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FAQ on geographic names (view source)
Revision as of 16:41, 26 January 2022
, 16:41, 26 January 2022→Is it mandatory to include the form of the geographical name used as a subdivision in field 781 of the authority record for the geographic name?
It is not mandatory, but strongly recommended, to facilitate the use of geographical names when doing subject cataloguing.
It is not mandatory, but strongly recommended, to facilitate the use of geographical names when doing subject cataloguing.
Should cataloguers add a 667 note to name authority records, to specify how the name is to be used in subject headings, for instance when there is a linear change of name?
== Should cataloguers add a 667 note to name authority records, to specify how the name is to be used in subject headings, for instance when there is a linear change of name? ==
Yes, please see the Name Authority Manual, section [[PFAN_-_Name_Authority_Manual#667_Nonpublic_general_note|667]], for further information, and for examples.
Yes, please see the Name Authority Manual, section [[PFAN_-_Name_Authority_Manual#667_Nonpublic_general_note|667]], for further information, and for examples.