Uottawa Cataloguers RDA 336-338 Fields Quiz

1. The 336, 337 and 338 fields have been defined in MARC21 to replace the following AACR2 element:

ISBD

GMD

Collation

Series

The 336, 337, and 338 fields in MARC21 have been introduced to replace the GMD (General Material Designation) element in AACR2. GMD was used in AACR2 to provide information about the physical format or carrier of a resource, such as "DVD" or "CD-ROM." In MARC21, the GMD element has been replaced by the more specific and standardized fields 336 (Content Type), 337 (Media Type), and 338 (Carrier Type), which provide more detailed and standardized information about the content, media, and carrier of a resource.

Explanation

The 336, 337, and 338 fields in MARC21 have been introduced to replace the GMD (General Material Designation) element in AACR2. GMD was used in AACR2 to provide information about the physical format or carrier of a resource, such as "DVD" or "CD-ROM." In MARC21, the GMD element has been replaced by the more specific and standardized fields 336 (Content Type), 337 (Media Type), and 338 (Carrier Type), which provide more detailed and standardized information about the content, media, and carrier of a resource.

2. Field 338 is used to record

Media type

Content type

Carrier type

Field 338 is used to record the carrier type. This refers to the physical format or medium on which the content is stored or transmitted. It could include formats such as books, DVDs, CDs, or digital files. This information is useful for categorizing and organizing materials in a library or information system.

Explanation

Field 338 is used to record the carrier type. This refers to the physical format or medium on which the content is stored or transmitted. It could include formats such as books, DVDs, CDs, or digital files. This information is useful for categorizing and organizing materials in a library or information system.

3. The value or term (e.g. audio disc or text or audio) assigned to the matierlal in hand relating to fields 336-338 are listed in the following subfield

Subfield a

Subfield b

Subfield 2

Subfield 3

The value or term assigned to the material in hand relating to fields 336-338 is listed in subfield a. Subfield a is used to indicate the content type of the material, such as audio disc or text or audio.

Explanation

The value or term assigned to the material in hand relating to fields 336-338 is listed in subfield a. Subfield a is used to indicate the content type of the material, such as audio disc or text or audio.

4. Field 336 is used to record

Media type

Content type

Carrier type

Field 336 is used to record the content type of a resource. This refers to the form or genre of the content, such as text, audio, video, or image. It helps to categorize and describe the nature of the content in a standardized way, making it easier for users to search and retrieve specific types of resources.

Explanation

Field 336 is used to record the content type of a resource. This refers to the form or genre of the content, such as text, audio, video, or image. It helps to categorize and describe the nature of the content in a standardized way, making it easier for users to search and retrieve specific types of resources.

5. The instruction for recording carrier type and the list of carrier types is found at RDA instruction: number in the toolkit:

3.2 and the list of carrier types is at 3.2.1.3

3.3 and the list of carrier types is at 3.3.1.3

6.9 and the list of carrier types is at 6.9.1.3

None of the above; the instructions are not in the toolkit at all

The correct answer is 3.3 and the list of carrier types is at 3.3.1.3. This is because the question asks for the location of the instruction for recording carrier type and the list of carrier types. The correct location is given as 3.3, and the specific location of the list of carrier types is 3.3.1.3.

Explanation

The correct answer is 3.3 and the list of carrier types is at 3.3.1.3. This is because the question asks for the location of the instruction for recording carrier type and the list of carrier types. The correct location is given as 3.3, and the specific location of the list of carrier types is 3.3.1.3.

6. If the resource being described is a multipart item record the following carrrier type:

Record as many terms as are applicable to the resource being described.

Record only the carrier type that applies to the predominant part of the resource (if there is a predominant part)

The correct answer is "Any of the above it being understood that the second and third choices are Alternatives (options) that may not be applied locally." This means that when describing a multipart item, you should record as many applicable carrier types as possible. If there is a predominant part, record the carrier type that applies to it. Additionally, record the carrier types that apply to the most substantial parts of the resource. However, it is understood that the second and third choices may not always be applicable in every local situation.

Explanation

The correct answer is "Any of the above it being understood that the second and third choices are Alternatives (options) that may not be applied locally." This means that when describing a multipart item, you should record as many applicable carrier types as possible. If there is a predominant part, record the carrier type that applies to it. Additionally, record the carrier types that apply to the most substantial parts of the resource. However, it is understood that the second and third choices may not always be applicable in every local situation.

