CLD: The RASCAL ExperiencePreparation of Collection Descriptions

Defining your ‘unit of description’

Key Consideration

Administrative Context – How does the institution/individual define a particular collection and its relevant sub-collections?

RASCAL

Generally translates as named/discrete collections clearly identified within an institution or within a particular body of materials (i.e. sub-collections)

E.g. QUB Hibernica Collection ? Foster Pamphlet Clln NOT T.F.O’Rahilly Library Clln

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