I began to build my digital collection in EPrints. The process of cataloging the records was
straightforward. The ability to import
Library of Congress Subject Headings and incorporate uncontrolled vocabulary in
EPrints was a plus. Most of the records
I entered consisted of articles and the categories available through EPrints were
applicable. Consistency when cataloging
records can be an issue when different catalogers or even different repositories
are given this task. Everyone’s approach
to cataloging may differ from others and it may even differ with the same
cataloger. Consistency may be obtained
when working with a repository that has categories already listed versus
inputting them. The more I enter
information in different repositories or content management systems, the more I
realize there is something I should have added to another record. Perhaps,
experience could help with developing a consistent method in cataloging
records.
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