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Death Dates
by John Reese 03 Aug '07

03 Aug '07

BSLW-AC list server I want to thank all of you for taking the time to sign up on the Backstage Library Works authority control list server. We currently have 58 customers signed up. Now all we need is someone to post a message. I thought I would take the liberty of getting my feet wet first. Many of you may know that there has been much communication on the catalog list server concerning syncing new authorities with death dates to existing heading in the bibliographic record that do not have a death date. For most ILS systems this is a problem because the software used to align the 1XX of the authority record with the 1XX or 7XX of the bibliographic record relies on a normalized string match to make this connection. Because the authority record has changed and the See References do not reflect the old heading, these heading will not flip on most ILS systems. The authority record for Richard Nixon better illustrates this. Notice that there is no See Reference for Richard Nixon without his death date. (Nixon, Richard M. $q(Richard Milhouse), $d1913-) -001 __01036cz 2200289n 4500 001 __n 79018757 003 __DLC 005 __20060129110612.0 008 __790402n| acannaabn |a aaa 010 __$an 79018757 035 __$a(OCoLC)oca00252604 040 __$aDLC$beng$cDLC$dDLC$dNcU$dOCoLC$dDLC-R$dSdMadT 100 1_$aNixon, Richard M.$q(Richard Milhous),$d1913-1994 400 0_$aNi-k?o-sung,$d1913-1994 400 0_$aNikesong,$d1913-1994 400 1_$aNikson, Ric?ard Milhaus,$d1913-1994 400 0_$aNi-k?o-hsun,$d1913-1994 400 0_$aNikexun,$d1913-1994 400 0_$aNikesen,$d1913-1994 400 0_$aNi-k?o-sen,$d1913-1994 400 1_$aNiksun, Ritshard,$d1913-1994 400 1_$wnna$aNixon, Richard Milhous,$d1913-1994 400 1_$aNixon, Richard,$d1913-1994 510 1_$aUnited States.$bPresident (1969-1974 : Nixon) 670 __$aAndrews, P. This man Nixon, 1952. 670 __$aHis Leaders, c1982:$bCIP t.p. (Richard Nixon) 670 __$aWashington Post, 23 April 1994$b(Richard Milhous Nixon died on 22 April 1994) This absence of a See Reference with the open death date has caused considerable problems in the library automation world. Though the problem is not with authority control vendors, the amount of records updated through the automated process causes a backlog in reconciling these records. Backstage Library Works can provide a solution for those running into this problem. It requires temporary manipulation of the Library of Congress authority record, but the end result is an automated match of authority headings with the authority record. Backstage temporarily creates a See Reference that is the same as your bibliographic heading. This results in the ILS system linking with the correct authority record and changing the heading to match the 1XX of the authority record. We then send the same file without the see reference to overlay the temporary file and give you the correct Library of Congress Subject heading. If you are having this problem and want to talk further about our solution please contact your project manager for additional details. I hope the above is helpful and I hope you will feel comfortable about sharing information with your colleagues on this list server. Thank you for your time and happy posting John Reese Product Manager Backstage Library Works Voice (800) 391-5210 Ext. 249 Fax (801) 356-8220 Email jreese(a)bslw.com

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List Changes
by Chad Cluff 30 Jul '07

30 Jul '07

I've made some changes to the BSLWAC list. This email is to ensure that those changes were made properly and that they are for the best. First and foremost, is the text file still being attached? Secondly when you hit reply now, it should be directed to the list, not to the original sender. Thanks, Chad -- Chad Cluff Programmer ccluff(a)bslw.com MARS Authority Control http://www.bslw.com/authority_control.html

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Is my subscription working?
by Lara Henry 30 Jul '07

30 Jul '07

I am now subscribed to the bslwac mailing list. Is it working? -- _______________________________________________________________ Lara Henry Account Representative, Northeastern US and Canada Backstage Library Works 533 E 1860 S Provo, UT 84606 800-288-1265 ext. 252 http://www.bslw.com We've moved! Backstage Library Works has relocated to a bigger and better office in Provo, Utah. Please make a note of our new address above. Phone numbers remain the same.

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Hello
by Scott Pratt 27 Jul '07

27 Jul '07

Can you hear me? Can you hear me know? BSLW_logo colorbar Scott Pratt Vice President - Sales and Marketing Backstage Library Works 1180 South 800 East Orem, UT 84097 (801) 356-1852 ext. 242 spratt(a)bslw.com www.bslw.com

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Testing the BSLW AC listserv
by Maritta Coppieters 27 Jul '07

27 Jul '07

I'm looking forward to many interesting discussions and posts. Cheers all, Maritta ==================== Maritta Coppieters International Sales Backstage Library Works +1-801-356-1852, ext. 227 +1-801-356-8220 fax 533 East 1860 South Provo, Utah 84606 USA http://www.bslw.com New projects for Backstage include reclassification for the University of East Anglia (Norwich); digitization for Purdue University (West Lafayette, Indiana); authority control for the National Technical University (Athens); retrospective conversion for the Royal Society of Medicine (London); and cataloging for the Representative Church Body Library (Dublin). Perhaps we can help with your collections too!

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No Moderation for Staff
by Chad Cluff 27 Jul '07

27 Jul '07

At John's instruction, I have turned off moderation for staff employees. Now, whenever a staff member emails the list it will go straight through and not require approval from moderators. At this time, client and outside emails will still require moderation, however, that may change, depending upon what decisions are made regarding the management of this list. Chad -- Chad Cluff Programmer ccluff(a)bslw.com MARS Authority Control http://www.bslw.com/authority_control.html

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response
by Karen Anderson 27 Jul '07

27 Jul '07

I'm responding to the listserve as requested. Is this what I'm supposed to do? Karen

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Please confirm that you are subscribed to the list serve
by John Reese 27 Jul '07

27 Jul '07

Hello Fellow BSLWAC list serve members, If all goes well today I will be sending out a memo to our customers about the listserv with instructions on how to sign up. Please confirm that you received this email by responding to the listserv. Let me know if you are running into any problems responding. John Reese Product Manager Backstage Library Works Voice (800) 391-5210 Ext. 249 Fax (801) 356-8220 Email jreese(a)bslw.com

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by Margaret Florence 27 Jul '07

27 Jul '07

I GOT THE EMAIL

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Welcome to Backstage Library Works Listserv
by Chad Cluff 25 Jul '07

25 Jul '07

I would like to welcome everyone to the new listserv that we will be operating to better provide service to our Authority Control customers. This listserv should be an excellent resource for our clients, as well as anyone in the authority control world. Pooling our knowledge together will enable those with questions or concerns to access a wide variety of experience and help. Thanks for doing your part in making this a success. Chad -- Chad Cluff Programmer ccluff(a)bslw.com MARS Authority Control http://www.bslw.com/authority_control.html

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