Section IV, Chapter D
Microforms
1. INTRODUCTION
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Microforms (microfilm, microfiche, microopaques) are currenty cataloged according to the provisions of AACR2, Chapter 11, LC Rule Interpretations, LC Subject Headings, LC Classification Schedules, and Bibliographic Formats and Standards, Chapter 3.2. These rules are subject to change with the implementation of RDA Microforms needing original cataloging will now be cataloged under RDA rules. Microforms are generally of two different types, either microreproductions of materials previously published in paper format, or original microform publications. The original publications include microreproductions of material assembled specifically for bringing out an original edition in microform, for example, a microform collection that reproduces previously existing material, but has not itself existed previously as a bibliographic entity.
Monographic microforms with or without copy, including reproductions of non-Rice theses, microform sets and additions to microform sets are cataloged by the Original Monographs/Special Formats Cataloger. Microforms that are reproductions of musical scores are cataloged by the Music Catalog Librarian. Microforms that are reproductions of serials (newspapers and journals) are cataloged by the Serials Librarian. Archival microform copies of the Rice University theses receive special handling (see Rice Theses, Section IV, Chapter J).
It may be necessary to view microforms to ascertain that descriptive information is correct, that there are no additional bibliographic items on a reel or fiche, to determine source of reproduction, etc. A microfiche reader is housed in Technical Services. Additional readers are available in the Kelley Center for Government Information and Microforms.
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245. Include the general material designation [microform] in subfield h. This subfield will not be valid under subfield is not valid under RDA rules, being replaced by the 336-338 fields.
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2.2 Original microform publications
Follow Current records follow guidelines in AACR2, chapter 11 (to be replaced by RDA) and Bibliographic Formats and Standards. 3. ITEM TYPES AND LOCATIONSOriginal cataloging will be done under RDA
Microforms are in the Kelley Center for Government Information and Microforms, except archival microfiche copies of Rice University theses, which are in the WRC.
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Barcoding and current location. With the exception of microfilms, microforms not barcoded. Microfilm reels are barcoded and items linked to the bibliographic record by Cataloging staff for firm orders and set standing orders, and by Acquistions staff for serial subscriptions. For all microforms, the current location should not be changed to INPROCESS but should remain the same as the home location as microforms are not labeled by the Marking Table. Exception: Microfilm going directly to the LSC has a current location of INPROCESS until the item is processed for the LSC.
Microforms accompanying printed material. *See Mixed Media,* Section IV, Chapter A.
Printed guides accompanying microform sets/series. *See Mixed Media,* Section IV, Chapter A.
Physical processing of microforms. *See Processing Microforms,* Section VIII, Chapter C.
Index Terms: Microforms, microfilm, microfiche