J. McRee Elrod <m...@slc.bc.ca> wrote:
>>There is only one version of RDA that counts now, and that is the one that
>>is available through the RDA Toolkit ...
>
> Mark says that provision for "common usage" unit names has not
> changed. Is he mistaken?
Horse's mouth, dated today:
3.4.1.3 Recording Extent
Record the extent of the resource by giving the number of units and an
appropriate term for the type of carrier as listed under 3.3.1.3.
Record the term in the singular or plural, as applicable. (For
instructions on using other terms to designate the type of unit see
3.4.1.5.) If the resource consists of more than one type of carrier,
record the number of each applicable type. Specify the number of
subunits, if applicable, as instructed under 3.4.1.7-3.4.1.9. ...
... [snip] ...
3.4.1.5 Other Terms Used to Designate the Type of Unit
Use a term in common usage (including a trade name, if applicable) to
designate the type of unit:
a) if the carrier is in a newly developed format that is not yet
covered in the list under 3.3.1.3
b) if none of the terms listed under 3.3.1.3 is appropriate
or
c) as an alternative to a term listed under 3.3.1.3, if preferred by
the agency preparing the description. ...
If a trade name or other similar specification is not used as a term
designating the type of unit, record that information as instructed
under 3.20.1.3.
The November 2008 draft has the same wording as above.
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Phone: 612-624-0805 Minneapolis, MN 55455-0439
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