[MinervaCats] May CatUsers Minutes clarifications

[Greenman, Katherine]

Hi, Ulla and Katherine and others who might be confused!

Since I took the minutes, I'll do my best. 

#1 Call numbers.  The main thing is that 090 or 092 aren't left in the
bib record if a Library of Congress remote record is brought in with
them OR if you attach to a record where they were left in accidentally.
Yes, they can be removed. But, they also can be changed from 090 to
050/from 092 to 082 Dewey. BUT,  if you change them make sure the code
to the left is changed to "y" and not left as "c".  

I think the rule was to automatically remove call numbers from the bib
records, but it isn't necessary if the changes are made. 

Since I'm at an academic library we use LC call numbers (050). They are
not always in the cip. It is much easier to copy the call # from the bib
record and paste into the item record. So if I have to search for a call
#  in a remote bib I often put it back into the Minerva record making
sure I change the the marc tag and code letter if necessary in case
another LC library attaches and needs it!

 

In most cases if you are attaching to a bib record you won't need to do
anything about the above. It's mainly crucial when bringing in remote
records.

Very weird, but I checked a bunch of Library of Congress records
remotely and they actually had 050 and 082 fields, not 090....

 

I hope this helps. I didn't intend to muddy the already cloudy waters.

 

Katherine and those interested in what the codes mean to the left of
marc tags:

In edit mode for a bib record, click on "insert" icon  along top bar and
the drop down menu that allows you to insert fields shows the codes to
the left, i.e.  "n"  to left of "note".

 

#2  Graphic novel sets.....Millenium just froze up on me so I can't
check this one. Maybe someone else knows the answer.  I'll try later.

 

Katie Greenman

EMCC

kgreenman at emcc.edu

 

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