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Area coveredcataloging, acquisitions
Prepared byTechnical Services Working Group Leads
Adapted fromOrbis Cascade Alliance Collaborative Technical Services TeamBibliographic Mandates Review Group

Background

The purpose of a floor standard for bibliographic records is to specify minimum standards for completeness and content designation. Catalogers make certain that every record adheres to at least this floor level; however, they may exceed the floor when judgment indicates additional data elements are needed. The benefits to the CSU of a floor standard in a shared ULMS are significant. Alma uses a shared bibliographic record in the Network Zone and a floor standard gives CSU members expectations on quality, reducing the need for editing and re-editing of records.

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