Elizabeth (Richardson): I don't think there *is* a different standard for citing a published book in a brick and mortar library and the same book that's digitized online. For my own convenience I do note the website or library where I found it, but I don't believe that that information is part of a standard citation. There *would* be a difference, however, if the online version happened to be a transcription rather than digitized images--then it's a whole different ballgame.
Kirsten -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Elizabeth Richardson Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2008 5:08 PM To: LegacyUserGroup@legacyfamilytree.com Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] Master Source Subsequent Citation Issue Perhaps the standards should be changed. They are convoluted and are difficult to understand and follow. For example, a different standard entries for a book that is in a brick and mortar library from the standard for the same book in an online library has no basis in logic and is therefore ridiculous on its face. Keep in mind, too, that few genealogists are professionals and will not be publishing. For those who do publish, the publishers' audience is not the same as those for publications of others types of research. The standard should always be to make certain citations are easily understood by the audience, as that is the essence of communication. Elizabeth Richardson researching the descendants of William and Sarah (Patterson) Thompson *** Holiday discounts on Legacy 7.0, add-ons, books, and more. Visit http://tinyurl.com/65rpbt. *** Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp
