We stick one name constituents in the last
name field and have trained everyone and spread the word to search there. I would classify it more as a “pick
one” decision than anything else.
Ella Rothgangel
Collections Database Administrator
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Subject: constituents with only
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Hi.
We are wondering how other
institutions handle constituents with only one name. IE
"Nadar" "Weegee" "Giotto". Are they
individuals or institutions? If individuals, then which field gets
the name... first name, last name or both (considering the search
implications)?
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Laurie Soures
Manager of Web Development and
Information Systems
George Eastman House
Rochester, NY