This is a really interesting point.  My preference would be not to abridge as well, though as a non-NACO library although it adds to our authority work, it doesn't have the impact that it does for a NACO library.  

Although I hope to be able to accept incoming records 'as is', if they are acceptable RDA core records', I still need to think through the implications of having some acceptable records which don't conform to local policy, as this could be an issue particularly in terms of discoverability and OPAC display.  I'd be interested to know what others are thinking as well.   

Helen 

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Yes, this is something we're having discussions about now. Our preference is not to abridge (either in transcription or in access points) but it does add to authority work (we are NACO contributors).

Also, whatever we decide as our local policy, we also need to figure out whether we would edit/amend downloaded records to follow that if they did abridge. This is a big issue, especially given the volume of extra checking and editing this might involve. The same question (about whether we want to edit incoming records to match local policy decisions even if they are otherwise perfectly acceptable records meeting RDA core requirements) is a much broader issue we haven't yet settled.

Celine


On Oct 24 2012, Garner, Helen J (LIS) wrote:

> I included all editors in this record (rather than abridge), but I 
> think we will have to make a local decision on what we actually do. I 
> have a concern about the impact on name authority maintenance. Helen
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> Looking at the notes in Debbie's record has reminded me of a good 
> point to make on this record - in all the records I've looked at so 
> far I think we've all made the decision to enter all 4 editors, rather 
> than use the option to abridge.
>
> Also, what do people think about relationship designators here. I was 
> unsure whether to use editor, or editor of compilation.
>
>Helen
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>Let's kick off discussion of record 4 before lunchtime.
>
> Did anyone else add a related work for 'In series: Principles and 
> practice in records management and archives' I wasn't quite sure how 
> to format this either.
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>Helen
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