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gils: Re(2): Cross Reference Definition

gils: Re[2]: Cross Reference Definition

Re[2]: Cross Reference Definition

becky_perry@hq.dla.mil
Mon, 16 Sep 96 11:28:18 EST 

Date: Mon, 16 Sep 96 11:28:18 EST
From: becky_perry@hq.dla.mil
Message-Id: <9608168428.AA842898622@ccgw2.hq.dla.mil>
To: gils@cni.org
Subject: Re[2]: Cross Reference Definition


I would like to see the field, Cross Reference, used not only for 
other locator records but also for "or related information resources". 
DLA has used the field, Cross Reference, to point to other related 
information already.  Locator Records are just that locating info for 
the public. 

While on this subject, how about adding more cross reference fields 
than just two.  I would like to use this field to point to our field 
activities that make this agency happen.

becky perry, DLA CANP
<becky_perry@hq.dla.mil>


______________________________ Reply Separator ____________________________
> Subject: Re: Cross Reference Definition
> Author:  gils@cni.org at ~GW2
> Date:    9/14/96 3:52 PM
>      
> Fay,
>      
> Wouldn't that proposal have the effect of weakening the commitment to 
> creating good locator records?  If it is worthwhile to provide a cross 
> reference to a relevant information resource, then it is probably 
> worthwhile to create a locator record describing that information 
> resource.  Users who followed the cross-reference would have the 
> benefit of reviewing a description of the related resource, formatted 
> in a familiar manner.
>      
> In the US Federal GILS, it is already hard enough to get information 
> stewards to create locator records -- the proposal would remove one 
> of the arguments that can be used to persuade them to create a locator 
> record for the "related resource".
>      
> Steve Hufford, US Environmental Protection Agency
>      
>      
> On 09/13/96, Fay Turner <fst@ITS.NLC-BNC.CA> wrote: 
> > 
> > Subject: Cross Reference Definition 
> > 
> > While we are tinkering away with the Profile definitions, how does the 
> > GILS group feel about expanding the definition of Cross Reference to 
> > include not just "another locator record" but also "other related 
> > information resources" which may not have a locator record but can be 
> > accessed electronically?  This is supported by the NARA Guidelines and 
> > makes sense for inclusion in the profile.
> > 
> > Definition: This element is a grouping of subelements that together 
> > identify another locator record "or related information resources" 
> > likely to be of interest.
> > 
> > Fay
> > 
> > 
> > Fay Turner
> > <fst@its.nlc-bnc.ca>

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