7. The name of the element (e.g. rdamedia or rdacontent or rdacarrier) in the 336-338 fields is included in the following subfield:

Subfield a

Subfield b

Subfield 2

Subfield 3

In the 336-338 fields, the name of the element is included in subfield 2.

Explanation

In the 336-338 fields, the name of the element is included in subfield 2.

8. The following characteristics (fields 336-337 in that order) are most common for a book (monograph)

Text unmediated volume

Computer program computer online resource

Two-dimensional moving image video videodisc

The given answer "text unmediated volume" is the most common set of characteristics for a book (monograph). A book is typically made up of written text (text), is not accompanied by any additional media or technology (unmediated), and is bound together as a single physical unit (volume). This combination of characteristics is commonly associated with traditional printed books.

Explanation

The given answer "text unmediated volume" is the most common set of characteristics for a book (monograph). A book is typically made up of written text (text), is not accompanied by any additional media or technology (unmediated), and is bound together as a single physical unit (volume). This combination of characteristics is commonly associated with traditional printed books.

9. If the resource being described is a multipart item record the following media t type:

Record as many terms as are applicable to the resource being described.

Record only the media type that applies to the predominant part of the resource (if there is a predominant part)

The correct answer is "Any of the above it being understood that the second and third choices are Alternatives (options) that may not be applied locally." This means that when describing a multipart item record, you can record as many applicable media types as necessary. If there is a predominant part, you should record the media type that applies to that part. Additionally, you should record the media types that apply to the most substantial parts of the resource, including the predominant part. However, it is also mentioned that these choices may not be applied locally, indicating that there may be variations in how this is implemented in different contexts.

Explanation

The correct answer is "Any of the above it being understood that the second and third choices are Alternatives (options) that may not be applied locally." This means that when describing a multipart item record, you can record as many applicable media types as necessary. If there is a predominant part, you should record the media type that applies to that part. Additionally, you should record the media types that apply to the most substantial parts of the resource, including the predominant part. However, it is also mentioned that these choices may not be applied locally, indicating that there may be variations in how this is implemented in different contexts.

10. Field 337 is used to record

Media type

Content type

Carrier type

Field 337 is used to record the media type of a resource. This refers to the physical or digital format in which the resource is presented or stored. It helps to classify and describe the nature of the resource, such as whether it is a book, DVD, audio recording, or online resource. By recording the media type in Field 337, it allows for easier retrieval and organization of resources based on their format.

Explanation

Field 337 is used to record the media type of a resource. This refers to the physical or digital format in which the resource is presented or stored. It helps to classify and describe the nature of the resource, such as whether it is a book, DVD, audio recording, or online resource. By recording the media type in Field 337, it allows for easier retrieval and organization of resources based on their format.

11. This replacement (the replacement of the answer to question one above) with the 336, 337 and 338 fields IN MARC21 and the instructions in RDA was the result of an ongoing debate about the efficacy of AACR2 to record the following 2 characteristics:

Collation versus series

Content versus carrier

Height versus width

Format versus inclusions

The replacement of the answer to question one with the 336, 337, and 338 fields in MARC21 and the instructions in RDA was a result of an ongoing debate about the efficacy of AACR2 to record the characteristics of content versus carrier. This suggests that there was a need for a more effective way to differentiate and describe the content of a resource separately from its carrier or physical format.

Explanation

The replacement of the answer to question one with the 336, 337, and 338 fields in MARC21 and the instructions in RDA was a result of an ongoing debate about the efficacy of AACR2 to record the characteristics of content versus carrier. This suggests that there was a need for a more effective way to differentiate and describe the content of a resource separately from its carrier or physical format.

12. The following two characteristics are CORE (mandatory to record) in RDA:

Carrier and media

Content and carrier

Media and content

The correct answer is "Content and carrier". In Resource Description and Access (RDA), these two characteristics are considered core and mandatory to record. "Content" refers to the intellectual or artistic content of a resource, while "carrier" refers to the physical or digital form in which the content is presented. Both of these characteristics are important for accurately describing and organizing resources in library catalogs and databases.

Explanation

The correct answer is "Content and carrier". In Resource Description and Access (RDA), these two characteristics are considered core and mandatory to record. "Content" refers to the intellectual or artistic content of a resource, while "carrier" refers to the physical or digital form in which the content is presented. Both of these characteristics are important for accurately describing and organizing resources in library catalogs and databases.

