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'''E-book readers''' (e.g. Kindle, Nook) can be cataloged on brief local records, following the rules for [[Generic record|generic records]] with the following exceptions:
For children's material, follow the [[subject and genre headings]] guidelines with these additions.


See also [[foreign language materials]] for resources in languages other than English.
;Record format
*VM (visual materials)


==Subject headings==
;Fixed field
Any of the following are acceptable in the CCS database. For original cataloging, prefer at least LCSH.
{{example|indent=1|text=Rec_Type: r (three-dimensional object)
*LCSH only
Bib_Lvl: m (monograph)
*LC Children’s Subject Headings only
Type_Mat: r (realia)}}
*LCSH + LC Children’s Subject Headings


;Variable fields
{{example|indent=1|text=
{{example|indent=1|text=
650 _0 Dogs{{subfield|v}}Juvenile fiction.
336  three-dimensional form {{subfield|b}} tdf {{subfield|2}} rdacontent
337  computer {{subfield|b}}c {{subfield|2}} rdamedia
338  other {{subfield|b}} cz {{subfield|2}} rdacarrier


650 _1 Dogs{{subfield|v}}Fiction.
380    [optional] Electronic book reader
505    [optional]
655 _7 Electronic book readers.{{subfield|2}}lcsh
655 _7 Electronic books.{{subfield|2}}lcsh
7XX    [optional]
}}


650 _0 Dogs{{subfield|v}}Juvenile fiction.
Information in other fields may be supplied if available.
650 _1 Dogs{{subfield|v}}Fiction.


650 _0 Swine{{subfield|v}}Juvenile fiction.
There may be OCLC records that exactly describe the model in hand. These records can be imported as is, or copied, removing the OCLC control number to make the generic record.
650 _1 Pigs{{subfield|v}}Fiction. }}
 
Do not use LC Children’s Subject Headings in the form <code>[Language] language materials.</code>
{{example|indent=1|text=
{{incorrect|INCORRECT:
650 _1 Spanish language materials.
655 _1 Spanish language materials. }} }}
 
Use the heading <code>Children's stories</code> only for collections of stories and works about children’s stories.
{{example|indent=1|text=
650 _0 Children’s stories, American.
(''a collection of stories'')
 
{{incorrect|INCORRECT:
650 _0 Children’s stories, American.}}(''a single work'') }}
 
Use the subdivision <code>Pictorial works</code> only as applicable for nonfiction works, not for picture books.
{{example|indent=1|text=
650 _0 Dogs{{subfield|v}}Juvenile fiction.
655 _7 Picture books.{{subfield|2}}lcgft
 
{{incorrect|INCORRECT:
650 _0 Dogs{{subfield|v}}Fiction{{subfield|v}}Pictorial works. }} }}
 
Use the subdivision <code>Specimens</code> only for realia
{{example|indent=1|text=
650 _0 Telescopes{{subfield|v}}Specimens.
655 _7 Toy and movable books.{{subfield|2}}lcgft
 
{{incorrect|INCORRECT:
650 _0 Toy and movable books{{subfield|v}}Specimens.<br />655 _7 Toy and movable books{{subfield|v}}Specimens. }} }}
 
==Genre headings==
Use a 655 field for genre/form headings. If a genre/form heading is valid as an LC Children’s Subject Heading in a 650 field, use an equivalent [[Genre/form headings|LCGFT]] or [[local genre headings|local genre heading]] instead, in a 655 field.
 
{{example|indent=1|text=
655 _7 Fantasy fiction.{{subfield|2}}lcgft
655 _0 Board books.
{{incorrect|
650 _1 Fantasy.<br />650 _1 Board books. }} }}
 
Common genre/form headings for children’s materials:
{{example|indent=1|text=
655 _0 Big books. ''(For enlarged, poster-size books designed to be read aloud in a group setting.)''
 
655 _0 Board books.
 
655 _7 Lift-the-flap books.{{subfield|2}}lcgft
 
655 _0 Miniature books. ''(For books 10 cm or less in both height and width.)''
 
655 _7 Picture books.{{subfield|2}}lcgft
 
655 _7 Pop-up books.{{subfield|2}}lcgft
 
655 _7 Toy and movable books.{{subfield|2}}lcgft ''(For manipulative books not covered by a more specific heading.)'' }}


[[Category:Electronic resources]][[Category:Local practices]]
[[Category:Electronic resources]][[Category:Local practices]]

Latest revision as of 15:56, 14 April 2017

E-book readers (e.g. Kindle, Nook) can be cataloged on brief local records, following the rules for generic records with the following exceptions:

Record format
  • VM (visual materials)
Fixed field
Rec_Type: r (three-dimensional object)
Bib_Lvl: m (monograph)
Type_Mat: r (realia)
Variable fields
336  three-dimensional form ‡b tdf ‡2 rdacontent
337  computer ‡bc ‡2 rdamedia
338  other ‡b cz ‡2 rdacarrier

380    [optional] Electronic book reader
505    [optional]
655 _7 Electronic book readers.‡2lcsh
655 _7 Electronic books.‡2lcsh
7XX    [optional]

Information in other fields may be supplied if available.

There may be OCLC records that exactly describe the model in hand. These records can be imported as is, or copied, removing the OCLC control number to make the generic record.

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