Format Logic

This document describes the logic that Pika uses to determine various formats for display.

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Basic Information and Process

When building format facet logic, Pika references a combination of information from the MARC record. We reference location codes, i-types, and material types. Formats can be determined by material type, location type, collection code, i-Types, etc. At Marmot we cannot use these alone, because they are either not discreet enough, or they conflict. 

The process for format determination always starts by examining the MARC Leader to determine whether or not the leader position 6 is J for an initial determination of MusicRecording. After this determination, Pika will reference mapping based on other fields in the MARC, as described below. Typically, information in the leader field is used for format determination as a last option. When using the MARC leader, characters are counted using MARC record position counting that is similar to program position counting. Similarly, the 007 is the second to last option for format determination and is only applied if format determination cannot be referenced from any other MARC fields.

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All relevant formats based on MARC data

4K Ultra Blu-Ray

Here are all the fields that a 4K Ultra Blu-Ray could be found in a record

MARC 300 Physical Description Field

We will check the 300 Physical Description field.  Looking at all the different subfields except e.  We look for anything, but subfield e - Accompanying material.  If a subfield exists (except for e) for 4k ultra hd blu-ray, 4k ultra hd bluray, 4k ultrahd blu-ray, 4k ultrahd bluray, 4k uh blu-ray, 4 k uh bluray, 4k ultra high-definition blu-ray, 4k ultra high-definition bluray, 4k ultra high definition blu-ray, 4k ultra high definition bluray, we will say it is a 4K Ultra Blu-Ray.

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MARC 347 Digital File Characteristics

We will check 347 Digital File Characteristics.  We are looking for subfield b.  If subfield b is 4k ultra hd blu-ray, 4k ultra hd bluray, 4k ultrahd blu-ray, 4k ultrahd bluray, 4k uh blu-ray, 4 k uh bluray, 4k ultra high-definition blu-ray, 4k ultra high-definition bluray, 4k ultra high definition blu-ray, 4k ultra high definition bluray, we will say it is a 4K Blu-Ray.

MARC 538 Note Field

We will look at the 538 Notes field. We are going to look at subfield a.  If subfield a has 4k ultra hd blu-ray, 4k ultra hd bluray, 4k ultrahd blu-ray, 4k ultrahd bluray, 4k uh blu-ray, 4 k uh bluray, 4k ultra high-definition blu-ray, 4k ultra high-definition bluray, 4k ultra high definition blu-ray, 4k ultra high definition bluray, we will say it is a 4K Blu-Ray.

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Archival Materials

Here are all the fields that an Archival Materials could be found in a record

 MARC 590 Local Note

We look for the 590 Local Note.  We are looking for subfield a.  If subfield a has archival materials, we will say it is Archival Materials.

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Audio, Audio Cassette, Audio CD (all the formats with these labels)

Audio CD with Blu-Ray

MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 s (sound recording) and 007 d (sound disc).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter s (sound recording), the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has the letter d (sound disc), and 007-character position 3 (speed) has the letter z (other), we will say it is a Sound Disc.

MARC 300 Physical Description Field

We will check the 300 Physical Description field.  Looking at all the different subfields.  We are looking for anything, but subfield e - Accompanying material.  If a subfield exists (except for e) and If it is ‘Bluray’ or ‘Blu-ray’, we will say it is an Audio CD with Blu-Ray.

MARC 347 Digital File Characteristics

We will check 347 Digital File Characteristics.  We are looking for subfield a.  If subfield a is a bluray or blu-ray, we will say it is a Bluray/Blu-ray.

MARC 538 Note Field

We will look at the 538 Notes field. We are going to look at subfield a.  If subfield a has Blu-ray or Bluray, we will say it is an Audio CD with Blu-Ray.

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Audio CD with CDROM

MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 s (sound recording) and 007 d (sound disc).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter s (sound recording), the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has the letter d (sound disc), and 007-character position 3 (speed) has the letter z (other), we will say it is a Sound Disc.

MARC 300 Physical Description Field

We will check the 300 Physical Description field.  Looking at all the different subfields.  We are looking for anything, but subfield e - Accompanying material.  If a subfield exists (except for e) and If it is ‘CDROM’ or ‘DVDROM’, we will say it is an Audio CD with CDROM.

MARC 538 Note Field

We will look at the 538 Notes field. We are going to look at subfield a.  If subfield a has CDROM or DVDROM, we will say it is an Audio CD with CDROM.

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Audio CD with DVD

MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 s (sound recording) and 007 d (sound disc).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter s (sound recording), the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has the letter d (sound disc), and 007-character position 3 (speed) has the letter z (other), we will say it is a Sound Disc.

MARC 300 Physical Description Field

We will check the 300 Physical Description field.  Looking at all the different subfields.  We are looking for anything but subfield e - Accompanying material.  If a subfield exists (except for e) and if it is ‘DVD’, we will say it is an Audio CD with DVD.

MARC 347 Digital File Characteristics

We will check 347 Digital File Characteristics.  We are looking for subfield b.  If subfield b is a DVD, we will say it is an Audio CD with DVD.

