We have not removed GMD from AACR-2 records that were in our system already or that we are bringing in from OCLC, and we are also not adding them to RDA records. Adding a GMD to and RDA record creates extra work that we don't have the time for. We are switching to Sierra in November and because of the Material Type icons in the client display, we are planning to remove all GMDs and add 33x fields to the records once we have settled in with Sierra. The GMDs are very helpful in scanning in Millennium (although we recommend our staff use the limit button to distinguish between DVD and Blu-ray or Book on CD and Book on Cassette), but in the minimal exposure the staff has had to Sierra so far, they have looked straight to the Material Type icon. During this transition/hybrid period, we haven't noticed much of an issue with the lack of a GMD in some records.
Miranda Nero Ocean State Libraries From: Resource Description and Access / Resource Description and Access [mailto:RDA-L@LISTSERV.LAC-BAC.GC.CA] On Behalf Of Dave Van Kleeck Sent: Friday, September 27, 2013 3:29 PM To: RDA-L@LISTSERV.LAC-BAC.GC.CA Subject: Re: [RDA-L] GMD - where is everyone on this? As our ILS does not display icons, my director has asked us to add the GMD to RDA records. We do this with our local records only, not in records we contribute to OCLC. For us, the GMD is valuable to both users and staff. Sometime soon we hope to have the 33X fields enabled for display and at that point we will reassess the value of the GMD in combination with the 33X fields. Dave David Van Kleeck Cataloging & Technical Services Holly Library A-B Tech Community College 340 Victoria Rd. Asheville, NC 28801 828-398-7574 davidavankle...@abtech.edu<mailto:davidavankle...@abtech.edu> Dedicated to Student Success 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 11:39 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!
