From: Arakawa, Steven

Sent: Friday, October 01, 2010 11:00 AM

To: Catalog Discussion List

Subject: FW: October 1 Implementation: more BIBCO Standard Records

As of today, the new Bibco standards for additional types of material may be applied. For original cataloging, if the standard is followed, the records can be coded as pcc with encoding level blank, even if the cataloging is done on OCLC.

Original cataloging should generally follow the BSR guidelines. If all headings are backed up by NACO authority records and valid LCSH, and include a 050 _4 class number, the record should be coded at Encoding Level blank, Cataloging Source c and 042 pcc. If not all of the headings can be backed up by NACO authority records, do not code the record as pcc and use Encoding Level 4 (core) and Cataloging Source d. If a DLC minimal level record is upgraded to pcc full level or YUL core level leave the Cataloging Source code as blank rather than c.

For copy cataloging, records coded as pcc prior to Oct. 1 may be coded as Encoding Level 4. Leave these records as is; they are still considered to be valid pcc. The new standard does not require dimensions (height or height x width) but it’s doubtful at this point that any pcc library is going to leave out 300 $c. However, if you notice the dimensions are missing on a pcc record, go ahead and add 300 $c; our local decision is to continue to include dimensions where applicable.

There are other cases where CCC has decided to go beyond the BSR guidelines. The additional YUL requirements as well as a basic introduction to the BSR guidelines for the different formats are on the revised “YUL and the BSR” document:

http://www.library.yale.edu/cataloging/Orbis2Manual/BSRYUL.htm

If you have questions about the local documentation or the national guidelines, please contact me.

Steven Arakawa

Catalog Librarian for Training & Documentation

Catalog & Metadata Services, SML, Yale University

P.O. Box 208240 New Haven, CT 06520-8240 
(203)432-8286 steven.arakawa@yale.edu

From: Program for Cooperative Cataloging [mailto:PCCLIST@LISTSERV.LOC.GOV] On Behalf Of Sturtevant, Carolyn
Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 1:50 PM
To: PCCLIST@LISTSERV.LOC.GOV
Subject: October 1 Implementation: more BIBCO Standard Records

Implementation Date: October 1, 2010 for New BIBCO Standard Records (BSRs)

BIBCO libraries will begin using the new BIBCO Standard Record (BSR) models for additional types of materials on October 1, 2010.  The new BSRs are posted at:  http://www.loc.gov/catdir/pcc/bibco/BSR-MAPS.html

· Textual Monographs (with FAQ) (formerly Printed Books)

· Rare Books

· Cartographic Materials

· Notated Music

· Sound Recordings

· Moving Image Materials

· Graphic Materials

· Electronic Resources

As we move into the new BSR implementation phase:

• Records created according to the BSR models for all formats will carry the encoding level “blank.”

• Encoding level “4” will remain as a valid encoding level in OCLC for earlier BIBCO core records.  Batch loading processes by libraries that catalog in local systems may result in some BIBCO core level records entering OCLC even after October 1, 2010.

• The Standing Committee on Standards is developing BSR guidelines for a few remaining items (collections, including manuscript collections, electronic resources in certain formats), in consultation with appropriate stakeholders.

• Links to BIBCO full and core standards remain as resources on the new BSR-MAPS page, although they are marked as “Superseded by the BIBCO Standard Record, Oct. 1, 2010.”

• The BSR FAQ will be revised to include any new inquiries sent to BIBCOmail@loc.gov

• BIBCO training materials for new BIBCO libraries are being prepared for posting on the BIBCO web pages in October. Training will be designed as an online experience about one day in length, with the option of an onsite instructor.  After training, record review continues until the new library is independent. 

PoCo extends its thanks to the Standing Committee on Standards and all Task Group chairs, members, and liaisons, whose names appear in the final reports: http://www.loc.gov/catdir/pcc/reports.html#BSR

Magda El-Sherbini, PCC Chair

Associate Professor

Head, Cataloging Department

The Ohio State University Libraries

el-sherbini.1@osu.edu