Date:         Tue, 13 Jan 2004 15:47:34 -0500
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From:         Mark Tang <[log in to unmask]>
Subject:      Question (MARC field for binding Info)
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Is there a MARC field for binding info?  If not, where will be the
logical place to display such data?  Should each library use the local
fields for such data?

The scenario is that some publishers put out bound volumes, and most
libraries would just order the bound volumes, in stead of having the
loose issues prepared and sent to the bindery.  When doing binding prep
or inspection, with such data provided in the Bib recds, there will be
less time and manpower wasted in physically inspecting the shelves to
gather the info.


Thanks

Mark Tang

Stanley Associates
Project Manager
Law Library of Congress
202-707-6249
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