Kits

Definition: AACR2 rules defined a kit as an item comprised of 3 or more categories of materials, none of which is identifiable as the predominant constituent…


Minerva Cataloging Roundtable Meetings

(Revised 03/07/24) The Cataloging standards committee is looking for new members – please contact Louise Jolliffe, or any committee member,  if you are interested. Roundtable Dates…


Importing Records from Z39.50

Checklist Import a new bib record only after searching the Minerva catalog by title first, then author, then ISBN, without finding a match. Double click “Location”…


Electronic Books

Definition: A digital version of a traditional print book designed to be read on a personal computer or an e-book reader (a software application for use…


Access Points

Adding access points:  You may add access points (subject headings, author-, series-, and title-added entries) to a bib record, but you should not delete existing access…


Minerva Executive Board 03/24/14

Minutes MINERVA Executive Board Meeting Maine State Library Studio March 24, 2014 In attendance: Shelly Davis, Kevin Davis, Steve Norman, Judy Frost, Karen Valley, Nikki Maounis,…


264 Dates: Publication and Copyright

Titles with only a Copyright Date Below is the title page verso of Beautiful creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl: In this example, you can…


Minerva Executive Board 01/08/14

Minutes Maine State Library Studio January 8, 2014 In attendance:  Nancy Crowell, Kevin Davis, Shelly Davis, Judy Frost, Nikki Maounis, Steve Norman, Alisia Revitt (remote), Gail…


Minerva Executive Board 11/13/13

Agenda All are welcome to attend. Wednesday, November 13, 2013 | 10:00am – 12:00pm | Maine State Library Studio Call to order Review and acceptance of the…


Minerva Users Council Oct. 4, 2013

Minerva Users’ Council Meeting October 4, 2013, 10:00am-2:00pm Topsham Public Library Call to Order – Shelly Davis called the meeting to order at 10:07 am. Welcome…