Re: [RDA-L] Mss. cataloging question

[Maria Oldal]

You might also consider using form and genre terms in 655. AAT has both "unbound" and "gatherings (gathered matter components)" available for use. They could even be combined. I'm well aware that the current generation of systems do not handle faceting particularly well, but it is useful to have controlled terms expressing a more specific carrier type with future applications in mind.   Maria Oldal Head of Cataloging and Database Maintenance The Morgan Library & Museum old...@themorgan.org >>> JOHN C ATTIG <jx...@psu.edu> 3/7/2013 12:24 PM >>> The RDA definition of volume requires that the sheets be "bound or fastened together".  If you do not believe that this applies, then I would use "sheet" as the carrier type.  I would probably describe the extent in terms of leaves or pages, and I would definitely make a note describing the unbound quires. John Attig Authority Control Librarian Penn State University jx...@psu.edu From: "Rita Lifton" <rilif...@jtsa.edu> To: RDA-L@LISTSERV.LAC-BAC.GC.CA Sent: Thursday, March 7, 2013 11:17:32 AM Subject: [RDA-L] Mss. cataloging question Where in RDA would I find the following information:   I have a question about the carrier term for unbound quires or fragments of manuscripts. A codex=a volume; a sheet=leaves as letters, documents, loose leaves from a volume. What is the term for quires not yet bound or separated from a volume over time?   Thanks, Rita Lifton The Library of The Jewish Theological Seminary