Three Mini-Rules of Thumb

In prior columns I’ve looked at several of the “big” rules of thumb in cataloging—truths large enough to fill a whole column with their ins and outs.

But this month, as a change of pace, I thought we’d take a look at three “mini” rules of thumb, each too small for a whole column, yet each important in its area, and well worth knowing for the cautious cataloger. So let’s get started.