AACR2 (Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules, Second Edition) Name
| Mandatory | Repeatable | Data Type | Authority | Public Element |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | No | Variable Character Length (700) | Library of Congress Name Authority File | Yes |
| Definition: | The name assigned to an organization in the Library of Congress Name Authority File (LCNAF) based on the Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules, Second Edition (AACR2). The rules governing the formation of the AACR2 name and the organization name differ. The AACR2 name does not always include an organizational hierarchy. |
| Purpose: | Provides the form of the name for most non-Federal organizations. Helps establish links among the elements in the organization authority database. Allows users to search for organizations, including Federal organizations, by names commonly found in other systems. |
| Relationship: | This element is dependent on Organization Name. To have AACR2 Name, Organization Name must be created. |
| Guidance: |
Choose the correct name from the authority file. If a name does not exist in the authority file, then leave this element empty. |
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