MARC 538 Note Field

We will look at the 538 Notes field. We are going to look at subfield a.  If subfield a has DVD, we will say it is an Audio CD with DVD.

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Sound Cassette (Audio Cassette)

 Here are all the fields that a Sound Cassette could be found in a record

 MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 s (sound recording) and 007 s (sound cassette).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter s (sound recording), and the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has the letter s (sound cassette), we will say it is a Sound Cassette.

MARC 300 Physical Description Field

We will check the 300 Physical Description field.  Looking at all the different subfields.  We are looking for anything, but subfield e - Accompanying material.  If a subfield exists (except for e) and if it is a sound cassette, we will say it is a Sound Cassette.

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Sound Disc (Audio CD)

Here are all the fields that a Sound Disc could be found in a record

MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 s (sound recording) and 007 d (sound disc).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter s (sound recording), the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has the letter d (sound disc), and 007-character position 3 (speed) has the letter z (other), we will say it is a Sound Disc.

MARC 300 Physical Description Field

We will check the 300 Physical Description field. We are looking for any subfield expect subfield e - Accompanying material.  If a subfield exists (except for e) and it has the following values:

• “audio disc”

• “sound disc”

we will say it is a Audio CD.

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Sound Recording (Audio)

 Here are all the fields that a Sound Recording could be found in a record

 MARC Leader – Position 6 (Type of Record)

We will check the MARC Leader Position 6 (REC TYPE).  If there is the letter i (nonmusical sound recording), we will say it is a Sound Recording.

MARC 245 Title Statement

We will check the 245 Title Statement. We are looking for subfield k.  If the subfield k is a sound recording-cassette, we will say it is a Sound Recording.

MARC 245 Title Statement

We will check the 245 Title Statement. We are looking for subfield p.  If the subfield p is a sound recording-cassette, we will say it is a Sound Recording.   

MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 s (sound recording) and 007 z (other).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter s (sound recording), and the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has the letter z (other), we will say it is a Sound Recording.

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Blu-ray or Bluray

Here are all the fields that a Blu-ray or Bluray could be found in a record

MARC 538 Notes Field

We will look at the 538 Notes field. We are looking for the subfield a.  If subfield a is a bluray/blu-ray, we will say it is a Bluray or Blu-ray. 

MARC 300 Physical Description Field

We will check the 300 Physical Description field.  Looking at all the different subfields.  We are looking for anything, but subfield e - Accompanying material.  If a subfield exists (except for e) for bluray/blu-ray, we will say it is a Bluray/Blu-ray.

MARC 347 Digital File Characteristics

We will check 347 Digital File Characteristics.  We are looking for subfield b.  If subfield b is a bluray or blu-ray, we will say it is a Bluray/Blu-ray.

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Board Book

Here are all the fields that a Board Book could be found in a record

MARC 250 Edition Field

We look at the  250 Edition Statement.  We are looking for subfield a.  We will check the 250 Edition Statement subfield a to see it has a Board Book. 

MARC 500 General Note

We look at the 500 General Note field.  We only look for the phrase “Board Book.”  If a board book exists, we will say it is a Board Book.

MARC 650 Subject Field

We look at the subject information from the MARC 650 field.  We are looking for the subfield a.  If the subfield a is a board books, we will say it is a Board Book.

MARC 655 Index Term-Genre/Form

We look for the 655 Index Term-Genre/Form.  We are looking for the subfield a. If the subfield a is a board books, we will say it is a Board Book.  

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Book

Here are all the fields that a Book could be found in a record 

MARC Leader – Position 7 (Bibliographic Level)

We will check the MARC Leader Position 7.  If there is the letter M – Monograph/Item, and we have not found a format yet, the format is Book.

MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 t (text) and 007 a (regular print).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter t (text), and the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has the letter a (regular print), we will say it is a Book.

MARC 300 Physical Description

We will check the 300 Physical Description field.  Looking at all the different subfields.  We look for anything, but subfield e - Accompanying material. We look for a page count.  If there is a page count, we will assume that it is some type of book.

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Books with Accompanying Materials

For all books with accompanying materials, the first check will be to determine if the primary material is a book. After the first check, Pika will use other MARC data to determine the format of the accompanying material.

Some books with accompanying materials use existing logic to determine the accompanying materials format, with an additional fall backs, as noted below.

Book with Audio CD

Process

If the record is determined as a Book, we will reference the MARC 300 Physical description subfield e. If the phrase Audio Disc is found, we will say it is a Book with Audio CD.

If the record is determined as a Sound Disc (Audio CD), we will reference MARC 300 Physical description subfield e. If the phrase Book is found, we will say it is a Book with Audio CD.

Book with CD-ROM

Process

If the record is determined to be a CD-ROM, we will reference the MARC Leader position 6. We will look at the leader position 6 for the letter a which determines format as a book. All other information in the MARC would distinguish a Book with CD-ROM to display as a CD-ROM, but if the MARC Leader position 6 has the value a, then we will say it is a Book with CD-ROM.

Book with DVD

Process

If the record is determined to be a Book, we will check the MARC 300 Physical Description, subfield e (accompanying material) for the phrase DVD or Videodisc. If the phrase DVD or Videodisc is found, we will say it is a Book with DVD.

