Blu-rays, DVDs and Blu-ray/DVD combo packs

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For written instructions on editing Blu-rays and DVD records, please see the SHARE Checklist for Editing Video Recordings.

For training videos on cataloging Blu-rays and DVDs, please visit the SHARE Training Site.

General material designation [gmd]

Add a gmd ‡h[videorecording] in MARC tag  245 for all video records.

  • 245 00 ‡aPlanet Dune ‡h [videorecording]

Edition statement (MARC tag 250)

Add an edition statement from the list below in MARC tag 250 as appropriate to distinguish format:

250 _ _ ‡a[Blu-ray].

250 _ _ ‡a[3D Blu-ray].

250 _ _ ‡a[4K Ultra HD Blu-ray].

250 _ _ ‡a[DVD].

250 _ _ ‡a[3D DVD].

250 _ _ ‡a[Blu-ray/DVD combo].

 

Record all edition statements in a single MARC tag 250, separated by a comma.             Example: 250 _ _ ‡aCollectors edition, [Blu-ray].

 

DVDs Formatted in Regions 2-6-or,in PAL Format, and Blu-rays Formatted in B &C

Edition Statement

Add an edition statement in the format below for any non-US formatted discs Add an edition statement in the format below for any non-US formatted discs.

250 _ _ ‡a[DVD—not playable on most U.S. DVD players].

Video Characteristics

Include the following field for any DVDs published in PAL format.

346 _ _ ‡bPAL‡2rdabs

347 _ _ ‡eregion0‡2rdare

Include the following field for any DVDs formatted for Regions 2-6.

346 _ _ ‡bNTSC‡2rdabs

347 _ _ ‡eregion[insert region number]‡2rdare

Include the following field for any Blu-rays formatted in B & C.

347 _ _ ‡eregion[insert region letter]‡2rdare

Notes

Include a 520 note with the text below for DVDs published in PAL format.

520 4 _ ‡aDVD is formatted for European DVD equipment; not playable on most American players. May play on Blu-ray players and gaming consoles.

538 _ _ ‡aDVD; PAL; European formatting; will not play on most U.S. DVD players.

Include a 520 note with the text below for DVDs published for Regions 2-6.

520 4 _ ‡aDVD is formatted for non-US equipment; not playable on most American players. May play on blu-ray and gaming consoles.

538 _ _ ‡aDVD; Region [insert region number here]; non-US formatting; will not play on most U.S. DVD players.

Include a 520 note with the text below for Blu-rays published for Regions B & C.

20 4 _ ‡aBlu-ray is formatted for non-US equipment; not playable on most American players. May play on gaming consoles.

538 _ _ ‡aBlu-ray; Region [insert region letter here]; non-US formatting; will not play on most U.S. Blu-ray players.

 

4K Blu-Ray

Edition Statement

Add an edition statement in the format below for any 4K Blu-ray discs.

250 _ _ ‡a[4K Ultra HD Blu-ray].

Video Characteristics

Include the following field for any 4K Blu-ray discs.

347 _ _ ‡b4K Ultra HD Blu-ray

Notes

Include a 520 note with the text below.

520 4 _ ‡a4K Ultra HD Blu-ray is formatted for Ultra HD Blu-ray players and gaming consoles and may not play on older Blu-ray players and will not play on all DVD players.

538 _ _ ‡a4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, [enter format and resolution here]; [enter applicable audio information here]; system requirements: 4K ultra HD TV with HDR, Ultra HD Blu-ray player, high speed HDMI (category 2) cable; 4K television required for full UHD effect; can also be viewed using 1080 television without full 4K UHD effects.

Rev. 07-2024