1. RDA and Sound Recordings
Kathy Glennan,
University of Maryland

2. Preferred Source for Recordings (RDA 2.2.2.4) – Currently
1st choice: Label
Even if there’s a collective title elsewhere
But the information on the label needs to represent the resource as a whole
For multi-disc set, can use labels collectively
2nd choice: embedded textual metadata
3rd choice: elsewhere in the resource
Container spine, insert, etc.

3. Preferred Source for Recordings (RDA 2.2.2.4) – Coming Soon
Prefer a formally-presented collective title within the resource
For tangible resources, prefer in this order:
Label
Title screen
Container or accompanying material issued with the resource
For online resources, prefer in this order:
Textual content
Embedded textual metadata
In either case, if none of the above provides a title, choose another source forming part of the resource itself
Other Resources
For a resource other than one covered under – , follow the guidelines below for tangible or online resources to choose the preferred source of information. If a source of information only lists the titles of the individual contents and another source forming part of the resource bears a formally-presented collective title, use as the preferred source of information the first applicable source bearing a formally-presented collective title.
Tangible resources
Use as the preferred source of information the first of the following that bears a title:
a) a textual source on the resource itself (e.g., a slide) or a label that is permanently printed on or affixed to the resource, excluding accompanying textual material or a container (e.g., a label on an audio CD or a model)
b) an internal source, such as a title screen, whose textual content formally presents the title
c) for a comprehensive description, a container or accompanying material issued with the resource
Online resources
a) textual content
b) embedded metadata in textual form that contains a title (e.g., metadata embedded in an MP3 audio file)
If the resource does not contain a source of information as listed for tangible or online resources, use as the preferred source of information another source forming part of the resource itself, giving preference to sources in which the information is formally presented.

4. Summary of Elements – Title and Statement of Responsibility
Core?
Source
Notes
Title (RDA 2.3) Transcribed
Title proper
Preferred source
Parallel title from anywhere in resource
Statement of Responsibility (RDA 2.4) Transcribed
Statement of responsibility relating to the title proper
Same source as title proper
Another source in resource
Another source
For a person or body who has created or helped realize the intellectual or artistic content

5. Summary of Elements – Publication Statement
Core?
Source
Notes
Place of Publication (RDA 2.8.2)
Transcribed
1st place of publication
Same source as publisher’s name
Another source in resource
Another source
Abbreviations only as on source
Publisher (RDA 2.8.4)
1st publisher
Same source as title proper
Do not abbreviate or shorten name
Use record label or trade name (MLA Best Practice)
Date of Publication (RDA 2.8.6) Recorded
Yes
Not the same as copyright date
Can supply single date, range of dates, estimated dates

6. Summary of Elements – Copyright Date
Core?
Source
Notes
Copyright Date (RDA 2.11)
Recorded
If no date of publication AND no date of distribution
Any source
Includes © and ℗ dates
Include for recordings (MLA Best Practice)
Use symbol (or spell out word); do not use “c” or “p”
Coming soon!
If multiple copyright dates for various aspects of the resource
Record any considered important for identification and selection
If multiple copyright dates for a single aspect
Record only the latest copyright date

7. Summary of Elements – Carrier
Core?
Source
Notes
Extent
(RDA 3.4)
Recorded
If resource is complete or if total extent known
Resource itself, additional info. from any source
Terms taken from closed list
Use “audio …”
Dimensions
(RDA ) No
Option to use “in.” instead of “cm” – remains U.S. practice
Sound characteristics
(RDA 3.16)
Includes type of recording, playback channels, etc. MARC 300 ǂb or 344
Digital file characteristics
(RDA 3.19)
Includes file type, encoding format, etc. MARC 300 ǂb or 347

8. Summary of Elements – Identifier, Duration
Core?
Source
Notes
Identifier for the Manifestation
(RDA 2.15)
Recorded
Yes; prefer internationally recognized identifier; others optional
Any source
Use MARC functionality to generate notes
Duration
(RDA 7.22)
Yes, for LC
Record time as stated
Abbreviate as appropriate
Can appear in MARC 300, 500, or 505

9. Summary of Elements – Date and Place of Capture
No introductory phrase in RDA
But MARC has ǂo – Other event information
Element
Core?
Source
Notes
Place of Capture
(RDA )
Recorded No
Any source
- Use MARC 518 ǂp
Date of Capture
(RDA )
Use MARC 518 ǂd
Record in set order: Year, Month, Day and Time (as applicable)

10. Summary of Elements – Various notes
Core?
Source
Notes
Source of Title
(RDA )
Recorded
Yes, for LC/PCC
Any source
Required if not coming from title page or title frame
Nature of the content (RDA ) Recorded No
Performers, Narrators, and/or Presenters (RDA )
Normally in MARC 511
OK to intersperse in MARC 505

11. Summary of Elements – Various notes
Core?
Source
Notes
Artistic and/or Technical Credits
(RDA 7.24)
Recorded No
Any source
For artistic or technical production (MARC 508)
Include if considered important
Accompanying material
(RDA )
Resource itself
RDA considers this an “unstructured description of the related manifestation”
Contents note (RDA ) Recorded
RDA considers this a “structured description of the related work”

12. Creating a Description

13. Title and Statement of Responsibility
Label works for title
245 ?0 Falling together …
As to statement of responsibility…
Disc is compilation of works by different composers
Pieces of 8 does not have creative responsibility
Insert says: All arrangements by Charles Mead
Falling together / ǂc all arrangements by Charles Mead.

