Some notes to remember regarding RDA differences in constructing, and punctuating, formal titles:
- When cataloging a single sheet printed item that does not have a title, use judgement as to whether the 245 should be bracketed.
- RBT practice is always to add a 500 note "Title devised by cataloger" or some similar phrasing.
- 2.2.4 (Other sources of information) gives an either (note) or (bracket) option;
- 2.3.2.11 (Recording devised titles)
- RBT practice is always to add a 500 note "Title devised by cataloger" or some similar phrasing.
- When in doubt, bracket the constructed title.
- Do not add a GMD.
- Due to Harvard's past policy of using a single bibliographic record for multiple versions, microform holdings will often be found on the bibliographic record for the print original. As of February 2019, we are instructed to leave these records as found, but not to bundle versions going forward.