Blu-ray videorecordings

Cataloging Blu-ray videorecordings

For the CCS catalog, Blu-ray discs are cataloged the same as DVDs, with the following exceptions:

Date1

All Blu-ray discs must have a Date1 field that is 2006 or later. This is because 2006 is when the first Blu-ray discs were released.

007

Code 007 ‡e as s

Example:

007  vd csaizk

GMD (245 ‡h)

In AACR2 records, qualify the GMD with "(Blu-ray)". Note: If 347‡bBlu-ray is present, this qualifier may be omitted.

Example:

245 ... ‡h[videorecording (Blu-ray)] ...

When a GMD qualifier is present in records with non-Latin text in 880 fields, be sure to qualify the GMD in the corresponding 880 field.

Edition (250)

Follow the CCS guidelines for videorecording edition statements. Do not include an edition statement of "Blu-ray" or "Blu-ray disc". However, for a Blu-ray from a combo pack cataloged separately, add an edition statement of "[Blu-ray-only version]."

Examples:

250  25th anniversary edition.
250  Diamond edition, [Blu-ray-only version].

Physical description (300)

Use either "Blu-ray disc" or "videodisc" for the extent.

300   1 Blu-ray disc  :‡bsd., col. ;‡c4 3/4 in.
or
300   1 videodisc  :‡bsd., col. ;‡c4 3/4 in.

Projection characteristics (345)

Example:

345 3D‡2rda

Digital characteristics (347)

In both AACR2 and RDA records, include a 347 field.

Example:

347  video file‡bBlu-ray‡eregion A‡2rda

System details note (538)

Specify "Blu-ray" instead of "DVD" in a system details note.

Form/Genre heading (655)

Include all applicable LCGFT form/genre headings for the content & format of the videorecording.

655 _7 3-D films.‡2lcgft
655 _7 Feature films.‡2lcgft
655 _7 Fiction films.‡2lcgft
655 _7 Video recordings for the hearing impaired.‡2lcgft
655 _7 Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.‡2lcgft

Region codes

Blu-ray regions are different from DVD regions. Instead of numbered regions, Blu-ray regions are referred to by letters. However, some discs (especially discs from 2006 and early 2007), may use region numbers rather than letters.

Some Blu-ray discs may have a lot more technical requirements than most DVDs.

Example:

538  Blu-ray, region A; 2.35:1 widescreen presentation, 1080p high definition, AVC 24 Mbps; DTS HD5.1 master lossless audio, 5.1 Dolby Digital.

Notes fields and call number analytics

Blu-ray discs sold with accompanying DVDs, DVD/Digital copy combo discs, or Digital copies may require contents notes locally to accommodate the subfield z combinations and facilitate holds in the online catalog. See the Multivolume call numbers page for more information on formatting the contents note and call number analytics.

Blu-ray discs cataloged with accompanying DVDs, DVD/Digital copy combo discs, or Digital copies also require:

500  Accompanying material may vary.

Blu-ray + DVD combo packs

See Blu-ray + DVD combo packs for additional details on how to handle cases where the publisher packages a Blu-ray version and a DVD version of the same movie in a single set (or on a single disc).

Example records

• ocn206473645 (Mr. and Mrs. Smith)
• ocn194160699 (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire)
• ocn922009876 (Aladdin)