Sound Recording Checklist 2009
Sound recording can be musical or spoken word. They come in various formats -- compact discs, LPs and cassettes. Most of what we receive are compact discs so this page is written with that focus. If you receive a different format to process, consult Bib Formats and Standards for specific details.
Match the record in Summit with piece in hand.
007 Physical description (Required)
028 should be in the record if item has one
1xx Statement of responsibility - should match what is on the piece
Title in 245 should be somewhere on the CD
GMD [sound recording] in the subfield h of 245
Publisher in 260 should be on the piece
for further information on dates refer to Sound Cataloging Help
Physical description should match item in hand
If your 300 field says 1 disc and you have a cassette, give item to your supervisor
Date in 260 should be somewhere on the piece
505 - add if not already in the record
There should be at least one valid subject heading
Gift or fund notes as needed
Add 948 stat field for format
If See Reference is in validation box, change heading to the appropriate authorized form.
IN THE HOLDINGS RECORD
location is fa,sr for musical sound
music is given an accession number (list posted in supervisor's cubicle)
852 has a first indicator of 8 (other scheme)
location for spoken word is med
LC Call number is used for spoken word followed by subfield m [sound recording].
866 is needed if item is multi-piece
ITEM RECORD
Item type is sound recording
Barcode will be put on top left side of jewel case
UPDATE RECORD ON OCLC
Write the accession number on a slip of paper, attach to the jewel case and place it on the truck for items needing end processing.
If your item is OCLC 0, create a record on OCLC using the instructions for CORE cataloging (Pre 1/07/09 instructions)