Keywords
cataloging, forgeries, dates, library materials, serials, unusual items, foreign languages
Abstract
Some of the most interesting items that cross the cataloger’s desk present difficult cataloging challenges. When cataloging a collection of suspected forgeries, how do you determine the “publication” date for faked documents? Which cataloging workform do you use for a LEGO model of the Salt Lake Temple? Is it a kit? A game? A sculpture? In this session, we will share examples of unique items we’ve cataloged and demonstrate how to effectively solve the questions that come up when trying to help patrons discover exactly what they’re looking for.
Original Publication Citation
Wiederhold, Rebecca A., Sharolyn Swenson, Kjerste Christensen, Jessie Christensen. “Cataloging Conundrums: Challenging Items that have Crossed Our Desks.” Presented at the annual conference of the Utah Library Association, Layton, Utah, May 20, 2022.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Wiederhold, Rebecca A.; Swenson, Sharolyn; Christensen, Kjerste; and Christensen, Jessie Louise, "Cataloging Conundrums: Challenging Items that have Crossed Our Desks" (2022). Faculty Publications. 5856.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/5856
Document Type
Presentation
Publication Date
2022-05-20
Permanent URL
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/8585
Publisher
Utah Library Association
Language
English
College
Harold B. Lee Library
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