MARC21 record to CIP block

2006-07-13 Thread johanneswilm
Hi there, I authored a book and send one copy with an LCCN number which was aquired through the PCN program to the LC. Since, they have decided upon creating a record for it. Now I'm considering changing the book slightly and so I'd like to add a text block which at least looks similar to a CIP bl

MARC::* concern (Re: MARC::File::XML suggestion)

2006-07-13 Thread Thomas Dukleth
The MARC record management libraries need to allow management of the legacy records we actually have and the records that existing systems currently use. Some problems that MARC record management libraries need to manage: 1. CHARACTER VARIANCE FOR FIELD CODES. Large union catalogue systems such

Re: MARC::File::XML suggestion

2006-07-13 Thread Edward Summers
On Jul 13, 2006, at 12:41 PM, Paul POULAIN wrote: sometimes, I parse XML that contains invalid subfieldcode (like a capital letter) M::F::X definetly dies in this case. MARC::Field seems to allow a subfield with a capital letter--as it should since there really is no requirement that subfie

MARC::File::XML suggestion

2006-07-13 Thread Paul POULAIN
Hello all, sometimes, I parse XML that contains invalid subfieldcode (like a capital letter) M::F::X definetly dies in this case. Could it be possible to have an option that deals with invalid subfieldcodes : * die (actual behaviour) * drop (drop the subfield) * ignore (integrate the subfiel