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Anchor B B
B. Further explanation of variable fields
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1. Main entry heading (1XX field) if appropriate
Most collection-level records will be so diverse that title main entry is likely. If a creator main entry is appropriate but the name is not represented in the name authority file, the RDA form of the name is constructed and used. Give the relationship designator if appropriate.
2. Devised title (245 field). The title of each record is to be constructed by the cataloger. If the selector has suggested a title, the cataloger may change it when processing the collection. This title should begin with the substantive elements of the collection and is generally in English, e.g., Spanish Civil War pamphlets, Manam language publications. Note: NO SQUARE BRACKETS around the devised title in RDA. Always give a matching 500 note, "Title devised by cataloger."
3. Publication statement (264 field, 1st indicator) consisting of place and publisher if available, or only dates of coverage. For unpublished resources, use 264 indicator 2=0.
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The problem with these guidelines comes when you have materials that were published, but published in various places by various publishers. CUL used to use a 264 with just a $c and still code the Type of Record as a. OCLC no longer allows us to do it that way. (On very old records, you may see a 264 $b of "various publishers," sometimes abbreviated as "v.p." That is no longer legal). Temporary solution:
Temporary solutions: (1) Use 264: 0: plain $c but code the Type of Record t. You can justify this by saying that although the individual pieces were published, you are cataloging the set and the set was not published. Or (2), do it the way you want to, and give the printout to Pam, Sarah or Gary to upload into OCLC by hand.
4. Physical description (300 field) containing the number of pieces in the collection at the time of cataloging (if no more to be added) or "volumes"; an indication of illustrative matter; and the range of volume sizes. Use the word "volumes" if appropriate; "pieces" or "items" is also acceptable.
5. Notes (5XX fields)
Always give a 500 note, "Title devised by cataloger."
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