Amber

Here in Leeds we used a simplified form for published books in the medium field much as you suggest, usually the key for us in this instance is whether it is a hardback or soft covered book.

Hope that helps
Regards
Jen

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Subject: cataloging books as objects

Is anyone cataloging books in their object module?  Our general use library is being cataloged in the bibliography module, but our archival collection of books is treated like objects and thus entered in the object module.  For anyone cataloging books this way, I have a question for you:  What kind of data are you including in the medium field?  We are listing the medium with as much detail as we would for a work of art, and I can’t help but wonder if that’s just ridiculous.

For example:  Would you use “printed ink on paper with coated cardboard cover and printed, coated paper jacket,” or simply “hardcover book with dust jacket?”

I can see the need to include a very detailed medium description for artist’s books or other special books, but for regular, published books I wonder if we need to simplify a bit.  It would be really helpful to see how other museums are doing this.  I’ve managed to find some examples on the Met’s site, but searching for books in museum collections can be kind of hit or miss.  If anyone knows of any online collections that include books this way, please let me know.

Thanks,
Amber


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