Reading the IFLA Statement of International Cataloging Principles

(an adaptation of the Paris Principles of 1961, updating them to move into the digital age.).I was delighted to see that the first and foremost principle is still "to serve the convenience of the users of the catalogue".

The fifth principle is 'sufficiency and necessity'. "Only those elements in description and controlled forms of names for access that are required to fulfill user tasks and are essential to uniquely identify an entity should be included."

So why do we insert a name tile series entry on works where a clear series entry is easily visible on the work in hand? This results in a cluttered and confusing OPAC display, with duplicate entries for each title listed for your favourite author.
Annoying for the catalogue user to sift through double the entries, and what a waste of staff time editing bib records to include the wretched things.

IFLA invite comments