Date:         Tue, 22 Jul 2003 16:24:51 -0700
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From:         Karen Coyle <[log in to unmask]>
Subject:      Re: New schema and citation changes
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At 08:42 AM 7/22/2003 -0800, Bruce D'Arcus wrote:

>True enough.  I just think MODS ought not to enforce this sort of thing
>for creation of new records.  I remember there was a specific
>recommendation for dealing with dates awhile back that might be good to
>come back to, and also apply to names.

Bruce,

If some cataloging community wants to input their dates as "c. 1654" that
should be ok. MODS is a structure for metadata, not an enforcer. I think
you are confusing the structure with the cataloging rules. MODS should
enable, but not prevent.

IM not-so HO

kc