[Yulcat-l] Processing Hiatus during Unicode Implementation at LC
Joan Swanekamp
joan.swanekamp at yale.edu
Thu Oct 13 09:00:29 EDT 2005
Dear Cataloging Colleagues,
This is an important notice for those of you who create or search NACO and
SACO records, or check the LC catalog for the most up-to-date
information. LC will convert its Voyager database to Unicode between Oct.
30 and Nov. 10, and that will result in the suspension of all cataloging
activities. Here is the full announcement. Let me know if you have any
specific questions.
Joan Swanekamp
Chief Catalog Librarian
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Processing Hiatus during Unicode Implementation at LC
From October 30-November 10, 2005, the Library of Congress will convert
its Integrated Library System to Unicode. During that time, the LC
database will be in read-only mode and will be accessible for searching by
users. The LC ILS upgrade will impact some PCC activities.
SACO
The Cooperative Cataloging Team will be able to receive either new SACO
proposals or revisions to existing LCSH. During this time, however, the
Coop Team will not be able to process SACO proposals or revisions. This
will create a delay in processing as a backlog develops.
Classification proposals, similarly, cannot be processed during this period.
NACO
NACO members will be able contribute new records and revisions. These
contributions will be held at LC for processing and re-distribution at the
end of the implementation period. Therefore NACO participants will not see
their contributions in the LC/NACO Authority File until after November 14,
2005.
The Cooperative Cataloging Team will not be able to perform bibliographic
file maintenance reported by members, delete or revise duplicate name
authority records, or resolve conflict situations. NACO members should
arrange with their LC liaison to hold such reports at the institution or to
report to the LC liaison to hold until November 14, 2005.
NACO members under review may continue to provide records as usual through
their utility under existing arrangements with their reviewer.
Keep in mind, however, that approved and contributed records will not be
available in the copies of the LC/NACO Authority File at LC, OCLC, RLG, or
the British Library due to the hiatus in processing and
distribution. There will be increased possibility of duplication or
conflict in authority records.
Literary author numbers (053 requests) cannot be processed during this period.
Other
Members of the Coop Team will continue to be in residence at the Library of
Congress during this break in activity. Team members will be available to
answer inquiries and consult with members as usual. Regular non-automated
activities such as training and documentation will go on.
Anthony R.D. Franks
Team Leader, Cooperative Cataloging Team
Library of Congress
202-707-2822 (voice)
202-252-2082 (fax)
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