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Name Verification

When to Verify

Do not VerifyVerify
  • LC AACR2 copy
  • LC AARC2 variant edition copy
  • Other matching copy
  • Other variant edition copy
  • No copy

What to Verify

VerifyDo Not Verify
  • Personal Names (x00)
  • Corporate Names (x10)
  • Conference Names (x11)
  • Uniform Titles (x30, x40)
  • Geographic Names (x51)
  • Topical Subjects (650)

The level of verification depends on the availability of cataloging copy. Use the following guidelines:

LC AACR2 matching copy
LC AACR2 variant edition copy		 Do not verify. Accept form of entry on copy.

Other matching copy
Other variant edition copy
No copy

Verify personal and corporate/conference name headings in the NAF.

Change records to match NAF AACR2 forms, as needed.

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