14. Publication Statement
Place of publication:
Confident guess: Missouri
Publisher:
Electric Chocolate Records
Date of publication:
Not found, supplied based on ℗ date
264 #1 [Missouri] : ǂb Electric Chocolate Records, ǂc [2002]

15. What if You Don’t Supply Publication Elements?
The Cascading Vortex of Horror!!
264 #1 [Place of publication not identified] : ǂb Electric Chocolate Records, ǂc [date of publication not identified]
264 #2 [Place of distribution not identified] : ǂb [Distributor not identified], ǂc [Date of distribution not identified]
264 #3 St. Louis, MO : ǂb Music Masters, ǂc [date of manufacture not identified]
264 #4 ǂc ℗2002

16. Identifier for the Manifestation
UPC and issue number found on container
MM ǂb Electric Chocolate Records
Note: 028 ǂb matches content of 264 #1 ǂb

17. Extent Option 1 (MLA Best Practice): Option 2:
audio disc ; ǂc 4 3/4 in.
(used with new 344, 347 fields)
Option 2:
audio disc : ǂb CD audio ; ǂc 4 3/4 in.
344 digital ǂb optical ǂ2 rda
audio file ǂb CD audio ǂ2 rda
See next slide!

18. Digital File and Sound Characteristics
Type of recording: digital
Recording medium: optical
Configuration of playback channels: not stated
File type: audio file
Encoding format: CD audio
344 digital ǂb optical ǂ2 rda
347 audio file ǂb CD audio ǂ2 rda

19. Content/Media/Carrier
336 performed music ǂ2 rdacontent
337 audio ǂ2 rdamedia
338 audio disc ǂ2 rdacarrier
OCLC’s preference: also include ǂb codes
Generated automatically from the “Add 33x” macro

20. Notes Source of title note Nature of the content
Performers, narrators, and/or presenters
Place and date of capture
Artistic/technical credit
Contents

21. Putting It All Together

22. Questions?

23. Exercise – Basic Description
Create at least the following fields (see handouts for details)
245
264
300
336, 337, 338
344
347
Cover of booklet

24. Label reads:
HARMONY DEM
…before we forget the words.
[contents listing]
Produced by Island SoundWorks
©℗ 2003 dem music ltd., p.o. box 11720, st. thomas, vi 08801

25. Exercise – Full Description
Try creating a complete RDA record for this resource
Authorized access points:
Barcelona (Rock group)
Fennell, Brian

26. Scan of the CD, enlargement of area of disc label, and scan of last page of container insert.

28. Basic Description – Answers
before we forget the words. 264 _1 St. Thomas, VI : $b Dem Music Ltd., $c [2003] 264 _2 [St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands] : $b Island SoundWorks 264 _4 $c ℗ audio disc ; $c 4 3/4 in. 336 performed music $2 rdacontent 337 audio $2 rdamedia 338 audio disc $2 rdacarrier 344 digital $b optical $2 rda 347 audio file $b CD audio $2 rda 500 Title from disc label # Harmony Dem.

29. Full Description – Answers
024 1_ B $b Universal Motown 100 1_ Fennell, Brian, $e composer Absolutes. 264 _1 New York, NY :$b Universal Motown Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc., $c [2008] 264 _2 [Universal City, California] : $b Universal Music Distribution 264 _4 $c ℗ audio disc ; $c 4 3/4 in. 336 performed music $2 rdacontent 337 audio $2 rdamedia 338 audio disc $2 rdacarrier 344 digital $b optical $2 rda 347 audio file $b CD audio $2 rda 500 Title from disc label.

30. Full Description – Answers
500 All songs written by Brian Fennell _ Barcelona (Brian Fennell, lead vocals, piano, rhodes ; Chris Bristol, guitar, backing vocals ; Rhett Stonelake, drums, backing vocals ; Brian Eichelberger, bass, vocals) ; with assisting musicians. 500 Lyrics on container insert _ Falling out of trees (4:18) -- It's about time (3:59) -- Lesser things (4:09) -- Colors (3:39) -- Come back when you can (3:44) -- Get up (3:59) -- The takers (4:32) -- First floor people (5:54) -- Response (3:28) -- Faded (5:08) -- Stars (4:10) -- Numb (3:21) -- Please don't go (4:35) _ Barcelona (Rock group), $e performer.