Having gone through many older volumes (within the subject of Porcelain) and perusing Connexion to address which record best fits what is in my hand, sometimes it is very tedious to find the exact edition from several entries. I feel an almost Sherlock Holmes-like scrutiny and constant vigil is required - perhaps, and most likely if it is a newer book, an ISBN will come to the rescue, that is, if it is entered in the first place. I understand the implicit responsibility to find the most accurate and exact match possible, although there are several instances where this has not been possible for us to do.
Using Connexion, I have noticed records that are critically imcomplete or grossly innaccurate. I feel compelled to change these, but, not unlike a person on a freighter who sees a lifeboat, I am unable to do anything and must merely let myself pass beyond it.
Conversely, it is an extremely helpful tool, and one that has provided much in the way of information and guidance. Several things in the "librarian's toolbox" look to provide further information for us...
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