If you come across what is a duplicate, please refer to Duplicate guidelines to determine how to handle the material.
If the item has a RUSH and/or NOTIFY flag attached to it, refer to these guidelines.
Section III, Chapter B
Editing Member Copy
1. DESCRIPTION
Check accuracy of description in the 245, 260, 264, 300, and 5xx fields. Watch for:
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When cataloging member copy the cataloger must judge whether to attempt to process the record or to send the item to the Original Cataloger. For nonfiction minimal level records lacking subject headings and classification the cataloger must take into account familiarity with the language of the item, the subject matter, and whether there are records on similar subjects in the database that may be used as examples.
Index Terms: Member copy, subject headings, classification, authorities