E-book reader

E-book readers (e.g. Kindle, Nook) may 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

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.