Document (#16304)

Author

Martin, G.

Title

Main entry : the argument for a defence of main entry in the OPAC

Source

Cataloguing Australia. 22(1996) nos.1/2, S.21-25

Year

1996

Abstract

Argues that the current understanding of main entry is the chief access point for the work in a physical item being described by a bibliographic record. Explains the justification for main entries while drawing attention to the few related problems as they relate to OPACs

Footnote

Paper presented at the Australian Committee on Cataloguing (ACOC) seminar 'Rule revisions: who needs them' held prior to the National Cataloguing Conference in Oct. 95

Theme

Formalerschließung
OPAC

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