

The 1st indicator position is undefined and contains a blank. Prefer use of RDA forms when adding or editing elements of field 300, e.g., spelling out non-transcribed abbreviations, except those that represent measurements of time and physical dimensions.įor guidance on describing and encoding the attributes of audio recording carriers, see “Supplement 1” of the Music Library Association’s Supplements to Best Practices for Music Cataloging Using RDA and MARC21. WorldCat accommodates both RDA and AACR2 bibliographic records. RDA and AACR2 bibliographic records in WorldCat generally follow ISBD principles for description and punctuation. In records formulated following cataloging rules based on International Standard Bibliographic Description (ISBD), a relationship exists between prescribed ISBD punctuation and the identification of specific subfield data. Use field 300 also for other physical details of the item and information concerning accompanying material.įor information on punctuation, see the Punctuation section below. The physical description of the item including the extent of the item and its dimensions. Optional/Optional (Archival and rare materials only) Subfields (R=Repeatable NR=Nonrepeatable)

Required if applicable/Required if applicable

381 Other Distinguishing Characteristics of Work or Expression.363 Normalized Date and Sequential Designation.362 Dates of Publication and/or Sequential Designation.351 Organization and Arrangement of Materials.
