SCS Task Group on Evaluation Guidelines for Non-Latin Script References in NARs

The original "Day One" of August 15, 2023 has been postponed. Until this Task Group’s recommendations are approved and a new “Day One” is announced, there is no change to current practice. Catalogers should continue the current practice of special coding for non-Latin script references (008/29=b + 667 notes). See the full Announcement on Deferred Day One (.pdf, August 11, 2023)

Charge (.pdf, August 9, 2023)

Interim Report (.pdf, October 20, 2023)

Progress Report (.pdf, March 5, 2024)

Final report (forthcoming; due August 31, 2024)

Non-Latin Variants in Name Authority Records: Different Perspectives, New Practices Webinar, June 20, 2024

Slides

Video (part 1; part 2; part 3)

Related Documents:

Updated SCS Policy Recommendations Non-Latin Script Cross-reference Coding Practice in NACO Name Authority File (.pdf, updated July 27, 2023)

SCA Report on Non-Latin Script Cross Reference Coding Practice in NACO Name Authority File (September 7, 2022)

"Non-Latin Script Cross-Reference Coding Practice in LC/NACO Records" SCS Presentation at OpCo, May 5, 2023.