[DCRM-L] Area 8 & Appendix A comments

[Fletcher, Jain]

Hi, I would just like to insert a note here to say that "A7" as it
currently stands is probably better (and safer).  As to referring to all
material other than books as "non-textual", don't forget that serials,
music and even maps often have much text associated with it.  Also
remember that material other than books fit the AACR definition of
"monograph".  Still, I believe that the asterisked phrase in Deborah's
suggested new text, however, would cover the elaboration that Alex seems
to be asking for (if I am understanding his point correctly).   So, how
about: 

 

A7. Nonbook formats 

Do not apply the code "dcrmb" to records for nonbook materials such as
serials, maps, music, and graphics, even though they may have been
cataloged according to an adapted, "DCRM(B)-like" standard.  Instead,
use a DCRM component manual for the format being described, if one
exists.

 

 
--Jain

Jain Fletcher
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From: dcrm-l-bounces at lib.byu.edu [mailto:dcrm-l-bounces at lib.byu.edu] On
Behalf Of Deborah J. Leslie
Sent: Sunday, October 01, 2006 10:25 PM
To: DCRM Revision Group List
Subject: RE: [DCRM-L] Area 8 & Appendix A comments

 

Thanks, Alex. This is a good question. Now that I look at it, I'm not
comfortable with referring to serials as "nonbook" formats, and notice
that DCRB did not include serials here. Comments welcome; to get the
ball rolling, I suggest changing from 

A7. Nonbook formats 

Do not apply the code "dcrmb" to records for nonbook materials such as
serials, maps, music, and graphics, even though they may have been
cataloged according to an adapted, "DCRM(B)-like" standard.

To

A7. Nontextual formats 

Do not apply the code "dcrmb" to records for nonmonographic or
nontextual materials such as graphics, maps, music, and serials, even
though they may have been described according to an adapted,
"DCRM(B)-like" standard.*

*Use a DCRM component manual for the format being described if one
exists.

Or

*If describing rare music or serials, use the appropriate DCRM component
manual.

Our list of sources cited would then have DCRM(M) and DCRM(S). 

__________________________________________

Deborah J. Leslie, M.A., M.L.S.
Chair, RBMS Bibliographic Standards Committee
http://www.folger.edu/bsc/index.html
Head of Cataloging, Folger Shakespeare Library
201 East Capitol St., S.E., Washington, D.C. 20003

djleslie at folger.edu || 202.675-0369 || http://www.folger.edu   

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From: dcrm-l-bounces at lib.byu.edu [mailto:dcrm-l-bounces at lib.byu.edu] On
Behalf Of Alex Thurman
Sent: 12 September 2006 13:55
To: dcrm-l at lib.byu.edu
Subject: [DCRM-L] Area 8 & Appendix A comments

Area 8 looks good to me--I found no typos or other errors.

I like Appendix A too, particularly the inclusion of a section for 

full-level DCRM(B). My only reservation about App. A is that "A7.
Nonbook 

formats" seems to require another sentence of elaboration. Does this 

section's reference to "an adapted, 'DCRM(B)-like' standard" allude to 

DCRM(S), DCRM(M), etc.? If so why not point out that these related 

standards will have their own codes? (or provide them, if they are
known)

--Alex

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