Revising records with other holding libraries

[Sarah S. Elman]

Dear Jay,

We are recataloging a rare book which was dated incorrectly before 
(the record was created by us--#30786090); however, three other 
institutions have already attached their holdings to that record. What 
is the OCLC policy regarding this situation? Should I revise the record 
directly? Or should I create a new record and delete our holdings from 
the original record (although the 040 will still have our symbol)?

Thanks a lot.

 Sarah S. Elman
 Head, Cataloging/Public Services Divisions
 East Asian Library, UCLA 
 Phone: (310) 206-9606  
 Fax: (310) 206-4960
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