Q: Do you include |c author name in the 245? A: Nothing changes in the 245. You still transcribe title and statement of responsibility exactly as found on the source. With access points, you now step back and look at the 245 |c to make some determinations for main and added entry. In AACR2, there [...]
Archive for September, 2011
Subfield |c in 245 Field in RDA
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Designation of Function in AACR2 vs. Relationship Designation in RDA
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Q: What does the |e relationship designator in the 100 field of RDA mean? A: Subfield |e is for designation of function in AACR2; in RDA it is called a relationship designator. You can now add these functions to the 100 tag where they were never allowed before. So you can have the following: 100 [...]
Future Change of Fixed Fields in RDA?
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Q: Are the fixed fields projected to change in RDA? A: I have not seen anything about the fixed fields changing in RDA; however, the entire MARC format is under review and will eventually be replaced.
Changing Fixed Fields in RDA?
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Q: Will the fixed fields (which I think that’s what the fields at the top of the record are called) change for RDA? A: This was the common practice for decades. The fixed fields have not changed yet.
Not Repeating 100 Field in 700 Field
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Q: Are all other authors listed seperately in the 700 field, excluding the 100 field? A: Right. You never repeat the 100 in the 700 and vice versa. You can only have one 100 tag per record.
No Rule of Three in RDA
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Q: With a record with 4 authors, does the first author’s name go in the 100 field? A: Yes, this is part of RDA no more rule of three. You now have the option to list all and add first as Main entry and remaining as added entries.
