RDA 3.0

STEP 3.0 : GMD TO CMC CONVERSION

gmd to cmc overview

This phase of RDA processing comprises a series of routines that compare existing GMDs (245 $h) as well as specific positions of the leader and fixed fields to determine the best RDA Content, Media, and Carrier (CMC) types to add to the 33X fields in your records.

sample gmd to cmc conversion table

Here is a sample GMD to CMC conversion table. The full table consists of over 600 different variations. Fields taken into account in adding the 33X fields include the Leader, 007, 008, and 245 $h. If you would like to view the full conversion table, please speak with your project manager.

If your local practices for assigning GMD or CMC differ from MARS 2.0 processing, please contact your project manager to discuss options for altering the way GMDs and CMCs are processed in your records.

GMD = 245 $h [sound recording]

LDR/06	007/00	007/01	008/26	Content Type (336)	Media Type (337)	Carrier Type (338)
i	s	g	h	sounds	audio	audio cartridge
i	s	e	h	sounds	audio	audio cylinder
i	s	d	h	sounds	audio	audio disc
i	s	i	h	sounds	audio	sound track reel
i	s	q	h	sounds	audio	audio roll
i	s	s	h	sounds	audio	audiocassette
i	s	t	h	sounds	audio	audiotape reel
i	s	z	h	sounds	audio	other audio carrier
i	s	g		spoken word	audio	audio cartridge
i	s	e		spoken word	audio	audio cylinder
i	s	d		spoken word	audio	audio disc
i	s	i		spoken word	audio	sound track reel

TOPICS

• Step 3.1 - GMD Terms
• Step 3.2 - Retain GMD
• Step 3.3 - GMD to CMC Options
• Step 3.4 - Add GMD

LINKS

3.1 - 3.2 - 3.3 - 3.4

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