A modification of the FRAD model for personal names in non-Roman languages. Issue 5 (14th September 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kimura, Maiko
• Is Part Of: Journal of documentation. Volume 71:Issue 5(2015)
• Page Start: 938
• Page End: 956
• Publication Date: 2015-09-14
• Subjects: Authority control -- Authority data -- FRAD model -- Non-Roman languages -- Non-Roman scripts; Documentation -- Periodicals; Library science -- Periodicals; 025
• DOI: 10.1108/JD-09-2014-0120
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-0418

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: – The purpose of this paper is to propose a modification of the Functional Requirements for Authority Data (FRAD) model to accommodate names in non-Roman languages with diverse writing systems. Design/methodology/approach: – The model modifies and clarifies the attributes and relationships regarding non-Roman languages of the current FRAD model, based on the definitions of transliteration, transcription, and Romanization in ISO 5127:2001. The modified model overcomes the problems inherent in the current FRAD model when handling writing systems in non-Roman languages. Findings: – The proposed model clearly shows the hierarchy of Controlled Access Points (CAPs). CAPs are either based directly on names or derived from other CAPs. For name or person identification, a CAP and its derivations should be treated as a set. The proposed model also resolves ambiguity in the definition of the word transliteration in the current FRAD model. Originality/value: – By establishing new relationships and amending the attributes of the FRAD model, the proposed model better expresses personal names in non-Roman languages as well as names in western languages. It also organizes complex writing systems of non-Roman languages. The proposed model could lead to an improved format for authority data and will facilitate international sharing of data.