Scope: If there is full copy, it is not necessary to watch the video. In this case, the source of information is the disc label and/or container. Only minimal editing should be necessary, if at all.
Unit: Cataloging
Date last reviewed:
Date of next review: August 2025
Fixed field values
Variable field values
Fixed fields
Publication status = s or p
Date 1 = date of video release
Date 2 = [leave but don’t add if lacking]
Re. dates: leave what’s there if correct on copy. Minimum required: Date 1 = latest date on container and forget Date 2
Type of material = v
Technique = usually 'l' for live action
Variable fields
020:: ISBN
028:40: Formatted publisher's number. [Key match point]
041:0 : Language(s) of video and any dubbing (|a is repeatable)
041:1 : Item is (|h) or includes a translation like subtitles, ( |j)
245:: Add/edit |c if that information is readily available on the disc or container.
250:: Edition, version, or a particular release. Ex. Letterbox ed. [Key match point]
260:: Applies to company that released the video. [Latest date on container is key match point]
264: 1: This will appear on RDA copy; it may appear on AACR2
300:: |a Use 1 videodisc, 1 DVD, or 1 videocassette
For time, use 'ca.'
|b Generally limit to 'sd.' and 'col.'. (or spelled out in RDA, "sound" and "color")
|c Use 4 3/4 in. for disc; nothing if VHS.
33x:: These fields will appear on RDA copy: they may appear on AACR2
490:0 : Series if applicable (do not change if series is traced, 490:1 /830)
5xx:: See order of notes on FOLIO HRID#5114811 (optional).
538:: Use DVD, Blu-ray disc or VHS; Dolby digital. Add aspect ratio, region if that information is readily available on the disc or container.
546:: Add/edit language(s) and if closed-captioned if that information is readily available on the disc or container. Needs to match 041
Ex. In English with optional subtitles in English, French, or Spanish.
511:1 : Use for cast.
511:0 : Narrator on screen, Presenter, etc.
508:: Director of camera or photography ; Editor ; Music.
500:: Based on [name of book].
500:: Videodisc release of [date] motion picture.
521:8 : MPAA rating: -or Not rated. [leave but don’t add if lacking]
6xx:: Not mandatory except for documentaries
655:: Not mandatory except Films for the hearing impaired
7xx:: Add/edit for 245 |c and 264 |b