[DCRM-L] RDA revision proposals -- Early Printed Resources and Rare Printed Resources
Will Evans
evans at bostonathenaeum.org
Mon Jul 25 13:30:22 MDT 2016
Hi Kate!
I’ve been on vacation, so sorry for this untimely email. See my responses
below:
Ø 2.2.2.2: Would you want to use those sources in that order of preference
for machine-printed materials that are not artists' books?
In addition to artists’ books, I would cite fine press books of the late 19
th into the 20th century as another instance where this list of sources
might be applicable, whether actually printed by machine or hand.
Ø 2.8.1.1, 2.9.1.1, and 2.10.1.1: I think I would not want to consider
booksellers and printers as publishers for later printed materials that are
not artists' books.
Admittedly, booksellers are a bit tricky, but again, I would cite fine
press books as an example where the printer (i.e. the press) can also
functions as the publisher and even the distributor. DCRM(B) and DCRM(G)
both offer sensible solutions to this conundrum:
*4A6. Elements relating to publication, distribution, etc., vs. elements
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Consider the wording, layout, and typography of the publication itself when
determining the most appropriate place to transcribe information relating
to the publication, distribution, etc., area. Keep in mind that statements
relating to printing will sometimes be more appropriately transcribed as
elements of publication, distribution, etc., and sometimes as elements of
manufacture.
<http://desktop.loc.gov/view?url=Infobase/store/Infobase/default/82C/CC3/5EC/357/3F9/9BE/3AC/E0E/D8A/7D1/82CCC35EC3573F99BE3ACE0ED8A7D1C4.stream&type=xml&charset=utf-8&filename=%20%7D>
*4A6. Elements relating to publication, distribution, etc., vs. elements
relating to manufacture *
Consider the wording and layout of text in the source when determining the
most appropriate place to transcribe information relating to the
publication, distribution, production, etc., area. In cases where the roles
of publishers, distributors, and sellers are not clearly delimited, a
prominent statement relating to production may reflect the tendency of
producers (printers, lithographers, photographers, etc.) to function as
more than solely manufacturers. In such cases the statement may more
appropriately be transcribed as the element of publication rather than in
the element of manufacture.
Ø 7.17.1.4: This one is tricky. Since it was so much harder to print in
multiple colors during the hand-press period, I can see "early printed
resource" being applied to the "Title and headings printed in red" example.
Then again, if you're describing a machine-printed, non-artist book as a
*rare* printed resource - to provide a more detailed description of the
resource as a physical object - you might want to bring out the fact that
it's printed in multiple colors, in which case "rare printed resource"
could apply to this example instead.
I would use the directive “if considered important for identification and
selection”, and perhaps add the following from DCRM(G):
*5C7. Color characteristics *
… Distinguish between inherent color and hand-applied color. When in doubt
as to whether a piece is hand-colored, use “color”. Use local notes to
indicate hand coloring added after the material was distributed
The point I would underscore, if it is not already apparent is that I think
we should have the ability to apply a “rare printed resource” exception
regardless of publication date, etc., if that additional information will
assist in the identification and selection process. What makes something
rare can be subjective, depending on an institution and its user groups.
Hope you are well.
Best,
Will
*From:* dcrm-l-bounces at lib.byu.edu [mailto:dcrm-l-bounces at lib.byu.edu] *On
Behalf Of *Kate Moriarty
*Sent:* Monday, July 18, 2016 5:38 PM
*To:* DCRM Users' Group
*Subject:* Re: [DCRM-L] RDA revision proposals -- Early Printed Resources
and Rare Printed Resources
Will,
Your idea appealed to me but I came up with a few questions when I applied
it to non-artists' books, later-printed materials. I only occasionally
catalog machine-printed materials, so take this with a grain of salt.
2.2.2.2: Would you want to use those sources in that order of preference
for machine-printed materials that are not artists' books?
2.8.1.1, 2.9.1.1, and 2.10.1.1: I think I would not want to consider
booksellers and printers as publishers for later printed materials that are
not artists' books.
7.17.1.4: This one is tricky. Since it was so much harder to print in
multiple colors during the hand-press period, I can see "early printed
resource" being applied to the "Title and headings printed in red" example.
Then again, if you're describing a machine-printed, non-artist book as a
*rare* printed resource - to provide a more detailed description of the
resource as a physical object - you might want to bring out the fact that
it's printed in multiple colors, in which case "rare printed resource"
could apply to this example instead.
I like the definitions in the proposal. But I confess that I'm stumped as
to how to reconcile them with artists' books (and maybe other materials
that aren't coming to mind right now).