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If the record is determined to be a DVD, we will check the MARC 300 Physical Description, subfield a (physical description) for the phrase pages, “p.”, or “pgs”. If the phrase pages, “p.”, or “pgs” is found, we will say it is a Book with DVD.

Book with DVD-ROM

Process

If the record is determined to be a Book, we will check the MARC 300 Physical Description, subfield e (accompanying material) for the phrase DVD-ROM. If the phrase DVD-ROM is found, we will say it is a Book with DVD-ROM.

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Book Club Kit

Here are all the fields that a Book Club Kit could be found in a record

MARC 245 Title Statement

We will check the 245 Title Statement. We are looking for subfield a, h, or k.  If the subfield a, h or k has the phrase book club kit or bookclub kit, we will say it is a Book Club Kit. Pika will support other phrases such as [bookclub kit] or [book club kit] contained within square brackets. 

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Braille

Here are all the fields that a Braille could be found in a record

MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 f (tactile material) and 007 (any).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter f (tactile material), and the 007-character position 1 (Specific Material) has any field, we will say it is Braille.

MARC 245 Title Statement

We will check the 245 Title Statement. We are looking for subfield h.  It will have the word braille. 

MARC 300 Physical Description Field

Next, we will check the 300 Physical Description field.  Looking at all the different subfields for the word braille.

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Cassette

Here are all the fields that a Cassette could be found in a record

MARC 245 Title Statement

Next, we will check the 245 Title Statement. We are looking for subfield h.  If the subfield h is a sound recording cassette, we say it is a Cassette. 

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CD (All the Formats with the CD Label)

Compact Disc (CD)

Here are all the fields that a Compact Disc could be found in a record

MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 s (sound recording) and 007 d (sound disc).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter s (sound recording), the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has the letter d (sound disc), and 007-character position 3 (speed) has the letter f (1.4m per second (disc)), we will say it is a Compact Disc.

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DVD (All Formats with the DVD Label)

DVD

Here are all the fields that a DVD could be found in a record

MARC 347 Digital File Characteristics

We will check 347 Digital File Characteristics.  We are looking for subfield b.  If subfield b has DVD video it is a DVD.  We will check from more than DVD, because some of the games may show up as being on a DVD.

MARC 538 Note Field

We will look at the 538 System Details Notes field. We are going to look at subfield a.  If subfield a has DVD, we will say it is a DVD.  We will check from more than DVD, because some of the games may show up as being on a DVD.

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Video Disc (DVD)

 Here are all the fields that a Video Disc could be found in a record

MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 v (videorecording) and 007 d (videodisc).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter v (videorecording), and the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has the letter d (videodisc), we will say it is a Video Disc.

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DVD/Blu-Ray Combo Pack

Process

If the record is determined to be a Blu-Ray or DVD following the existing format determination logic, we will check the MARC 250 Edition statement, subfield a and the MARC 300 Physical description, subfield a for the phrase Combo. If the phrase Combo is found in either MARC field on a Blu-Ray or DVD record, then we will say it is a DVD Blu-Ray Combo Pack.

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Electronic

Here are all the fields that Electronic could be found in a record

MARC Leader – Position 6 (Type of Record)

We will check the MARC Leader Position 6 (REC TYPE).  If there is the letter M (computer file), we will say it is
Electronic.

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Game Systems 

Here are all the fields that a Game System could be found in a record

MARC 250 Edition Field

We look at the  250 Edition Statement.   We are looking for subfield a.  We will check the 250 Edition Statement subfield a to see it has game system information. 

MARC 538 System Details Notes Field

We will look at the 538 System detail notes field. We are looking for subfield a.  If subfield a exists then we will check to see if it is a game looking for the systems such as Xbox, Nintendo, PlayStation, etc.

MARC 753 System Details Access to Computer Files

We will look at the 753 System Details Access to Computer Files field. We are looking for subfield a.  If subfield a exists then we will check to see if it is a game looking for the systems such as Xbox, Nintendo, PlayStation, etc.

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Go Reader

Here are all the fields that a Go Reader could be found in a record

MARC 250 - Edition Statement

We will look at the 250 (edition) subfield a.  If the edition 250 subfield a has the words “Go Reader,” we will say it is a Go Reader.

MARC 260 -  Publication, Distribution, etc. (Imprint)

We will look at the 260 (publisher) subfield b.  If the publisher 260 subfield b has the words “Go Reader,” we will say it is a Go Reader. 

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Globe

Here are all the fields that a Globe could be found in a record

MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 d (globe) and 007 (any subfield).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter d (globe), and the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has any letter (any subfield), we will say it is a Globe.

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Graphic Novel

Here are all the fields that a Graphic Novel could be found in a record

MARC 650 Subject Field

We look at the subject information from the MARC 650 Subject field.  We are looking for the subfield a.  If subfield a is a graphic novel, we will say it is a graphic novel. The phrase “Comic books, strips, etc.” will force a display of graphic novel.

MARC 655 Index Term-Genre/Form

We look for the 655 Index Term-Genre/Form.  We are looking for subfield a. If subfield a is a graphic novel, we will say it is a graphic novel. The phrase “Comic books, strips, etc.” will force a display of graphic novel.

