Re: [Refdb-users] call numbers

[Bruce D'A. <bd...@fa...>]

On Feb 5, 2004, at 3:39 PM, Markus Hoenicka wrote:

>> 2)  I don't like hard-coding data like so.  IIRC, MODS has a
>> "classifier" element on which you can attach an attribute that
>> indicates it's a call number.  Likewise with the "identifier" element.
>
> What would be wrong with using a dedicated element for dealing with
> call numbers? I probably understand you all wrong, but the idea of
> using general-purpose elements decorated with custom attributes
> doesn't appeal to me. To me, this always feels like a workaround for
> an improperly designed DTD or Schema. I like it standardized and
> simple.

I understand your point, but OTOH, standardization means inflexibility. 
  What if your library uses a classification scheme different than that 
of call numbers?

Bruce