalogers may decide on a case-by-case basis to leave descriptive cataloging for pre-ISBD items as is or to change it to AACR2 form using prescribed punctuation. If current cataloging practice. If any of the descriptive fields is changed to AACR2 current form, all fields should be changed.
3. VERIFICATION OF HEADINGS AND CLASSIFICATION
* *Verification of headings and classification. Pre-ISBD copy often contains obsolete forms of names, subject headings, and LC classification. All All names, subjects, and classification should be verified for validity according to current LC practice.
Prepared by: Linda Keating
Last updated: April 4, 2007
Index Terms: pre-ISBD, descriptive cataloging, verification.