~Kate
On Fri, Jul 15, 2016 at 8:15 AM, Will Evans <evans at bostonathenaeum.org>
wrote:
Regarding Issue 3:
I’d would argue that “early printed resources” could be struck from the
language entirely and replaced by “rare printed resources.” The following
rules could also be applied to 21st century artists’ books, where these
resources often lack title-pages and the artist acts the manufacturer,
publisher, distributer, etc.
2.2.2.2 If an early printed resource (or a reproduction of it) lacks a
title page, title sheet, or title card (or an image of it), use as the
preferred source of information the first of the following sources that has
a title
2.8.1.1 For early printed resources, distribution and manufacture
statements relating to booksellers and printers may be treated as
publication statements.
Best,
Will
*~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~*
Will Evans
National Endowment for the Humanities
Chief Librarian in Charge of Technical Services
Library of the Boston Athenaeum
10 1/2 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108
Tel: 617-227-0270 ext. 243
Fax: 617-227-5266
www.bostonathenaeum.org
*From:* dcrm-l-bounces at lib.byu.edu [mailto:dcrm-l-bounces at lib.byu.edu] *On
Behalf Of *Lapka, Francis
*Sent:* Thursday, July 14, 2016 8:03 PM
*To:* dcrm-l at lib.byu.edu
*Subject:* [DCRM-L] RDA revision proposals -- drafts for review
This spring, the RDA Steering Committee (RSC) formed a Rare Materials
Working Group to assist the RSC in developing the treatment of rare
materials in RDA (see: http://www.rda-rsc.org/workinggroups). One of the
tasks assigned to the working group was a review of all RDA exceptions
(etc.) for Early Printed Resources. To this end, the WG will submit a
handful of RDA revision proposals for RSC review in the 2016 cycle. All
proposals are due by August 1. The WG is very interested in comments from
members of this list.
Three proposals ready for review are described below (and in the document
here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AFybjUog0_vu34MgprzPGp2ktrIYq4Du6IQWlBolth8/edit).
Before August 1, the WG hopes to share two or three additional proposals
(stay tuned).
Please don’t be shy about adding your suggestions, comments, or questions.
To do so:
- Use the comment feature in any of the Google docs linked
herewith; or
- Send your thoughts to this list, putting the proposal title in
the subject line; or
- Email me, at francis.lapka at yale.edu.
Thanks,
Francis
*RSC/Rare WG/1 Early Printed Resources and Rare Printed Resources*
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FMnuYGOCfFSOlL9NBnvDznu0saWXslf3okfoQayidA8/edit
This proposal recommends three changes:
1. Revise the chronological scope of the term “early printed
resources” to accommodate regional differences for the concept of early.
2. Add the category “rare printed resources,” to define a category of
materials for which an agency may choose to provide a more detailed
description of the resource as a physical object.
3. Replace “early printed resources” with “rare printed resources” in
RDA instructions where there is no justification for limiting application
to early resources.
*RSC/Rare WG/2 Revision to RDA 1.8.1 Numbers Expressed as Numerals or as
Words*
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gmds5e2GJq27l2QH02gtH1f0sKzvvmJM15nN2z2vSfY/edit
This proposal revises the alternative for early printed resources within
the general guidelines for numbers expressed as numerals or as words
(1.8.1). The proposal recommends three changes:
1. Add numbering within series and numbering within subseries to the
list of elements for which numbers are transcribed in the form in which
they appear on the source of information.
2. Re-classify the alternative as an exception.
3. Broaden the scope of the alternative/exception so that it applies
to rare printed resources instead of early printed resources.
*RSC/Rare WG/3 Revision to RDA 3.4.5 Extent of Text*
(coming soon)
*RSC/Rare WG/4 Revision to RDA 3.12 Book Format and related terms*
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yzYfF2udcQuazLrdGXQkm4R03BgCENaNT50iTKHXQjo/edit
This proposal revises RDA 3.12 Book Format in order to bring the
instructions into greater alignment with contemporary definitions of the
concept of *format* and to introduce other minor improvements. The
proposal recommends parallel changes to the RDA Glossary.
*RSC/Rare WG/5 Revision to RDA 3.21.2.9 Note on Extent of Manifestation,
Early Printed Resources*
(coming soon)
*RSC/Rare WG/6 Revision RDA 2.2.2.2 Sources of Information*
(coming soon)
--
Kate S. Moriarty, MSW, MLS | Rare Book Catalog Librarian | Associate
Professor | Pius XII Memorial Library | Room 320-2
Saint Louis University | 3650 Lindell Blvd . | St. Louis, MO 63108 |
(314) 977-3024 (tel) | (314) 977-3108 (fax) | moriarks at slu.edu |
http://libraries.slu.edu/
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