Physical Description: MARC tag 300
Definition The physical description of the item, which consists of the extent of the item and its dimensions. Use field 300 also for other physical details of the item and information concerning accompanying material. From OCLC bibliographic formats and standards, MARC tag 300
MARC tag 300 Commonly used subfields: Extent ($a) Other physical details ($b) Dimensions ($c) Accompanying material ($e) Source of information Entire resource ISBD punctuation Colon before subfield b Semi-colon before subfield c Plus sign before subfield e
Extent (subfield a)--books Record the number of pages (printed on both sides) or leaves (printed on only one side) Record the last numbered page or leaf in each sequence xii, 27 p. If there are many sequences 1 v. (various pagings) If an unnumbered sequence makes up a large part of the whole, include in brackets 125, [40] p. For a set of volumes 26 v. If the book is large print 355 p. (large print) If the book is braille 100 leaves of braille If a book contains plates, record the number of leaves or pages of plates at the end of the sequence of numbering 150 p., [16] leaves of plates Plate: a leaf or page that does not form part of the preliminary or main sequence of numbering AACR abbreviate pages, volume, etc. as instructed in Appendix B RDA spell out pages, volume, etc.
Extent (subfield a) Books (cont.) If pages are not numbered: AACR Supply number in brackets or Enter phrase 1 v. (unpaged) RDA Enter phrase [number] unnumbered pages do not put in brackets or Enter phrase 1 volume (unpaged)
Other physical details (subfield b)-- Books Disregard illustrated title page and minor illustrations Disregard tables containing only words and/or numbers If illustrations are one or more of these types, use: coats of arms, facsimiles, forms, genealogical tables, maps, music, plans, portraits, samples enter in alphabetical order after ill. Optionally, can use general term ill. for illustrations without specifying type If all illustrations are color col. ill. If some illustrations are color ill. (some col.) For graphic novels chiefly ill. or chiefly col. ill. If the book is not illustrated, subfield b will not be present AACR abbreviate types of illustrations as instructed in Appendix B RDA spell out illustrations, color, portraits, etc.
Dimensions (subfield c)--books Give height in centimeters Always round up If width is greater than height, give both height and width 18 x 30 cm. If width is less than half the height, give both height and width 24 x 11 cm. AACR period follows cm considered an abbreviation RDA cm considered a symbol, not an abbreviation Period after cm only if 300 is followed by 490
Related fixed fields Illustrations (Ills in OCLC) Code as appropriate when plates or other illustrations are present Enter up to four codes in alphabetical order If fewer than four codes apply, left-justify and leave the remaining spaces blank If more than four codes apply, enter the first four codes If there are no plates or illustrations, leave blank Form of Item (Form in OCLC) Code as appropriate if item is large print or braille
Examples Books AACR 300 $axxi, 254 p. :$bill. (some col.) ;$c18 cm. 300 $a550 p. (large print) ;$c25 cm. 300 $a150 leaves :$bill., ports. ;$c18 x 24 cm. 300 $a[15] leaves, [8] leaves of plates ;$c28 cm. 300 $a1 v. (unpaged) :$bchiefly col. ill. ;$c25 cm. 300 $a1 v. (various pagings) ;$c30 x 14 cm. 300 $a3 v. :$bill., coats of arms, geneal. tables ;$c19 cm.
