We are also keeping the gmd. Patrons and staff both count on it for quick and easy identifying of which record is desired.
It should be noted however, that we use non-standard gmds of our own construction - dvd, cd, book on cd, compact disc, etc - so they are really more like smds. We have recently transitioned to Sierra (we are a III library.) That may make some difference as these designations (derived from Field 30, Mat Type) now appear in a "choice" box to the left of the main display. The 245|h [gmd] was critical before we made the switch. Due to this other appearance of the gmds we may, in the future, consider eliminating them, but it will be some time yet. The terrible new 3xxs are currently suppressed. We are waiting to see if they ever serve any useful purpose for machine-searching of out catalog. They convey no comprehensible information to staff or patrons at all. Kathy [SA vcard logo] Kathleen F. Lamantia, MLIS Technical Services Librarian 330-458-2723 klaman...@starklibrary.org From: Goldfarb, Kathie [mailto:kgoldf...@com.edu] Sent: Friday, September 27, 2013 11:53 AM To: RDA-L@LISTSERV.LAC-BAC.GC.CA<mailto:RDA-L@LISTSERV.LAC-BAC.GC.CA> Subject: Re: [RDA-L] GMD - where is everyone on this? We are keeping/adding the GMD. Both the GMD and, where available, the 3xx fields display. For patrons - I think the GMD is more visible and understandable. If there is a results list, the GMD will display, though the 3xx fields will not be available until the patron gets to the full record. The 3xx fields include more detailed information, but why should the patron have to go to the full record to get that info? The reason for that index screen is to help the patron narrow down the list of items that may be helpful to them. For staff - In our ILS, after doing a search, the GMD is critical. It is the only way to identify whether you are viewing the title of a print or eBook or some A/V material. Again, to avoid wasting time opening records that are not needed. kathie Kathleen Goldfarb Technical Services Librarian College of the Mainland Texas City, TX 77539 409 933 8202 P Please consider whether it is necessary to print this email. From: Resource Description and Access / Resource Description and Access [mailto:RDA-L@LISTSERV.LAC-BAC.GC.CA] On Behalf Of Karen Nelson Sent: Friday, September 27, 2013 10:39 AM To: RDA-L@LISTSERV.LAC-BAC.GC.CA<mailto:RDA-L@LISTSERV.LAC-BAC.GC.CA> Subject: [RDA-L] GMD - where is everyone on this? Hi, everyone; Could we get some postings on what others are doing now with the GMD? There are lots of opinions out there on this, I know. Accepting but not displaying in OPAC? Displaying? Etc. Some rationales would be helpful too. My librarian thanks you!
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