Hello!
I have a question concerning the usage of DC.SUBJECT as apposed to
DC.COVERAGE:
The Royal Library runs a subject heading list which is used by many
Swedish libraries. The list contains of both single terms and
pre-coordinated terms for general use. It is also
possible to add a geographical name or a time aspect to the terms
(according to our guidelines).
Example: 'Byggnader - arkitektur - Sverige - 1900-talet' (= Buildings -
architecture - Sweden - 20th century).
This subject list is freely available on Internet (as a database -
adress, se below) and ment to be a tool for describing both printed
material and electronic resources. We also plan to add an English
translation of the terms in order to gain greater interoperability with
other systems.
Now to the point: We are just now discussing the relationship between
the dc elements of Subject and Coverage when it comes to place names and
time. Which is the "best" element for place names? Should we double the
information? Are pre-coordinated subject headings only for librarians
while "ordinary people" prefer a combination of single terms in both
Subject and in Coverage?
We are very much interested to learn if there have been any previous
discussions in these matters. We would also be much greatful if those of
you who use subject headings similar to ours could tell us about your
praxis and experiences when working with Dublin Core.
Adress to "Svenska ämnesord" (only in Swedish):
http://www.amnesord.kb.se/
Kindly,
Stina
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Stina Degerstedt
Enheten för bibliografisk utveckling och samordning (BUS)
- Division for Bibliographic Development and Co-ordination
Kungl. biblioteket - Royal Library - National Library of Sweden
Post adress: Box 5039, S-102 41 Stockholm, Sweden
Telephone: +46 8 463 42 42, Fax: +46 8 463 42 25
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