[MinervaCats] material types & graphic novels

[rfrancis@curtislibrary.com]

My suspicion is that that if the (standard) heading "Graphic novel" isn't 
consistently present in records for graphic novels in Minerva, then a 
non-standard MAT TYPE will probably be even less so...

Rebecca




"Okrent, Valerie P." <vokrent at cmcc.edu> 
09/04/2007 09:48 AM

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The benefit of having the material type, in my opinion, is that the patron 
could then limit their search to graphic novels as the do now with 
audiobooks and such. I suppose they could do that with a subject search, 
but I find the consistency of subject headings to be less reliable than 
material type. We don't have many graphic novels here at CMCC so this I 
guess my opinion should be taken with a grain of salt. 
 
Valerie Okrent
Interlibrary Loan Department
Central Maine Community College
(207)755-5335
vokrent at cmcc.edu

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Hi Ellen, 

I can't see just yet how this would help...it would be one more thing to 
have to remember, when there is so much already.  It's hard enough 
ensuring that the non-standard material types we have now are used 
properly.   What would this do that the genre heading 'Graphic novels' 
doesn't?   

Rebecca 

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Rebecca Francis
Coordinator of Technical Services
Curtis Memorial Library
23 Pleasant St.
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 725-5242 x218
rfrancis at curtislibrary.com 



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Dear catalogers, 
 
The subject of material types in the bibliographic record was discussed at 
the most recent meeting of the Minerva Cataloging Standards Committee on 
Aug. 24.  Among other issues, it was noted that the type "d" is labeled 
"MS music", and currently none of the Minerva libraries uses this 
designation.  The Committee is also studying the genre of Graphic Novels 
and in the discussion it was suggested that this genre should be given its 
own material type. 
 
The Committee would like to hear comments from Minerva catalogers about 
changing material type "d" from MS music to Graphic Novel.  Do you think 
this change would be beneficial, or do you have an objection?  Please post 
your replies to the MinervaCats list. 
 
Thanks, 
Ellen 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Ellen M. Conway 
Maine InfoNet Cataloging Consultant
797-9464, cell ph. 329-5443 
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