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Optional FieldsFor the optional fields in a name authority record, include or add these fields whenever the information is readily available in the resource being cataloged, and can quickly be added. No significant research should be done, and no extra sources need be consulted, to find values for the optional attributes in a name authority record.Research in OCLCPersonal…
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SourcesUse the Name Authorities sections of the Cataloging Guidelines in conjunction with the following sources for name authority guidance.Primary sources:RDA and associated LC-PCC PSs (GPO follows all LC-PCC PSs)DCM Z1MARC 21 Format for Authority DataLC Guidelines Supplement to the MARC 21 Format for Authority DataNACO Participants’ ManualAdditional sources:NACO…
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