Cataloging Serials for Special Collections: The Challenges and Delights of the W.L. Eury Appalachian Collection

ASU Author/Contributor (non-ASU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
Elizabeth Cramer, Associate Professor & Lead Cataloging Librarian (Creator)
Paul T. Orkiszewski, Associate Professor, Lead Librarian for Acquisitions (Creator)
Institution
Appalachian State University (ASU )
Web Site: https://library.appstate.edu/

Abstract: Cataloging serials in special collections proves to be both a challenge and a delight. Rare, ephemeral, or older serials may contain less descriptive information than is normally found in major current periodicals, making it difficult to record such descriptive information as frequency/regularity of publication and volume designation. But the true challenges in cataloging these materials are often due to their limited and sporadic acquisition, which causes problems in describing the serials and recording holdings, resulting in more time and higher cost per issue cataloged.

Additional Information

Publication
Cramer, Elizabeth., & Orkiszewski, Paul. (2010). Cataloging Serials for Special Collections: The Challenges and Delights of the W.L. Eury Appalachian Collection. Serials Librarian, 59(1), 101-110. [ISSN: 0361-526X ] DOI: 10.1080/03615260903534833
Language: English
Date: 2010
Keywords
special collections, serials cataloging, W.L. Eury Appalachian Collection

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