Hal Cain quotes Karen Coyle: >> One key difference between library cataloging and the web-based >> concepts in the semantic web work is that the latter sees metadata >> as being built up as information becomes available. So metadata in a >> networked environment is additive -- it's not a one-time creation. >> If one contributor knows the uniform title (Work title), then all >> linked Manifestations now have access to that title.
and Hal Cain wrote: > I wonder how far OCLC will let participants go in supplying these kinds of > links: And I agree. I am not allowed to update the pcc records at this time. However, I do wonder how many catalogers would agree with Karen's assertion that the library concept is that metadata is a one-time creation rather than additive. I certainly don't and have advocated for the iterative process for bibliographic and authority data. As Hal identified later in his message, the "core record" is meant to be a dynamic one. The fact that the practice as yet isn't supported (logistically and administratively) is fundamental problem for users. Some library administrators, for example, tend to view the iterative process as "tweaking" and needless, rather than inherently required. David Bade's work (and the work of others) certainly gives a strong argument for exploiting language, scholarly, and subject expertise when we can. I hope the iterative process becomes more acceptable regardless of which environment one is working from or in. Daniel -- Daniel CannCasciato Head of Cataloging Central Washington University Brooks Library 400 E. University Way Ellensburg, WA 98926-7548 [email protected]