13. The name of the element (e.g. rdamedia or rdacontent or rdacarrier) in the 336-338 fields is included in the following subfield:

Subfield a

Subfield b

Subfield 2

Subfield 3

The name of the element in the 336-338 fields is included in subfield 2.

Explanation

The name of the element in the 336-338 fields is included in subfield 2.

14. The value or term (e.g. audio disc or text or audio) assigned to the matierlal in hand relating to fields 336-338 are listed in the following subfield

Subfield a

Subfield b

Subfield 2

Subfield 3

The value or term assigned to the material in hand relating to fields 336-338 is listed in subfield a.

Explanation

The value or term assigned to the material in hand relating to fields 336-338 is listed in subfield a.

15. The instruction for recording media type and the list of media types is found at RDA instruction: number in the toolkit:

3.2 and the list of media types is at 3.2.1.3

3.3 and the list of media types is at 3.3.1.3

6.9 and the list of media types is at 6.9.1.3

None of the above; the instructions are not in the toolkit at all

The correct answer is 3.2 and the list of media types is at 3.2.1.3. This means that the instruction for recording media type can be found in section 3.2 of the RDA instruction toolkit, and the list of media types is located at 3.2.1.3 within that section.

Explanation

The correct answer is 3.2 and the list of media types is at 3.2.1.3. This means that the instruction for recording media type can be found in section 3.2 of the RDA instruction toolkit, and the list of media types is located at 3.2.1.3 within that section.

16. The name of the element (e.g. rdamedia or rdacontent or rdacarrier) is included in the following subfield:

Subfield a

Subfield b

Subfield 2

Subfield 3

The name of the element (e.g. rdamedia or rdacontent or rdacarrier) is included in subfield 2.

Explanation

The name of the element (e.g. rdamedia or rdacontent or rdacarrier) is included in subfield 2.

17. The instruction for recording content type and the list of content types is found at RDA instruction: number in the toolkit:

3.2 and the list of content types is at 3.2.1.3

3.3 and the list of content types is at 3.3.1.3

6.9 and the list of content types is at 6.9.1.3

None of the above; the instructions are not in the toolkit at all

The correct answer is 6.9 and the list of content types is at 6.9.1.3. This means that the instructions for recording content type and the list of content types can be found in section 6.9 of the RDA instruction toolkit, specifically at 6.9.1.3.

Explanation

The correct answer is 6.9 and the list of content types is at 6.9.1.3. This means that the instructions for recording content type and the list of content types can be found in section 6.9 of the RDA instruction toolkit, specifically at 6.9.1.3.

18. If the resource being described is a multipart item record the following content type:

Record as many terms as are applicable to the resource being described.

Record only the content type that applies to the predominant part of the resource (if there is a predominant part)

Any of the above it being understood that the second and third choices are Alternatives (options)

The correct answer is that any of the above options are acceptable, as long as it is understood that the second and third choices are alternatives. This means that when describing a multipart item record, you can record as many terms as are applicable to the resource, but you should only record the content type that applies to the predominant part of the resource if there is one. Additionally, you should record the content types that apply to the most substantial parts of the resource, including the predominant part if there is one.

Explanation

The correct answer is that any of the above options are acceptable, as long as it is understood that the second and third choices are alternatives. This means that when describing a multipart item record, you can record as many terms as are applicable to the resource, but you should only record the content type that applies to the predominant part of the resource if there is one. Additionally, you should record the content types that apply to the most substantial parts of the resource, including the predominant part if there is one.

19. The following subfield includes the coded information for fields 336-338:

Subfield a

Subfield b

Subfield 2

Subfield 3

The subfield b includes the coded information for fields 336-338.

Explanation

The subfield b includes the coded information for fields 336-338.

20. The following characteristics (fields 336-337 in that order) are most common for a print serial

Text unmediated volume

Computer program computer online resource

Two-dimensional moving image video videodisc

Serial unmediated volume

The most common characteristics for a print serial are that it is in text format, unmediated (meaning it is not altered or interpreted by any other medium), and is in volume form. This means that it is typically a written publication that is not mediated by any other medium and is published in multiple volumes.

Explanation

The most common characteristics for a print serial are that it is in text format, unmediated (meaning it is not altered or interpreted by any other medium), and is in volume form. This means that it is typically a written publication that is not mediated by any other medium and is published in multiple volumes.