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Illustrated Edition

Here are all the fields that a Illustrated Edition could be found in a record

MARC 250 - Edition Statement

We will look at the 250 (edition) subfield a.  If the edition 250 subfield a has the phrase “Illustrated” we will say it is an Illustrated Edition.

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Journal

 Here are all the fields that a Journal could be found in a record

MARC Leader – Position 7 (Bibliographic Level)

We will check the MARC Leader Position 7 (BIB LEVL).  If there is the letter S – Serial, we check the 008 field, position 21 (Ser Type) for the letter p (periodical).  If there is a letter p, we will say it is a Journal.

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Kit

Here are all the fields that a Kit could be found in a record

MARC Leader – Position 6 (Type of Record)

We will check the MARC Leader Position 6 (REC TYPE).  If there is the letter O (kit), we will say it is a Kit.

MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 o (kit) and 007 (any field).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter o (kit), and the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has any field, we will say it is a Kit.

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Large Print

Here are all the fields that a Large Print item could be found in a record

MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 t (text) and 007 b (large print).  If the 007- character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter t (text), and the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has the letter b (large print), we will say it is a Large Print.

MARC 008 - Fixed-Length Data Elements-General Information

We will look at the 008 position 23 (form of item) and character d (Large print). If the 008 - character position 23 (FormItem) has the letter d (Large print), we will say it is a Large Print.

MARC 245 Title Statement Field

Next, we will check the 245 Title Statement. We are looking for subfield h.  We will also check the 245 subfield k and 245 subfield p. If any of those subfields are large print, we will say it is Large Print.

MARC 250 Edition Statement Field

We will look at the  250 Edition Statement.   We are looking for subfield a.  If the subfield a has “large print,” we will say it is a Large Print. 

MARC 300 Physical Description Field

Next, we will check the 300 Physical Description field.  Looking at all the different subfields.  We are looking for anything, but subfield e - accompanying material.  If it is large type or large print, we will say it is a Large Print. 

MARC 650 Subject Field

We look at the MARC 650 Subject field.  We are looking for subfield a.  If subfield a is a large type, we will say it is Large Print. 

MARC 655 Index Term-Genre/Form

We look at the MARC 655 Index Term-Genre/Form.  We are looking for subfield a. If subfield a is large type, we will say it is Large Print.  

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Manuscript

Here are all the fields that a Manuscript could be found in a record

MARC Leader – Position 6 (Type of Record)

We will check the MARC Leader Position 6 (REC TYPE).  If there is the letter T (manuscript language material), we will say it is a Manuscript.

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Map (All the formats with the Map label)

Atlas (Map)

 Here are all the fields that an Atlas could be found in a record

MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 a (map) and 007 d (atlas).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter a (map), and the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has the letter d (atlas), we will say it is an Atlas.

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Map

Here are all the fields that a Map could be found in a record

MARC Leader – Position 6 (Type of Record)

We will check the MARC Leader Position 6 (REC TYPE).  If there is the letter E (cartographic material), we will say it is a Map.

MARC Leader – Position 6 (Type of Record)

We will check the MARC Leader Position 6 (REC TYPE).  If there is the letter F (manuscript cartographic material), we will say it is a Map.

MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 a (map) and 007 (other).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter a (map), and the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has other, we will say it is a Map.

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Microfilm

Here are all the fields that a Microfilm could be found in a record

MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 h (microform) and 007 (any field).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter h (microform), and the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has any field, we will say it is a Microfilm.

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Mixed Materials

Here are all the fields that Mixed Materials could be found in a record

MARC Leader – Position 6 (Type of Record)

We will check the MARC Leader Position 6 (REC TYPE).  If there is the letter p – Mixed materials, objects will display as Mixed Materials. 

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MP3 Audio CD

Here are all the fields that an MP3 Audio CD could be found in a record

MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 s (sound recording) and 007 d (sound disc).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter s (sound recording), the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has the letter d (sound disc), and 007-character position 3 (speed) has the letter z (other), we will say it is a Sound Disc.

MARC 300 Physical Description Field

We will check the 300 Physical Description field.  Looking at all the different subfields.  We are looking for anything, but subfield e - Accompanying material.  If a subfield exists (except for e) and If it is ‘audio disc’ or ‘sound disc’, we will say it is a Sound Disc.

MARC 500 General Note

We look at the 500 General Note field, subfield a (MP3 Audio disc). If the material has sound disc and MP3, we will say it is an MP3 Audio CD.

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Music CD

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Music CD with DVD

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Music Recording

Here are all the fields that a Music Recording could be found in a record

MARC Leader – Position 6 (Type of Record)

We will check the MARC Leader Position 6 (REC TYPE).  If there is the letter J (musical sound recording), we will say it is a Music Recording.

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Musical Score

Here are all the fields that a Musical Score could be found in a record

MARC Leader – Position 6 (Type of Record)

We will check the MARC Leader Position 6 (REC TYPE).  If there is the letter C (notated music), we will say it is a Musical Score.

