Re: Author, author! Re: [RDA-L] Fictitious characters as authors

Hi folks Why not 'actor'? (as in; someone who has performed an action). It's not restricted to persons (a corporate body can be an 'actor') and is more informative than 'name'. I'd prefer something like 'entity', the FRBR/RDA use of the word 'entity' might cause confusion. c.

Re: [ALA-CCDA:5336] RDA: an analogy

Paul: Thanks for sharing this, I think it expresses some of my concerns as well (though you're clearly more adept with a metaphor than I am!). I'm also concerned that, if we defer dealing with these issues now (largely in our desire to meet a publication deadline) we may never have the

Re: [ALA-CCDA:5336] RDA: an analogy

Diane, Is it possible to get a copy of the Karen Calhoun article at this time? Margaret From: Resource Description and Access / Resource Description and Access on behalf of Diane I. Hillmann Sent: Tue 3/28/2006 12:04 PM To: RDA-L@INFOSERV.NLC-BNC.CA

Re: [ALA-CCDA:5336] RDA: an analogy

Margaret, No, I don't think so. I think it would have to be released by LC. It shouldn't take long, and I'm guessing that there'll be lots of announcements. Diane Diane, Is it possible to get a copy of the Karen Calhoun article at this time? Margaret