Recording Statement of Responsibility : LC-PCC Best Practices Guidelines
Myth:
“You must always record all statements of responsibility.”
Reality:
Incorrect. You must
record the first statement of responsibility, generally in full. Recording subsequent statements of
responsibility is a matter of judgment -- but of course they are usually
helpful for the user. Also, note this
from 2.4.2.3: “If not all statements of responsibility appearing on the
source or sources of information are being recorded, give preference to those
identifying creators of the intellectual or artistic content. In case of doubt,
record the first statement.”
Myth:
“But aren’t you required to record a subsequent statement of
responsibility if it describes an illustrator of a resource intended for
children?”
Reality:
This is good cataloging practice, but not necessarily
required. You must provide an access
point for the illustrator; and that the relationship designator “$e
illustrator”. But a statement of responsibility other than the first one is not
a core element.
[Source : Library of Congress]
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