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- DCRM(G) [2013]
- DCRM(B) [2007]
- DCRM(MSS) [2014 pre-comment copy]
- DACS(2) [2013]
- RDA [July 2014]
We created a spreadsheet using MARC fields as a tool to structure our examination of each element of a hypothetical thorough description of a graphic or graphic collection. In the final column of the spreadsheet we recorded miscellaneous observations and recommendations. We were loath to rewrite this spreadsheet in narrative form and instead recommend catalogers use it in combination with the following guidelines to educate their approach.
The following is not a set of rules – this document provides guidance in approaching the material at hand. It is ultimately up to the cataloger to choose which set of cataloging rules or combination of rules to employ. Keep in mind that coding an 040 means that the rules of that standard need be applied universally. The only exception to this is that while DCRM(G) requires a GMD (subfield |h [graphic] in the MARC title field), according to RBMS-L, this can be replaced with judicious use of 3XX fields. Coding a record as DACS allows for some flexibility in description and coding, as DACS recognizes the vagaries of local decision-making based on an institution’s needs, history, and systems and is therefore less proscriptive. However, if a cataloger choses to follow the guidelines below that align to DACS, keep in mind that the entire record needs to be DACS-compliant.
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