MARC Leader – Position 6 (Type of Record)

We will check the MARC Leader Position 6 (REC TYPE).  If there is the letter D (manuscript notated music), we will say it is a Musical Score.

MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 q (noted music) and 007 (any field).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter q (noted music), and the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has any field, we will say it is a Musical Score.

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Newspaper

Here are all the fields that a Newspaper could be found in a record

MARC Leader – Position 7 (Bibliographic Level)

We will check the MARC Leader Position 7 (BIB LEVL).  If there is the letter S – Serial, we check the 008 field, position 22 (Ser Type) for the letter n (newspaper).  If there is a letter n, we will say it is a Newspaper.

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Painting 

Here are all the fields that a Painting could be found in a record

MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 k (nonprojected graphic) and 007 e (painting).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter k (nonprojected graphic), and the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has the letter e (painting), we will say it is a Painting.

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Phonograph 

Here are all the fields that a Phonograph could be found in a record

MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 s (sound recording) and 007 d (sound disc).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter s (sound recording), the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has the letter d (sound disc), and the 007 – character position 3 with the letter a (16 rpm (disc)), we will say it is a Phonograph.

MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 s (sound recording) and 007 d (sound disc).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter s (sound recording), the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has the letter d (sound disc), and the 007 – character position 3 with the letter b (33 1/3 rpm (disc)), we will say it is a Phonograph.

MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 s (sound recording) and 007 d (sound disc).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter s (sound recording), the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has the letter d (sound disc), and the 007 – character position 3 with the letter c (45 rpm (disc)), we will say it is a Phonograph.

MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 s (sound recording) and 007 d (sound disc).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter s (sound recording), the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has the letter d (sound disc), and the 007 – character position 3 with the letter d (78 rpm (disc)), we will say it is a Phonograph.

MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 s (sound recording) and 007 d (sound disc).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter s (sound recording), the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has the letter d (sound disc), and the 007 – character position 3 with the letter e (8 rpm (disc)), we will say it is a Phonograph.

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Photo (All the formats with the Photo label)

Chart (Photo)

Here are all the fields that a Chart could be found in a record

 MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 k (nonprojected graphic) and 007 n (chart).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter k (nonprojected graphic), and the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has the letter n (chart), we will say it is a Chart.

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Collage (Photo)

Here are all the fields that a Collage could be found in a record

MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 k (nonprojected graphic) and 007 c (collage).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter k (nonprojected graphic), and the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has the letter c (collage), we will say it is a Collage.

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Drawing (Photo)

Here are all the fields that a Drawing could be found in a record

MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 k (nonprojected graphic) and 007 d (drawing).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter k (nonprojected graphic), and the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has the letter d (drawing), we will say it is a Drawing.

MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 k (nonprojected graphic) and 007 l (technical drawing).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter k (nonprojected graphic), and the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has the letter l (technical drawing), we will say it is a Drawing.

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Flash Card (Photo)

Here are all the fields that a Flash Card could be found in a record

MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 k (nonprojected graphic) and 007 o (flash card).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter k (nonprojected graphic), and the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has the letter o (flash card), we will say it is a Flash Card.

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Photo

Here are all the fields that a Photo could be found in a record

MARC Leader – Position 6 (Type of Record)

We will check the MARC Leader Position 6 (REC TYPE).  If there is the letter K (two-dimensional nonprojected graphic), we will say it is a Photo.

MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 k (nonprojected graphic) and 007 z (other).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter k (nonprojected graphic), and the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has the letter z (other), we will say it is a Photo.

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Photonegative (Photo)

Here are all the fields that a Photonegative could be found in a record

MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 k (nonprojected graphic) and 007 g (photonegative).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter k (nonprojected graphic), and the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has the letter g (photonegative), we will say it is a Photonegative.

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Print (Photo)

Here are all the fields that a Print could be found in a record

MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 k (nonprojected graphic) and 007 f (photomechanical print).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter k (nonprojected graphic), and the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has the letter f (photomechanical print), we will say it is a Print.

MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 k (nonprojected graphic) and 007 j (print).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter k (nonprojected graphic), and the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has the letter j (print), we will say it is a Print.

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Physical Object

Here are all the fields that a Physical Object could be found in a record

MARC Leader – Position 6 (Type of Record)

We will check the MARC Leader Position 6 (REC TYPE).  If there is the letter R (three-dimensional artifact or naturally occurring object), we will say it is a Physical Object.

MARC 300 Physical Description Field

We will check the 300 Physical Description field.  Looking at all the different subfields.  We’re looking for anything, but subfield e.  If the phrase Hotspot exists, we will say it is a Physical Object.

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Playaway

Here are all the fields that a Playaway could be found in a record

MARC 260 Publication Field

We look at the publication information from the MARC 260 field. We are going to look at subfield b. If subfield b contains the word “Playaway,” then it is a Playaway. 

MARC 538 Note Field

We will look at the 538 Notes field. We are going to look at subfield a.  If subfield a is Playaway, we will say it is a Playaway.

MARC 650 Subject Field

We will look at the subject information from the MARC 650 field.  We are looking for subfield a.  If subfield a is Playaway, we will say it is a Playaway.

