Library Resources & ISSN 0024-2527 Technical Services January 2006 Volume 50, No. 1 The Future of Cataloging Deanna Marcum Utilizing the FRBR Framework in Designing User-Focused Digital Content and Access Systems Olivia M. A. Madison Serials Lauren E. Corbett Becoming an Authority on Authority Control Robert E. Wolverton, Jr. Evidence of Application of the DCRB Core Standard in WorldCat and RLIN M. Winslow Lundy Use of General Preservation Assessments Karen E. K. Brown The Association for Library Collections & Technical Services 50 ❘ 1 Library Resources & Technical Services (ISSN 0024-2527) is published quarterly by the American Library Association, 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL Library Resources 60611. It is the official publication of the Association for Library Collections & Technical Services, a division of the American Library Association. 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Publication in Library Resources & Technical Services does not imply official endorsement by the Association for Library Collections & Technical Association for Library Collections & Technical Services Services nor by ALA, and the assumption of edito- Visit LRTS online at www.ala.org/alcts/lrts. rial responsibility is not to be construed as endorse- ment of the opinions expressed by the editor or For current news and reports on ALCTS activities, see the ALCTS Newsletter Online at www.ala. individual contributors. org/alcts/alcts_news. 502 (1)Editorial LRTS EditorialLRTS 50(1) 2 Editorial EDITORIAL BOARD Peggy Johnson Editor and Chair Peggy Johnson In June 2005, I was part of an ALCTS preconference, “Writing University of Minnesota for Publication: Demystifying the Process,” co-sponsored by the ALCTS Publications Committee and the LRTS editorial Members board. Topics covered identifying research topics in technical services; finding time to write; choosing topics; finding and Christina Bellinger, University of using the right style for a topic; the essentials of copyright for New Hampshire authors; and the benefits of writing and publishing. I spoke Tschera Harkness Connell, Ohio on grammar and punctuation, which (though not the most State University compelling topic) is one of the most critical aspects of writing well and getting Trisha L. Davis, Ohio State published. One reward of being part of a group presenting at a preconference University is the opportunity to spend time with one’s colleagues. Over dinner the evening Magda A. El-Sherbini, Ohio State before the presentations, we entertained each other with stories of egregious University writing and editing faux pas. Editors have a wacky sense of humor. Take care in Karla L. Hahn, Association of your writing not to be the cause of editors’ and readers’ amusement. Research Libraries As LRTS begins volume 50, I am going to give potential authors some Sara C. Heitshu, University of advice. I want to encourage, not intimidate, you, but I do want to stress three Arizona important aspects of writing for publication. First, conduct your research with Sue Kellerman, Pennsylvania State rigor. Second, write clearly and document your sources carefully. Third, pay University attention to LRTS’s style and the types of papers that are published. The research process involves identifying a research question, conducting a Shirley J. Lincicum, Western Oregon University literature search, designing a research project, gathering data, analyzing results, and writing a report. Several resources can help with this process. I recommend Bonnie MacEwan, Auburn Qualitative Research for the Information Professional: A Practical Handbook University by G. E. Gorman and Peter Clayton (London: Facet, 2003) and Basic Research Norman S. Medeiros, Haverford Methods for Librarians, 4th ed., by Ronald R. Powell and Lynn Silipigni College Connaway (Westport, Conn., Libraries Unlimited, 2004). Carolynne Myall, Eastern Several books address writing well. Some are basic primers, others focus on Washington University specific aspects of good prose. A few of my favorites are Under the Grammar Linda L. Phillips, University of Hammer by Douglas Cazort (Los Angeles: Lowell House, 1992); Eats, Shoots Tennessee & Leaves by Lynn Truss (New York: Gotham Books, 2003); Style: Toward Pat Riva, McGill University Clarity and Grace by Bill Walsh (Chicago: Univ. of Chiago Pr., 1990), and, James Stickman, University of of course, The Elements of Style, 4th ed., by William Struck and E. B. White Washington (Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 2000). Refer to The Chicago Manual of Style, 15th Diane Vizine-Goetz, OCLC, Inc. ed. (Chicago: Univ. of Chicago Pr., 2003) for guidelines in all aspects of pre- (Intern) Caroll Nelson Davis, paring a manuscript for submission, and consult “Author FAQs about LRTS” Library of Congress and “LRTS Instructions to Authors” (both at www.ala.org/alcts/lrts) for specific advice about LRTS requirements. Ex-Officio Members Because librarianship is an applied profession, much of what we publish arises from the work of librarians and the problems they encounter and solve. Charles Wilt, Executive Director, Therefore, LRTS publishes papers in a section called “Notes on Operations.” ALCTS These cannot be simply “how we did it good in our library” reports. “Notes on Mary Beth Weber, Rutgers Operations” should meet certain criteria. They must: University, Editor, ALCTS Newsletter Online ● Present a unique solution that does not replicate similar work done at other Edward Swanson, MINITEX libraries. Library Information Network, Book ● Begin with a clear description of the problem to be addressed. Review Editor, LRTS ● Include a literature review, showing other work in this area (or its absence). 50(1) LRTS Editorial 3 ● Place the project or program in the larger context of submitted paper has potential but needs additional work, librarianship, making clear the value of the approach we will ask the author if he or she would like to work with or solution to other libraries. a mentor to address deficiencies and improve