Re: [AV Media Matters] Resource descriptors for AV

[djsujka@acs.ryerson.ca]

On Thu, 14 Oct 1999 dhaliwal@stv12.com.sg wrote:

>Is there a set of descriptors for audio-visual materials, like MESH (Medical
>Subject Headings for medicine)?

Anglo American cataloging rules do have specific designations for
audio-visual materials.

Rule 1.1C is the rule giving the General Materials Description (GMD)
- sound recording, motion picture, computer file, etc.

Rule 1.5B is where you tell exactly what it is - audiocassette,
compact disk, 3/4 in. video, 16mm, etc. - and how many you have.

You can get more information and up-to-date information if you speak
with a cataloger at either a main branch library or a college
library.

Debra Jo Sujka

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