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Video materials cataloged on this format include VHS cassette tapes and 4 ¾ in. DVD optical discs.
Apply AACR2, Chapter 7 , (to be repaced by RDA) as well as LC Rule Interpretations, and Bibliographic Formats and Standards. Assign subject headings from LC Subject Headings and Cataloging Service Bulletins. Create Create call numbers in accordance with LC Classification Schedules.
Video recordings are searched on OCLC most efficiently with the Format qualifier of Visual Materials and/or the Material Type qualifier of DVD video or VHS tape respectively.
It may be necessary to view film or credits briefly for bibliographic information, running time, language and presence of subtitles, information for summary, and subject cataloging.2. REFERENCES
Ashley, Lowell E., ed. Cataloging Musical Moving Image Material. Canton, MA: Music Library Association, 1996.
Olson, Nancy B., and Edward Swanson. Cataloging Motion Pictures and Videorecordings. Lake Crystal, MN: Soldier Creek Press, 1991.
Olson, Nancy B., and Edward Swanson. Cataloging Motion Pictures and Videorecordings: 1996 update. Lake Crystal, MN: Soldier Creek Press, 1996.
Olson, Nancy B., Sheila S. Intner, and Edward Swanson. Cataloging of Audiovisual Materials and Other Special Materials: A Manual Based on AACR2. 4th. ed. DeKalb, IL: Minnesota Scholarly Press, 1998.
3. 2. CREATING PROVISIONAL RECORDS FOR VIDEOS
32.1 Visual materials are cataloged on the Visual Materials format.
- Rec_Type= g
32.2 Variable fields.
*245. *In addition to any other information, include a general material designation in the 245 subfield h (to be replaced under RDA rules by 336-338 fields).
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300. Include the number of videocassettes or videodiscs in the 300 subfield a.
300 __ 3 videodiscs
34. CATALOGING VIDEORECORDINGS
43.1 Fixed fields. Note this variation for visual materials:
Ctry = Country of Production.
43.2 Variable fields.
007. Required in records for video recordings. Refer to variable field 007 in the Bibliographic Formats and Standards. Appropriate subfield coding varies with each item.
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590. When applicable, add a local note for non standards standard formats.
590 __ Non-standard video format ; requires special viewing equipment.
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- Feature films 2000 and earlier have call number PN1997 with Cutter number for title.
- Feature films 2001 and later have call number PN1997.2 with Cutter number for title.
- Operas have call number ML1500, 1st Cutter for composer, 2nd Cutter for uniform title.
54. ITEM TYPES AND HOLDING RECORDS
All videotapes have the location CIRC-DESK.
All DVDs have the location DVD-COLL.
Videotape1VIDEOTAPE1. Used for all except feature films and specifically designated tapes. These circulate for one week.
DVD-video1VIDEO1. Used for all except feature films and specifically designated DVDs. These circulate 1 week.
Videotape2VIDEOTAPE2. Used for feature films and specifically designated tapes. Circulates for 3 days.
DVD-video2VIDEO2. Used for feature films and specifically designated DVDs. Circulates for 3 days.
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Processing. For details about processing see Processing Visual Materials, Section VIII, Chapter F.
6. Special procedures for Center for the Study of Languages 5. SPECIAL PROCEDURES FOR CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF LANGUAGES (formerly LRC) videosVIDEOS.
Prepared by: Linda Keating and Brian E. Surratt
Last updated: February 11, 2013
Index Terms: Visual materials cataloging.