Since the agent template is built to be compatible with LC's Name Authority
File and we heavily use the LC NAF plugin, we follow the guidelines from RDA
and MARC Authority Format to fill it in. This will hopefully prevent double
files in the future. Catalogers set up and/or review the agent
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Dear Matthew,
Many thanks for getting back to me- that's really useful to know. I completely
agree about the NCA Rules- definitely not intuitive for the end user.
Best wishes,
Natalie
Natalie Adams
Systems Archivist
Cambridge University Library
From:
Hi Natalie,
The full name record is placed in the Primary Sort Name field in the Agent
Record and we also use the Source and Rules fields. We don't use the other
fields.
I personally don't think that the NCA guidance on compound surnames is
particularly helpful.
Best wishes,
Matthew
