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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.
Prepared by: Linda Keating
Last updated: February 11, 2013
Index Terms: Member copy, subject headings, classification, authorities