RBMS Prejudicial Works terms
This is an ongoing experiment to record cataloging decisions on the application of RBMS Prejudicial Works terms. When you come across a work that makes you consider one of the terms, you can log your evidence and your decision. Decisions need not be final or objective. This is just to look back on subjective and personal cataloger’s judgement and determine if there are patterns which could inform future best practices for our collections.
Title | MMS ID | Possible term | Evidence | Decision | Cataloger |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Connect the dots | 99157830182603941 | Anti-Catholic works | “…the Catholic Church is a killing oppressive force that must be stopped.” Page 21 “I’m not saying I hate all the people who practice such death-dealing religions.” Page 12 | Did not apply. I read the work as critique and not prejudice? | JT |
Battle for normality | 99156401971403941 | Homophobic works | dedicated “to men and women tormented by homosexual emotions who do not want to live as homosexuals, who want constructive help and support” | Applied | EL |