Extent (subfield a) Books Examples RDA 300 $axxi, 254 pages :$billustrations (some color) ;$c18 cm 300 $a550 pages (large print) ;$c25 cm. (490 is present) 300 $a150 leaves :$billustrations, portraits ;$c18 x 24 cm 300 $a15 unnumbered leaves, 8 unnumbered leaves of plates ;$c28 cm. (490 is present) 300 $a1 volume (various pagings) ;$c30 x 14 cm. (490 is present) 300 $a1 volume (unpaged) :$bchiefly color illustrations ;$c25 cm 300 $a3 volumes :$billustrations, coats of arms, genealogical tables ;$c19 cm
Extent (subfield a) Sound recordings Record the number and type of physical units (discs, tapes, etc.) and playing time AACR Use the term sound disc(s) or sound cassette(s) Give the total duration in parenthesis after the units if stated on the item or readily ascertainable. Use abbreviations hr., min., sec. Use abbreviation ca. if time is approximate RDA Use the term audio discs or audiocassettes Give the total duration if stated on the item or readily ascertainable. Use abbreviations as above for units of time. Use approximately instead of ca. Both If the resource has more than one unit, can give the playing time of each unit, followed by each
Other physical details (subfield b) Sound recordings Give the following details, as appropriate, in this order: Type of recording (analog or digital) Playing speed AACR RDA Do not give playing speed if it is standard for the type of item Use abbreviations ips, mps, rpm Do give playing speed for analog discs, i.e., LP albums, (33 1/3 rpm) Record playing speed if considered important for identification or selection Use the same abbreviations as AACR Groove characteristic (for analog discs) Track configuration (for sound track films)
Other physical details (subfield b) Sound recordings cont. Number of tracks (give only if the number of tracks is not standard for the type of item) Sound channels AACR RDA Use these terms: mono., stereo., quad., surround Use these terms: mono, stereo, quadrophonic, surround Recording and reproduction characteristics (i.e. Dolby processed, NAB standard)
Dimensions (subfield c) Sound recordings AACR--Give the diameter of a disc or the width of a tape in inches Compact disc - 4 ¾ in. LP album - 12 in. Cassette tape - ¼ in. Exception: give the width of an analog tape only if it is not the standard size. Otherwise, omit subfield c RDA Instruction is to give dimensions in cm or mm, but allows alternative of using measurements preferred by cataloging agency We are following LC practice for alternative, and using inches Use the abbreviation in. May see two periods at the end of the 300 field, if 490 is present
Related field--007 Some information in the 007 is coded from data in the 300 make sure they agree!
AACR Sound recordings Examples 300 $a1 sound disc (46 min., 56 sec.) :$bdigital ;$c4 ¾ in. 300 $a5 sound discs (ca. 30 min. each) :$bdigital, stereo. ; $c4 ¾ in. 300 $a 1 sound cassette : $b analog RDA 300 $a1 audio disc (46 min., 56 sec.) :$bdigital ;$c4 ¾ in. 300 $a5 audio discs (approximately 30 min. each) :$bdigital, stereo ; $c4 ¾ in.. (490 is present) 300 $a 1 audio cassette : $b analog ;$c¼ in.
Extent (subfield a) Videorecordings Record the number and type of physical units (discs, tapes, etc.) and playing time AACR Use the term videodisc(s) or videocassettes(s) Give the duration of the feature presentation in parenthesis after the units, if stated on the item or readily ascertainable. Do not include duration of special features. Use abbreviations hr., min., sec. Use abbreviation ca. if time is approximate RDA Use the term videodisc(s) or videocassette(s) Give the duration of the feature presentation if stated on the item or readily ascertainable. Use abbreviations as above for units of time. Use approximately instead of ca. Both If the resource has more than one unit, can give the playing time of each unit, followed by each
Other physical details (Subfield b) Videorecordings Record sound and color characteristics AACR abbreviate as instructed in Appendix B Sound sd. Silent si. Color col. Black and white b&w RDA do not abbreviate
Dimensions (subfield c) Videorecordings AACR--Give the diameter of a disc or the width of a tape in inches Standard diameter of a DVD or Blu-ray disc is 4 ¾ in. Standard width a videocassette tape is ½ in. Use the abbreviation in. RDA Give the diameter of a disc in inches (per LC policy statement), and the width of a tape in millimeters Standard width of a videocassette is 13 mm Use the abbreviation in. for discs
Related fixed fields--videorecordings Running time (Time in OCLC) Code the running time of the feature presentation Use a three-digit number to represent minutes Convert seconds to the next higher minute Right-justify numbers consisting of fewer than three digits and each unused position contains a zero Enter leading zeros Enter three zeros if the actual length exceeds three digits Use the total running time if two or more motion pictures or videorecordings are present Enter three hyphens if the length is unknown Type of visual material (Tmat in OCLC) Code based on term in 300 subfield a
Related field--007 Some information in the 007 is coded from data in the 300 make sure they agree!
