from Monica: re. transcribing the title as is, if the title on the custom edition is identical to the standard edition and, if the user does a title or author *browse* search, there is greater potential for confusion. We often have both versions of the textbook (custom and standard). Many users will look for textbooks using a browse-type search since textbooks on syllabi are known item searches. Often users don't look at the bib record, especially details like the edition.
As some of you know, I have been adding into my 245s [custom edition for NYC College of Technology] so these records stand out. I know it's not proper cataloging practice but it seems to be helpful on the public services end of things.
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at 5:31 pm on Sep 28, 2009
from Monica: re. transcribing the title as is, if the title on the custom edition is identical to the standard edition and, if the user does a title or author *browse* search, there is greater potential for confusion. We often have both versions of the textbook (custom and standard). Many users will look for textbooks using a browse-type search since textbooks on syllabi are known item searches. Often users don't look at the bib record, especially details like the edition.
As some of you know, I have been adding into my 245s [custom edition for NYC College of Technology] so these records stand out. I know it's not proper cataloging practice but it seems to be helpful on the public services end of things.
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