Such cross-references belong in authority records, but there are going to be times when you simply don’t know who the actual author is. For example, Kermit the Frog’s books just say they are by him. There is nothing to cross-reference unless one does extensive research to determine who the actual author is, if that is possible. RDA does not allow you to add bracketed “[i.e. ]” statements of responsibility. It would permit you to add a note, however, something like “Actual author: ....”. But I would not like to start seeing records that have a 100 for the named person on the resource and a 700 for the actual author. Those should be cross-refs in authority records I think.
Adam Schiff
University of Washington Libraries
From: Lynne LaBare, Senior Librarian/Cataloger
Sent: Monday, October 14, 2013 11:57 AM
To: RDA-L@LISTSERV.LAC-BAC.GC.CA
Subject: Re: [RDA-L] RDA name authorities |c (Fictitious character)
Mac,
I am concerned that in all our discussions of fictitious characters as
preferred access points, our many patrons will be confused (not to mention
bemused) by the direction we are taking. That said, I like your idea of adding
the Rowling cross reference to Biddle. That would neatly direct the patron who
actually searched for works by J.K. Rowling to Biddle the Bard. BTW the
fictitious character is Geronimo Stilton.
Thanks for your input! I save most of your comments in my RDA folder--along
with Bob Maxwell's and other frequent contributors who know far more about RDA
than I ever will.
Lynne J. LaBare
Senior Librarian, Cataloger
Provo Library at Academy Square
550 North University Avenue Provo, Utah 84601-1618
801.852.7672
801.852.6670 (fax)
Email: lyn...@provo.lib.ut.us
On 10/14/2013 11:25 AM, J. McRee Elrod wrote:
Martin Kelleher wrote:
Thinking about it that way sadly doesn;t make it sound any less
ridiculous.
Entering Rowling under Biddle is no more ridiculous than entering
Clemens under Twain. "Mark Twain" is a Mississippi River boaters'
call, no more a person than Geronimo Chilton.
While I would favour including in the statement of responsibility
"[i.e. Samuel L. Clemens]", or "[i.e. J. K. Rowling]", RDA purists
would not approve. We are dependent on authority cross references.
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