Re: [RDA-L] Exact unit names

J. McRee Elrod wrote: > Pam said: > > >The Toolkit states "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." > > > >Therefore, wouldn't we use "1 videodisc" rather than "1 DVD"? > > RDA also has the opti

Re: [RDA-L] Exact unit names

Benhamin Abrahamse posted: > >Certainly, I would argue that using "1 videodisc" instead of 1 DVD would >be less helpful to patrons, as there is more than one type of videodisc >out there? Yes: DVD, DVD-HD, Blu-ray, DVD-3D, and who knows what's next? >(Note--the 338 carrier type would still be

Re: [RDA-L] Exact unit names

Pam said: >The Toolkit states "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." > >Therefore, wouldn't we use "1 videodisc" rather than "1 DVD"? RDA also has the option of using a more exact unit name. Why