[DCRB-L] DCRM(B) series area

[Manon Theroux]

>However, in this context, I want to note that AACR2 explicitly says that 
>archival and specialized cataloging may require special rules.  To me, 
>this is a clear case in which the high value on exact transcription in 
>describing rare materials applies.  Whatever the decision is about the 
>text and interpretation of AACR2, there is clear justification for a more 
>rigorous rule in DCRM.

Yes. The same holds true for transcription issues in the series numbering 
area. In DCRM(B), we wouldn't want to follow the standard AACR2/LCRI 
practice of silently substituting abbreviations for words such as "volume" 
in the 4XX $v. Or silently substituting AACR2 abbreviations for other 
abbreviations found on the item. We would want to transcribe as found in 
the 4XX and trace according to AACR2, etc., in the 8XX.

Manon

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Manon Théroux
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