The term "consistent position" is relative rather than absolute. If $e
is to *precede* $c then it could be either the 2nd or 3rd subfield
depending on whether $b is present. Is that correct?
On 8/14/2012 1:03 PM, J. McRee Elrod wrote:
The always well informated Mark quoted:
Thanks to Joanna for citing this PCC recommendation. OCLC's view on
the order of subfields is also very much influenced by this
recommendation. We believe that having $e in a consistent position
and in the position that is recommended will assist in the quick
identification of RDA records.
Certainly having 040$e in a consistent position would be good. Having
it last, in alphabetical order, we find easier to spot than between
other subfields (after either $a or $b). I don't look forward to
having to redo all our RDA Procedures and programs to allow for
variation in placement for rda$e. Sometimes the simplist solution is
best.
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