Section III, Chapter B
Editing Member Copy
1. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION
Check accuracy of description in the 245, 260, 300, and 5xx fields. Watch for:
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- In the 245 field add subtitles and statement of responsibility
- In the 260 field add place of publication and U.S. publisher if applicable
- In the 300 field add the exact pagination, illustrations, and size
- NLC CIP---Add the 300 field when lacking
- French and other non-English language records---Translate 5XX field notes into English
2. NAME NAME AUTHORITIES
For all member copy search all names in the system authority file for correct form. If If the name has not been established there search the LCNA file. Follow Follow established procedures for authority work. If If a name cannot be established in Sirsi or OCLC, generally use the form of name found in the item being cataloged.
3. SERIES SERIES AUTHORITIES
For all member copy check all series to determine the established form just as for names. For For all numbered series established in OCLC but not in Sirsi, make a printout to be added to the Sirsi authority file.
4. SUBJECT SUBJECT HEADINGS
For names used as subject headings (600, 610, 611, 630 fields) and for geographic headings (651 fields) check name authority files as above.
For topical headings (650 fields) check for correct formatting of headings with subdivisions and briefly check that headings reflect the subject of the item. Check Check all topical headings in the system subject authority file. If If not found check the OCLC subject file or Library of Congress Subject Headings. If If necessary add subject headings according to the LC Subject Cataloging Manual. In In foreign language records check the usefulness of foreign language subject headings and translate to valid LC subject headings when applicable.
5. CLASSIFICATION CLASSIFICATION
Check LC class numbers in the LC classification schedules or the online Classification Web for accuracy. Establish Establish call numbers according to the LC class schedules and the appropriate tables. Search Search the Sirsi database and OCLC for the LC classification used for materials on similar subjects.
6. CONCLUSION
When cataloging member copy the cataloger must judge whether to attempt to process the record or to send the item to the Original Catalogers. For 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 Linda Keating
Last updated: April 23 September 20, 20072011
Index Terms: Member Member copy, subject headings, classification, authorities