Resource Description & Access (RDA)

Question: AACR2 says  If the number of bibliographic volumes differs from the number of physical volumes, give the number of bibliographic volumes followed by   in   and the number of physical volumes: 8 v. in 5. How will we treat this in RDA. Answer: Relevant RDA rule is given below from RDA Toolkit . RDA rule 3.21.2.8 is for " Number of Bibliographic Volumes Differing from Number of Physical Volumes " According to this rule it should be given in MARC as: 300 $a 5 volumes 500 $a 8 bibliographic volumes in 5 physical volumes Please note that 3.21.2.8 is revised. Earlier it was numbered as 3.22.2.8. Note: Serials are exception. [Revised: 2015-02-04]

Question: How to give page numbers when they are numbered in words for resource consisting of single unit. Answer: According to RDA Rule 3.4.5.2 -  Record pages, etc., that are numbered in words by giving the numeric equivalent. 300 $a 58 pages Note: in the above example of a book - pages are numbered in words.

RDA Rule 3.4.1.10 for Incomplete Resource record the term indicating the type of unit without the number. This has to be applied also for a resource when the total number of units issued is unknown. 300 $a volumes 300 $a volumes (loose-leaf) LC-PCC PS for 3.4.1.10 - INCOMPLETE RESOURCE Incomplete Multipart Monographs LC practice: Do not give LC’s local holdings for incomplete multipart monographs in MARC field 300 ; ensure that there are item records for each part or unit. PCC practice: Do not give local holdings for multipart monographs in MARC field 300 . Updating Loose-leafs LC practice/PCC practice: If the updating loose-leaf includes transfer volumes, describe the extent in terms of "loose-leaf" and "transfer." EXAMPLE 300 ## $a volumes (loose-leaf), volume (transfer) <<<<------>>>> NOTE: ABOVE PRACTICES ARE "CHANGES FROM AACR2 TO RDA" ...

2A CATALOGING This statement is in response to questions stimulated by 2A cataloging done under RDA.  2A cataloging is a cataloging technique applied to certain unnumbered (or, rarely, partially numbered) multipart sets classified as a collection and not analyzed.  Such materials are judged of significance primarily as a group; individual items are not considered significant enough to catalog separately.  Though the set is "made up" because the individual items lack numerical designation, the individual items in the set are usually closely related by subject and other strong similarities, such as title (or parts of title), issuing body, or publisher. With respect to the inventory aspect of 2A cataloging under RDA, we want on the one hand to make it clear in the bibliographic record the state of the material as it was issued by the publisher but on the other hand to state clearly the rearrangement/repackaging that LC has done.  Thus, the extent statement (30...

RDA provides a set of guidelines and instructions on recording data to support resource discovery. The data created using RDA to describe a resource are designed to assist users performing the following tasks:(1) find —i.e., to find resources that correspond to the user’s stated search criteria identify —i.e., to confirm that the resource described corresponds to the resource sought, or to distinguish between two or more resources with similar characteristics select —i.e., to select a resource that is appropriate to the user’s needs obtain —i.e., to acquire or access the resource described. The data created using RDA to describe an entity associated with a resource (a person, family, corporate body, concept, etc.) are designed to assist users performing the following tasks:(2) find —i.e., to find information on that entity and on resources associated with the entity identify —i.e., to confirm that the entity described corresponds ...

Myth: “Recording the presence of illustrations is a core element, and not a matter of judgment.” Reality: Not exactly.  You are required to record illustrations if the resource is intended for children.  And it is usually a good idea to record their presence, for other resources.  But you are permitted to exercise cataloger judgment, and may also ignore ‘minor’ illustrations (as you define ‘minor’). [Source : Library of Congress]

RDA Rule 3.4.5.15 is for Single Portfolio or Case. According to this rule for a resource consisting of one or more sheets, etc., housed in a single portfolio or case, extent may be recorded as: 300 $a 1 portfolio or  300 $a 1 case Optionally it can be given as: 1 portfolio (502 leaves) For cases consisting of two or more volumes RDA Rule is 3.4.5.16. Example:  https://lccn.loc.gov/2012324300 [Source: Based on information from RDA Toolkit and LC online catalog]

  ILLUSTRATIVE CONTENT LC CORE ELEMENT for resources intended for children RDA 7.15 Open list of vocabulary terms Recorded in MARC 008/18 as applicable and field 300 $b This data is recorded in MARC 008/18 as applicable and field 300 $b Sources: Take information on illustrative content from any source. Recording Illustrative Content If the resource contains illustrative content, record illustration or illustrations, as appropriate. Tables containing only words and/or numbers are not considered as illustrative content. Disregard illustrated title pages, etc., and minor illustrations. Look below at LCPS 7.15.1.3 for the Alternative “Generally do not record the type of illustrative content in place of or in addition to the term ‘illustration’ or ‘illustrations.’ ” Optional Addition ( 7 .15.1.3-Recording Illustrative Content) Record the number of illustrations if their number can be ascertained readily (e.g., when the illustrations ar...