MARC 655 Index Term-Genre/Form

We look for the index term or genre from the MARC 655 field.  We are looking for subfield a. If subfield a is Playaway, we will say it is a Playaway. 

MARC 710 Added Entry – Corporate Name

Next, we look for the 710 Added Entry – Corporate Name. We are looking for subfield a. If the subfield a is a Playaway digital audio or a findaway world, we will say it is a Playaway.

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Playaway Launchpad

Here are all the fields that a Playaway Launchpad could be found in a record

MARC 500 General Note

We look at the 500 General Note field.  We only look for the words “playaway launchpad.”  If Playaway Launchpad exists, we will say it is a Playaway Launchpad.

MARC 710 Added Entry – Corporate Name

Next, we look for the 710 Added Entry – Corporate Name. We are looking for subfield a. If subfield a has the phrase Playaway Launchpad, we will say it is a Playaway Launchpad.

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Playaway View

Here are all the fields that a Playaway View could be found in a record

MARC 710 Added Entry – Corporate Name

Next, we look for the 710 Added Entry – Corporate Name. We are looking for subfield a. If subfield a has the phrase Playaway View, we will say it is a Playaway View.

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Read-Along Books (All formats labeled as Read-Along Books)

VOX Books (Read-Along Books)

Here are all the fields that a Vox Books could be found in a record

MARC 300 Physical Description Field

We will check the 300 Physical Description field.  Looking at all the different subfields.  We’re looking for anything, but subfield e - Vox book.  If VOX Books exists, we will say it is a Read-Along Books.

MARC 500 General Note

We look at the 500 General Note field.  We only look for the words “VOX Book” or “Vox Books.”  If VOX Books exists, we will say it is a Read-Along Books.

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WonderBooks (Read-Along Books)

Here are all the fields that a WonderBooks could be found in a record

MARC 500 General Note

We look at the 500 General Note field.  We only look for the words “WonderBooks” or “WonderBook”  If WonderBooks exists, we will say it is a Read-Along Books.

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Seed Packet

Here are all the fields that a Seed Packet could be found in a record

MARC 690 Local Subject Added Entry--Topical Term

We look for the 690 Local Subject field.  We are looking for Seed Packet.  If the local 690 has seed packet, we will say it is a Seed Packet.

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Sensor Image

Here are all the fields that a Sensor Image could be found in a record

MARC 007- Remote Sensing Image

We will look at the 007 r (remote sensing image) and 007 (any field).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter r (remote sensing image), and the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has any field, we will say it is a Sensor Image.

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Serial

Here are all the fields that a Serial Image could be found in a record

MARC Leader – Position 7 (Bibliographic Level)

We will check the MARC Leader Position 7 (BIB LEVL).  If there is the letter S – Serial, we check the 008 field, position 21 (Ser Type).  If the Ser Type is blank (no n or p), we will say it is a Serial.

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Slide (All the formats with the Slide label)

Slide

 Here are all the fields that a Slide could be found in a record

 MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 g (projected graphic) and 007 z (other).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter g (projected graphic), and the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has the letter z (other), we will say it is a Slide.

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Transparency (Slide)

Here are all the fields that a Transparency could be found in a record

MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 g (projected graphic) and 007 t (transparency).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter g (projected graphic), and the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has the letter t (transparency), we will say it is a Transparency.

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Software (All the formats with the Software label)

CD ROM (Software)

Here are all the fields that a CD ROM could be found in a record

MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 c (electronic resources) and 007 m (magneto-optical disc).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter c (electronic resources), and the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has the letter m (magneto-optical disc), we will say it is a CD Rom.

MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 c (electronic resources) and 007 o (optical disc).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter c (electronic resources), and the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has the letter o (optical disc), we will say it is a CD Rom.

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Chip Cartridge (Software)

Here are all the fields that a Chip Cartridge could be found in a record

 MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 c (electronic resources) and 007 b (chip cartridge).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter c (electronic resources), and the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has the letter b (chip cartridge), we will say it is a Chip Cartridge.

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Disk Cartridge (Software)

 Here are all the fields that a Disk Cartridge could be found in a record

 MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 c (electronic resources) and 007 c (computer optical disc cartridge).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter c (electronic resources), and the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has the letter c (computer optical disc cartridge), we will say it is a Disk Cartridge.

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Floppy Disk (Software)

Here are all the fields that a Floppy Disk could be found in a record

MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 c (electronic resources) and 007 j (magnetic disk).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter c (electronic resources), and the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has the letter j (magnetic disk), we will say it is a Floppy Disk.

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Software

Here are all the fields that a Software Image could be found in a record

 MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 c (electronic resource) and 007 z (other).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter c (electronic resource), and the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has the letter z (other), we will say it is Software.

MARC 300 Physical Description Field

We will check the 300 Physical Description field.  Looking at all the different subfields.  We’re looking for anything, but subfield e - Accompanying material.  If a subfield exists (except for e) and it has the phrase computer optical disc, we will say it is Software.

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Tape Cartridge (Software)

Here are all the fields that a Tape Cartridge could be found in a record

 MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 c (electronic resource) and 007 a (tape cartridge).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter c (electronic resource), and the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has the letter a (tape cartridge), we will say it is a Tape Cartridge.

