RDA doesn't use the term "alternate access point". The example that is
being referred to here is in 6.27.4.1 where it is clearly labeled as a
variant access point, i.e. a cross-reference in an authority record:
Construct additional variant access points if considered important for
access.
Fast, Howard, 1914–2003. Sylvia
Authorized access point for the work: Cunningham, E. V., 1914–2003. Sylvia.
Novel originally published under the pseudonym E.V. Cunningham; author’s
real name, Howard Fast, appears on some resources embodying the work, but
the identity most frequently used is Cunningham
Adam L. Schiff
Principal Cataloger
University of Washington Libraries
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From: J. McRee Elrod
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Subject: Re: [RDA-L] Access points vs. cross references
Thomas posted:
Implementing these access points in a card catalog produces
Fast, Howard, 1914-2003. Sylvia
see
Cunningham, E.V., 1914-2003. Sylvia
In a card catalogue, "Fast" is a cross reference, not an alternate
access point.
Even better in a OPAC would be being taken directly from the alternate
form to the form to which the cross reference refers (i.e., the entry
in the record) rather than having to do a double look up as in a card
catalogue.
For me "alternate access point" should mean an *access* point (i.e. an
entry) in the bibliographic record. An alternate form of name and/or
title may be a see or see also cross reference, but should not be
called an access point. It refers you from a form not chosen as an
access point *to* the form chosen as an access point, but is not an
access point itself.
I will choose to interpret the alternate form example you posted as
the form to be used for a cross reference (authority record for the
work 400), not a form to be entered in the bibliographic record, nor a
form to be established (which would be required if an added entry in
the record). .
Our terminology has become *very* unclear.
Perhaps I should buy a doll, label it "Tom Delsey". and stick pins in
it?
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