Adding GMDs is a local edit. Do not add GMDs to OCLC records.
A general material designation (gmd) should be added to all records for braille, large print material, larger print material, and all non-print formats.
For video games and computer games, use [electronic resource].
For all sound recordings except preloaded audio players, use [sound recording]. This includes Vox books and other audio-enabled books, as well as records for audiobooks with an accompanying book.
For preloaded audio players such as Playaways or GoReaders, use [electronic resource].
Use a term from this list:
- braille
- electronic resource
- filmstrip
- flash card
- game
- kit
- microform
- microscope slide
- model
- realia
- slide
- sound recording
- text (large print)
- toy
- transparency
- videorecording
Rev. 02-2024