[DCRB-L] RE: Names of publishers

[Joe Springer]

At 06:00 PM 11/6/02 -0700, you wrote:

>N.B.!!!! I also suggest that in the revision process of DCRM(B) we have
>a look at AACR2 2.12-2.18 and make sure they conform to DCRM(B) (I mean
>by this, if the AACR2 rules for Early Printed Monographs don't conform
>to DCRM(B) we need to propose rule changes to AACR2. Since we have UK
>representation on this list and at the upcoming conference, I should
>think we could have unanimous proposals coming from both sides of the
>Atlantic--wishful thinking?)
>
>Robert L. Maxwell
>Special Collections and Ancient Languages Catalog Librarian
>Genre/Form Authorities Librarian
>6728 Harold B. Lee Library
>Brigham Young University
>Provo, UT 84602
>(801)422-5568

Although I believe that it is prudent to pay attention to the wording of 
AACR2.12-2.18 in the revision process, I think requiring AACR2 2.12-2.18 
*conform to DCRM(B)* would be pushing a bit far.  BDRB/DCRB have served, as 
presumably DCRM(B) will, as more comprehensive rules for the description of 
rare materials than AACR2 provides.  Libraries may choose to use DCRB, etc. 
*instead of* AACR2.12-2.18 (cf. DCRB OA final paragraph).  AACR2 is not a 
condensation of DCRM(B); DCRM(B) is an expansion of/alternate to AACR2.


Joe A. Springer, Curator
Mennonite Historical Library
Goshen College 1700 S. Main St.
Goshen, IN 46526  (joeas@goshen.edu)
574-535-7421     FAX 574-535-7438