[DCRM-L] Tarot decks: "books" or "visual materials"?

[Samantha Garlock]

Hi all,

I have several tarot decks on my "to be cataloged" shelf, and I can't
decide whether to catalog them as "books" or "visual materials." I tried
browsing through existing OCLC records to see how other institutions have
treated similar materials, but it seems almost evenly split. I also noticed
that some records seem to focus on the instructional booklet rather than
the actual deck, but others focus on the deck and treat the booklet as an
accompanying material. (My instinct is to center the cards rather than the
booklet).

So, I decided to ask you all! When you come across tarot decks (or other
fortune-telling cards), how do you approach cataloging them? Do you take a
different approach if there's an accompanying instructional booklet?

Thanks!

Samantha

-- 
Samantha Garlock
Collections and Engagement Librarian
Special Collections & Archives
Colby College Libraries
5103 Mayflower Hill
Waterville, ME 04901
Pronouns: she, her
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