We just learned today that Sitka (the integrated library system most libraries in BC will be transitioning to) has an interesting cataloguing requirement. Apparently all subject headings in the 650 field in Sitka will have to be official Library of Congress subject headings.
So what's the problem? Our library uses Sears subject headings. We're currently waiting to find out if Sitka will also support Sears. If it doesn't, we'll have to double-check the subject headings on all 36000 records (including the ~2200 I've fixed already) to make sure they're official LC headings.
This project (especially this latest problem) is making me feel more and more like Sisyphus (I had to look up the name -- just knew the reference) every day. Well, I guess there is one difference. Sisyphus didn't get paid to push the boulder up the hill for eternity.
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