Bug 5572 (refinements to function merge sub merge in C4::AuthoritiesMarc)
Hi, This patch from Janusz Kaczmarek dates from Jan 3, 2011 already. And still needs signoff. I have marked it as In Discussion now, hoping for some feedback from you. Please have a look at the report and patch. Do you agree that subfields at the biblio side should be cleared for an active empty authority subfield? Or could that result in unexpected data loss too easily? What is your opinion? Other QA team members are also welcome to respond. Thanks for doing so, Marcel
Marcel, Please have a look at the report and patch.****
Do you agree that subfields at the biblio side should be cleared for an active empty authority subfield? Or could that result in unexpected data loss too easily?
I am very uncomfortable with this patch. Relator terms (subfield $e) should not be filled in in MARC21 authorities, but should be used in controlled headings in bibliographic records. I commented on the bug to this effect, but Janusz hasn't had a chance to respond yet. Regards, Jared -- Jared Camins-Esakov Bibliographer, C & P Bibliography Services, LLC (phone) +1 (917) 727-3445 (e-mail) jcamins@cpbibliography.com (web) http://www.cpbibliography.com/
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