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Tape Recording (position 3 - K, L, M, N, O, P, R)

 Here are all the fields that a Tape Recording could be found in a record

MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 s (sound recording) and 007 d (sound disc).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter s (sound recording), the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has the letter d (sound disc), and 007-character position 3 (speed) has the letter k (15/16 ips (tapes)), we will say it is a Tape Recording. 

MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 s (sound recording) and 007 d (sound disc).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter s (sound recording), the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has the letter d (sound disc), and 007-character position 3 (speed) has the letter L (1 7/8 ips (tapes)), we will say it is a Tape Recording.

MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 s (sound recording) and 007 d (sound disc).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter s (sound recording), the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has the letter d (sound disc), and 007-character position 3 (speed) has the letter m (3 ¾ ips (tapes)), we will say it is a Tape Recording.

MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 s (sound recording) and 007 d (sound disc).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter s (sound recording), the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has the letter d (sound disc), and 007-character position 3 (speed) has the letter n (not applicable), we will say it is a Tape Recording.

 MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 s (sound recording) and 007 d (sound disc).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter s (sound recording), and the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has the letter d (sound disc), and 007-character position 3 (speed) has the letter o (7 ½ ips (tapes)), we will say it is a Tape Recording.

MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 s (sound recording) and 007 d (sound disc).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter s (sound recording), the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has the letter d (sound disc), and 007-character position 3 (speed) has the letter p (15 ips (tapes)), we will say it is a Tape Recording.

MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 s (sound recording) and 007 d (sound disc).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter s (sound recording), the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has the letter d (sound disc), and 007-character position 3 (speed) has the letter r (30 ips (tapes)), we will say it is a Tape Recording.

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Thesis

Here are all the fields that a Thesis could be found in a record

MARC 502 - Dissertation Note

We are looking for the 502 Dissertation Note, subfield a.  If subfield a has the phrase “Thesis (MA),” we will say it is a Thesis.

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Vertical File

Here are all the fields that a Vertical File could be found in a record

 MARC 500 General Note

We look at the 500 General Note field.  We only look for the phrase “Vertical File.”  If a vertical file exists, we will say it is a Vertical File.

 MARC 538 Notes Field

Next, we will look at the 538 Notes field. We are looking for subfield a.  If a subfield a has the phrase vertical file, we will say it is a Vertical File.  

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VHS or Video (All formats with the VHS or Video label)

Filmstrip (Video)

 Here are all the fields that a Filmstrip could be found in a record

 MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 g (projected graphic) and 007 c (filmstrip cartridge).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter g (projected graphic), and the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has the letter c (filmstrip cartridge), we will say it is a Filmstrip.

MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 g (projected graphic) and 007 d (filmstrip).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter g (projected graphic), and the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has the letter d (filmstrip), we will say it is a Filmstrip.

MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 m (motion picture) and 007 r (film reel).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter m (motion picture), and the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has the letter r (film reel), we will say it is a Filmstrip.

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Motion Picture (Video)

Here are all the fields that a Motion Picture could be found in a record

MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 o (motion picture) and 007 z (other).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter o (motion picture), and the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) the letter z (other), we will say it is a Motion Picture.

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Video

  Here are all the fields that a Video could be found in a record

 MARC Leader – Position 6 (Type of Record)

We will check the MARC Leader Position 6 (REC TYPE).  If there is the letter g (projected medium), we will say it is a Video.

MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 v (videorecording) and 007 z (other).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter v (videorecording), and the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has the letter z (other), we will say it is a Video.

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Video Cartridge (Video)

Here are all the fields that a Video Cartridge could be found in a record

MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 v (videorecording) and 007 c (videocartridge).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter v (videorecording), and the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has the letter c (videocartridge), we will say it is a Video Cartridge.

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Video Cassette (VHS)

Here are all the fields that a Video Cassette could be found in a record

MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 m (motion picture) and 007 f (film cassette).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter m (motion picture), and the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has the letter f (film cassette), we will say it is a Video Cassette.

MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 v (videorecording) and 007 f (videocassette).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter v (videorecording), and the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has the letter f (videocassette), we will say it is a Video Cassette.

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Video Reel (Video)

Here are all the fields that a Video Reel could be found in a record

 MARC 007- Physical Description Fixed Field-General Information

We will look at the 007 v (videorecording) and 007 r (videoreel).  If the 007-character position 0 (Mat Catg) has the letter v (videorecording), and the 007-character position 1 (Spec Mat) has the letter r (videoreel), we will say it is a Video Reel.

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WonderBook (Labeled as PlayStation 3)

Wonderbook is a series of games and educational titles for the PlayStation 3 that make use of the PlayStation Eye camera and a blue physical book. Placing the book in front of the camera populates its pages on the screen.  

Here are all the fields that a WonderBook could be found in a record

MARC 250 Edition Field

We look at the  250 Edition Statement.   We are looking for subfield a.  We will check the 250 Edition Statement subfield a to see it has game system information. 

