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Subject:        Spell out 255 Field Abbreviations?
Date:   Mon, 14 Apr 2014 19:21:26 +0000
From:   Merry Bower <[log in to unmask]>
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K-State is considering having its database maintenance vendor perform
RDA enrichment on our bibliographic records. One option is to expand
abbreviations in the 255 field:


"Abbreviations to be spelled out in 255 fields include *RA*to *Right
ascension*, *Decl.*to *Declination*, *eq. *to *equinox*, *hr.*to *hour*,
and *ca. *changed to *approximately*and *brackets removed*. No changes
will be made to 255|b statement of projection as it is a transcribed field."


Since I catalog maps infrequently, I would like to ask my more
experienced colleagues if they see any pitfalls in applying this option.
Would you recommend:


  * Don't apply
  * Apply as stated
  * Apply with the following modifications [state]


Thanks,

Merry


Merry Bower
Metadata Librarian
Metadata & Preservation Dept.
K-State Libraries
509 Hale Library
Manhattan, KS 66506-1200
voice mail: (785) 532-7435
fax: (785) 532-7644