When shouldn Analytic Linkage be used?
A. It is often simpler to add extra information to the note fields (e.g., MARC tags 500, 505, or 520) than to add an analytic, although an analytic is indexed better. To add note fields, use the Cataloging function [Edit an Existing Bib], and then use the MARC Editor’s [Add] for tag 5XX. Why are analytics better indexed? The MARC 5XX subfields can be keyword indexed, but an analytic bib is more fully indexed and thus available for searching. The author names are added to the author authority file and indexed, as the title is added to the title authority file and indexed. The subjects are validated and indexed. Moreover the authors, title, and subjects are keyword indexed. B. There is no need to add an analytic for a Monographic Series that does not require Serials Management. These items do not require analytics because the indexing tools automatically link monographic series to series titles when a Series Statement is present. Put the Series Statement in MARC tag 440 subfield and the
