This session of Metadata Matters will provide a short introduction to rare books cataloging. It will start with a brief presentation on what makes a book rare and some notable aspects of handpress period books. It will then highlight several aspects particular to rare book description that catalogers record using special standards and practices to enhance the discovery of these resources and convey their artifactual significance. Real-life examples will be used to illustrate this work.
Presented by Amy Bishop and Chris Dieckman.
