The Descriptive Notes editorial team is pleased to announce a new post in our ongoing Accessioning Description series.
In "Separating Fact from Fiction: Maximizing Dealer Descriptions in Finding Aids," Mae Casey discusses how she edits and incorporates the language provided by sellers and other donors into the description of accessioned collections at Penn State University libraries.
Read it here: https://saadescription.wordpress.com/2024/01/08/separating-fact-from-fiction-maximizing-dealer-descriptions-in-finding-aids/
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Katherine Madison
Lead Editor, Descriptive Notes
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