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The dilemma of using China National Classification Scheme in music catalog and the application of
cutter number in music cataloging in Music Library,School of Music Soochow University
Music Library, School of Music
Schoow University
Cataloging Librarian
Li Kung Chi
Shelving problem
ªThe shelving system in China National Classification Scheme is based on the chronological order of cataloging instead of alphabetical order of composers' names
Format issue
ªCNMARC comes from UNIMARC, while MARC 21 comes from Library of Congress.
ªLibrarian tend to use both to save efforts for copy cataloging. Book in Chinese is cataloged in CNMARC, while Book in English is cataloged in MARC21.
CNMARC
MARC21
Classification Scheme
ªMany Classifications and catagories in Library of Congress do not exist in China National Classification Scheme. ªOrnamentationªArtikulationªEthnomusicologyªMusic therapyªMusic researchªInter-discipline studyªJazzªRock and Roll
ªTo assign items to their idel catagories, we create new catagories for them.
Cutter NumberªIn order to manage authority control of composers, we
establish a new cutter table for it.
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