AACR Videorecordings Examples 300 $a1 videodisc (149 min.) :$bsd., col. ;$c4 ¾ in. 300 $a5 videodiscs (ca. 891 min.) :$bsd., col. with b&w sequences ;$c4 ¾ in. 300 $a1 videocassette :$bsi., b&w ;$c ½ in. RDA 300 $a1 videodisc (149 min.) :$bsound, color ;$c4 ¾ in. 300 $a5 videodiscs (approximately 891 min.) :$bsound, color with black and white sequences ;$c4 ¾ in.. (490 is present) 300 $a1 videocassette :$bsilent, black and white ;$c13 mm
Extent (subfield a) Kits and Realia Kits two options List all of the items (i.e., 4 posters, 1 chart, 2 news sheets, 1 teacher s guide) or Use a generic term (i.e. 1 kit, or, various pieces) Give information on the specific contents of the kit in a 500 note Realia Give the type of item and the number Use AACR gmd terms if appropriate (i.e,. 1 game) If there is no gmd term, give a concise description (i.e., 3 quilts) Include the number of pieces if appropriate (i.e., 1 jigsaw puzzle (500 pieces))
Other physical details (subfield b) Kits and Realia Kits Subfield b will not generally be present, unless all of the pieces are of the same material (i.e., plastic) Realia If appropriate, give the material of the object(s) (i.e., cotton) If material can t be given concisely, either omit it, or give it in a note Give the color(s) of the object(s), or use col. for multicolored objects RDA: do not abbreviate
Dimensions (subfield c) Kits and Realia Kits Give the dimensions of the container in centimeters Give as height x width x depth Realia Give the dimensions of the object, if easily obtained Give as height x width x depth Give the dimensions of the container, either instead of or in addition to the dimensions of the object Give as height x width x depth Give dimensions in centimeters
AACR Examples Kits and Realia 300 $a4 posters, 1 chart, 2 news sheets, 1 teacher s guide ;$cin container 37 x 23 x 10 cm. 300 $a28 various pieces ;$cin container 34 x 34 x 34 cm. 300 $a1 bowl :$bporcelain, blue and white ;$c25 x 20 x 18 cm. in case 30 x 30 x 30 cm. RDA Done as in AACR, except for abbreviations 300 $a1 kit (40 pieces) :$bplastic ;$cin box 36 x 30 x 30 cm 300 $a1 jigsaw puzzle (500 pieces) :$bcolor ;$cin box 17 x 34 x 6 cm
Accompanying Material (subfield e) All formats Give details as you would describe the item in an individual record 300 $a450 p. :$bcol. ill. ;$c28 cm. +$e1 sound disc (32 min. : digital, stereo. ; 4 ¾ in.) 300 $a450 pages :$bcolor illustrations ;$c28 cm +$e1 audio disc (32 min. : digital, stereo ; 4 ¾ in.) 300 $a50 p. :$bill., maps, ports. ; $c30 cm. +$e1 teacher s guide (10 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.) 300 $a50 pages :$billustrations, maps, portraits ; $c30 cm +$e1 teacher s guide (10 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm) Include related fields 006 and 007 as appropriate
Reminder SHARE cataloging standard on records for the same item with and without accompanying material: An item with substantive accompanying material should be cataloged on a separate record from the same item that does not include the accompanying material. Records will not be merged in this instance. This is in accordance with OCLC s policy on accompanying material.
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