RDA and Sound Recordings Kathy Glennan, University of Maryland

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.

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 2.2.2.4 Other Resources For a resource other than one covered under 2.2.2.2–2.2.2.3, 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. 2.2.2.4.1 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 2.2.2.4.2 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.

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

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

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

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 3.5.1.3) 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

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

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 7.11.2) Recorded No Any source - Use MARC 518 ǂp Date of Capture (RDA 7.11.3) Use MARC 518 ǂd Record in set order: Year, Month, Day and Time (as applicable)

Summary of Elements – Various notes Core? Source Notes Source of Title (RDA 2.20.2.3) Recorded Yes, for LC/PCC Any source Required if not coming from title page or title frame Nature of the content (RDA 7.2.1.3) Recorded No Performers, Narrators, and/or Presenters (RDA 7.23.1) Normally in MARC 511 OK to intersperse in MARC 505

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 27.1.1.3) Resource itself RDA considers this an “unstructured description of the related manifestation” Contents note (RDA 25.1.1.3) Recorded RDA considers this a “structured description of the related work”

Creating a Description

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 245 00 Falling together / ǂc all arrangements by Charles Mead.

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]

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

Identifier for the Manifestation UPC and issue number found on container 024 10 655227000229 028 02 MM-36426-2 ǂb Electric Chocolate Records Note: 028 ǂb matches content of 264 #1 ǂb

Extent Option 1 (MLA Best Practice): Option 2: 300 1 audio disc ; ǂc 4 3/4 in. (used with new 344, 347 fields) Option 2: 300 1 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!

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

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

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

Putting It All Together

Questions?

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

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

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

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

Basic Description – Answers 245 00 ... 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 ℗2003 300 1 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. 511 0# Harmony Dem.

Full Description – Answers 024 1_ 602527017273 028 02 B0012806-02 $b Universal Motown 100 1_ Fennell, Brian, $e composer. 245 10 Absolutes. 264 _1 New York, NY :$b Universal Motown Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc., $c [2008] 264 _2 [Universal City, California] : $b Universal Music Distribution 264 _4 $c ℗2008 300 1 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.

Full Description – Answers 500 All songs written by Brian Fennell. 511 0_ 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. 505 0_ 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). 710 2_ Barcelona (Rock group), $e performer.