Gemeinsame Körperschaftsdatei
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The Common Corporation File or GKD is a German authority control
for the organisation of corporation names from catalogues. It is used mainly for documentation
in libraries. Like the Keyword Authority Control (Schlagwortnormdatei or SWD) and the Personal Name File (Personennamendatei or PND), the GKD is looked after and updated by the German National Library
(DNB), the Bavarian State Library
, the Berlin State Library
and, since 1997, the Austrian National Library
, several library networks taking part. The responsible editor is the State Library in Berlin. The Common Corporate File was created in the 1970s from the catalogue data of the Journal Database (ZDB). In April 2004 it contained more than 915,000 records.
s, but also congresses
and exhibition
s.
In addition to names (index terms and synonyms) of individual corporations, GKD data files contain links to parent bodies as well as earlier and later names.
GKD records are uniquely identified by an ID number, the GKD number. The GKD number consists of digits, the last being a check digit, which can also be 'X' (for 10). The number ranges are divided into quotas by library network, so that, for newer records, it can be determined in which network they were created.
The GKD, like the PND and SWD, is available to information systems in libraries (usually library networks) and other areas via the DDB file on a standard CD-ROM or through a Z39.50
interface - but usually only for a fee. For access to authority records, there is a separate Machine Exchange Format for Libraries or MAB GKD. Previously microfiches were used (see illustration).
The search for individual corporations enabled by the GKD is part of many catalogues.
A link to the name authorities of the Library of Congress is provided. A link to Wikipedia
is still in the planning stage.
Entry (Ansetzung) : Institut für Bibliothekswissenschaft <Berlin>
Remarks (Bemerkung) : Quelle: telM an DBL
Abbreviation (Abkürzung) : IfB
Corporation dates (Daten zur Körperschaft) : 1. Oktober 1994 -
First reference (1. Verweisung) : Universität <Berlin, Humboldt-Universität> / Institut für Bibliothekswissenschaft
Second reference (2. Verweisung) : Universität <Berlin, Humboldt-Universität> / Philosophische Fakultät <1> / Institut für Bibliothekswissenschaft
Former name (Früherer Name) (Reference to its own record): Institut für Bibliothekswissenschaft und Wissenschaftliche Information <Berlin>
State code (Ländercode) : XA-DE
The example is not given directly in internal PICA+ or MAB format.
Authority control
Authority control is the practice of creating and maintaining index terms for bibliographic material in a catalog in library and information science. Authority control fulfills two important functions. First, it enables catalogers to disambiguate items with similar or identical headings...
for the organisation of corporation names from catalogues. It is used mainly for documentation
Documentation
Documentation is a term used in several different ways. Generally, documentation refers to the process of providing evidence.Modules of Documentation are Helpful...
in libraries. Like the Keyword Authority Control (Schlagwortnormdatei or SWD) and the Personal Name File (Personennamendatei or PND), the GKD is looked after and updated by the German National Library
German National Library
The German National Library is the central archival library and national bibliographic centre for the Federal Republic of Germany...
(DNB), the Bavarian State Library
Bavarian State Library
The Bavarian State Library in Munich is the central "Landesbibliothek", i. e. the state library of the Free State of Bavaria and one of Europe's most important universal libraries. With its collections currently comprising around 9.39 million books, it ranks among the best research libraries...
, the Berlin State Library
Berlin State Library
The Berlin State Library is a library in Berlin, Germany and a property of the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation.-Buildings:The State Library runs several premises, three of which are open for users, namely House 1 in Unter den Linden 8, House 2 in Potsdamer Straße 33 and the newspaper archive...
and, since 1997, the Austrian National Library
Austrian National Library
The Austrian National Library , is the largest library in Austria, with 7.4 million items in its collections. It is located in the Hofburg Palace in Vienna; since 2005 some of the collections are located in the baroque Palais Mollard-Clary...
, several library networks taking part. The responsible editor is the State Library in Berlin. The Common Corporate File was created in the 1970s from the catalogue data of the Journal Database (ZDB). In April 2004 it contained more than 915,000 records.
Structure
As with the SWD and PND, the "Rules for Alphabetical Cataloguing" (Regeln für die alphabetische Katalogisierung or RAK-WB) are used. They stipulate, amongst other things, what counts as a corporation. These include, inter alia, local authorities and associations such as firms and clubClub
A club is an association of two or more people united by a common interest or goal. A service club, for example, exists for voluntary or charitable activities; there are clubs devoted to hobbies and sports, social activities clubs, political and religious clubs, and so forth.- History...
s, but also congresses
Meeting
In a meeting, two or more people come together to discuss one or more topics, often in a formal setting.- Definitions :An act or process of coming together as an assembly for a common purpose....
and exhibition
Exhibition
An exhibition, in the most general sense, is an organized presentation and display of a selection of items. In practice, exhibitions usually occur within museums, galleries and exhibition halls, and World's Fairs...
s.
In addition to names (index terms and synonyms) of individual corporations, GKD data files contain links to parent bodies as well as earlier and later names.
GKD records are uniquely identified by an ID number, the GKD number. The GKD number consists of digits, the last being a check digit, which can also be 'X' (for 10). The number ranges are divided into quotas by library network, so that, for newer records, it can be determined in which network they were created.
The GKD, like the PND and SWD, is available to information systems in libraries (usually library networks) and other areas via the DDB file on a standard CD-ROM or through a Z39.50
Z39.50
Z39.50 is a client–server protocol for searching and retrieving information from remote computer databases. It is covered by ANSI/NISO standard Z39.50, and ISO standard 23950. The standard's maintenance agency is the Library of Congress....
interface - but usually only for a fee. For access to authority records, there is a separate Machine Exchange Format for Libraries or MAB GKD. Previously microfiches were used (see illustration).
The search for individual corporations enabled by the GKD is part of many catalogues.
A link to the name authorities of the Library of Congress is provided. A link to Wikipedia
Wikipedia
Wikipedia is a free, web-based, collaborative, multilingual encyclopedia project supported by the non-profit Wikimedia Foundation. Its 20 million articles have been written collaboratively by volunteers around the world. Almost all of its articles can be edited by anyone with access to the site,...
is still in the planning stage.
Examples of a GKD file
ID Number (ID-Nummer) : 2144828-0Entry (Ansetzung) : Institut für Bibliothekswissenschaft <Berlin>
Remarks (Bemerkung) : Quelle: telM an DBL
Abbreviation (Abkürzung) : IfB
Corporation dates (Daten zur Körperschaft) : 1. Oktober 1994 -
First reference (1. Verweisung) : Universität <Berlin, Humboldt-Universität> / Institut für Bibliothekswissenschaft
Second reference (2. Verweisung) : Universität <Berlin, Humboldt-Universität> / Philosophische Fakultät <1> / Institut für Bibliothekswissenschaft
Former name (Früherer Name) (Reference to its own record): Institut für Bibliothekswissenschaft und Wissenschaftliche Information <Berlin>
State code (Ländercode) : XA-DE
The example is not given directly in internal PICA+ or MAB format.