MARC 500 General Note

We look at the 500 General Note field.  We only look for the words “VOX Books.”  If VOX Books exists, we will say it is a Read-Along Books.

MARC 538 Notes Field

We will look at the 538 Notes field. We are looking for subfield a.  If subfield a exists then we will check to see if it is a game looking for the systems like Xbox, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation, etc.

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Normalized formats based on MARC data

In the event that there might be two data points in the MARC that are used for format determination, Pika will normalize them and use the more specific data point for format designation and display.

Blu-ray

If something is both a Blu-ray or Bluray and a video disc, we are going to ignore video disc, and say it is a Blu-ray.

Bookclub Kit

If something is both a bookclub kit and a book, we are going to ignore book, and say it is a Bookclub Kit.

CD

If something is both a CD and audio CD, we are going to ignore audio CD, and say it is a CD.

Compact Disc

If something is both a compact disc and a sound recording, we are going to ignore sound recording, and say it is a Compact Disc.

DVD

If something is both a DVD and a video, we are going to ignore video, and say it is a DVD.     

DVD

If something is both video disc and DVD, we are going to ignore video disc, and say it is a DVD.

DVD

If something is both CD ROM and DVD, we are going to ignore CD Rom, and say it is a DVD.

Game Formats

If something is both a game format (Kinect, Xbox360, XboxOne, XboxOneX, PlayStation3, PlayStation4, PlayStation5, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch, Wii, WiiU, 3DS, Windows Game, etc.) and Blu-ray or CD Rom or Electronic or Software, we are going to remove those formats, and say it is the one specific game format.

Graphic Novel

If something is both a graphic novel and a book, we are going to ignore book, and say it is a Graphic Novel.

Kit

If something is both a kit and a book, we are going to ignore book, and say it is a Kit.

Large Print

If something is both a large print and a book, we are going to ignore book, and say it is Large Print.

Large Print

If something is both a large print and a manuscript, we are going to ignore manuscript, and say it is Large Print.

Manuscript

If something is both a manuscript and a book, we are going to ignore book, and say it is a Manuscript.

Map

If something is both a map and an atlas, we are going to ignore atlas, and say it is a map.

MP3 Audio Disc

If something is both a sound disc and an MP3, we are going to ignore the sound disc and say it is an MP3 Audio Disc.

Music Cassette

If something is both a sound cassette and a music recording, we are going to ignore both, and say it is a Music Cassette.

Music CD

If something has music recording, CD, Compact Disc or sound disc, we are going to ignore all the formats, and say it is a Music CD.

Music Score

If something is both a music score and a book, we are going to ignore book, and say it is a Music Score.

Playaway

If something is a Playaway and any other format, we are going to ignore all other formats, and say it is a Playaway.

Sound Cassette

If something is both a sound cassette and a compact disc, we are going to remove the compact disc, and say it is a Sound Cassette.

Sound Cassette

If something is both a sound cassette and a sound recording, we are going to ignore sound recording, and say it is a Sound Cassette.

Sound Disc

If something is both a sound disc and a CD, we are going to ignore CD, and say it is a Sound Disc.

Sound Disc

If something is both a sound disc and a CD Rom, we are going to ignore CD Rom, and say it is a Sound Disc.

Sound Disc

If something is both a sound disc and a compact disc, we are going to ignore compact disc, and say it is a Sound Disc.

Sound Disc

If something is both a sound disc and a sound recording, we are going to ignore sound recording, and say it is a Sound Disc.

Video Cassette

If something is both a video cassette and a video, we are going to ignore video, and say it is a Video Cassette

Video Disc

If something is both a video disc and a video, we are going to ignore video, and say it is a Video Disc.

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Format > Readable Labels Translations

There are translation maps of formats that are encoded into Pika. Below are the intermediary values that will be displayed in Pika for all the different formats. Discovery Partners may have unique mapping for their formats.  This list is the default method.  

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eContent IType Translation Map

Depending on the itypes assigned to ILS eContent records, we can determine the type of material of ILS eContent. This is material that is not side loaded. 

Below are Marmot’s iTypes for ILS eContent and their translations.

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Format Category 

The Format Category is a more general format search filter/facet than the format facet.  We group into a couple of different categories (Books, eBook, Audio Books, Music and Movies). Anything that is blank is “other.”  

These categories are used for the icons at the top of the Pika display.

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How to expand the MARC Leader, MARC 007 & MARC 008 fields in Sierra

Click on Expand Field or us Ctrl-R to expand each field.

The fields where you will find information in the MARC Leader, 007 and 008

 MARC Leader Position 6 – REC TYPE (Type of Record)

MARC Leader Position 7 – BIB LEVL (Bib Level)

MARC 007 Position 0 – Mat Catg (Material Catalog), Position 1 – Spec Mat (Special Material) and Position 3 - Speed

MARC 008 – Ser Type (Serial Type)

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Checking your work using Pika

Click Go on the search box for your library catalog/Pika site.

Click on the Formats to open the list.  Click on more.

Review the displayed formats to check if your items are correctly cataloged using the Format Facet Logic. 

Changing your Sort results to “Newest First” will bring up any of the newer items that were added to Pika.

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