Names of Persons - Swedish Names (2025)

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2025

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IFLA Cataloguing Section Standing Committee

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IFLA Cataloguing Section

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Guidelines for understanding the structure of Swedish and Saami personal names for constructing valid entries and access points in catalogues, including romanization schemes. This 2025 IFLA document outlines naming conventions in Sweden, covering forenames, surnames (including patronymics, prefixes, and compounds), and cultural variations in Saami names. It includes cataloguing practices under RDA, authority file references, and specific considerations for minority languages.

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