(DO NOT FOLLOW - REVISION TO THE ENTIRE CATALOGING SECTION IN PROGRESS)
Historically, graphic material (prints, posters, drawings, paintings, photographs, etc.) has been cataloged in a variety of ways. Before OASIS and VIA, everything was cataloged into HOLLIS. Now, more and more material is being entered into the other two databases, but there is no systematic approach to choosing. The treatment of most items is done on a case-by-case basis in a conversation between the curator of the material and Technical Services.
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Classification varies depending on the material being cataloged. If printed material, it is classed as a broadside. Original artwork is treated on a case-by-case basis, with the exception of that which is bought for the Department of Printing & Graphic Arts. In this case, it is classed in the TypDr scheme. (See Classification Guide for details.) This is followed by a size designation:
39 x 31 cm. | The smallest size (would be Sz 1) is left without size designation. |
49 x 38 cm. | Sz2 |
59 x 43 cm. | Sz3 |
74 x 59 cm. | Sz4 |
E.g. TypDr 515.C301.00f (Sz2)