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General material desgination (gmd)

Add a gmd (MARC tag 245 ‡h) to all records for videos: [videorecording]

Note: This is a local edit only. Do not add to master records in OCLC.

Formatting MARC tag `300`

300 _ _ ‡a[Number] videodiscs (xxx min.) : ‡b sound, color ; ‡c 4 3/4 in.

In subfield ‡a, include the time listed for the feature film only, not the time of any special features on the disc(s).

In subfield ‡b, change "sound" to "silent" if the film, including any disc menus or special features, has no audio of any kind.

In subfied ‡b, change "color" to "black and white" if the film, including any disc menus or special features, is entirely in black and white.

Note: Disregard digital copies, if included in container.

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[Format/Format combo].

[3D Blu-ray/Blu-ray/DVD combo].

Record all edition statements in a single MARC tag 250, separated by a comma.

250 _ _ ‡aCollectors edition, [Blu-ray].

Retailer exclusive editions

Some retailers release what they call exclusive editions. Some of these have additional content, but some are the same as the regular edition, with just an edition statement added.

If your item has a retailer's edition statement, but otherwise matches an existing record, you may attach to the existing record.

Add the retailer's edition statement in MARC tag 250 only if it appears on the disc label or container. Do not add if it appears on a wrapper or other material that will be discarded. Do not put the edition statement in brackets.

Record all edition statements in a single MARC tag 250, separated by a comma.

250 _ _ ‡aTarget exclusive edition, [Blu-ray/DVD combo].

If a retailer's edition statement is added, also include the following 500 Note: Some items may include retailer exclusive edition statement.

Add your item's UPC in MARC tag 024 if not already in the record, with a qualifying statement in subfield q.

024 1 _ ‡a883012569741‡q(Target exclusive edition)

Add your item's publisher's number in MARC tag 028 if not already in the record, with a qualifying statement in subfield q.

028 4 1 ‡aTR4903‡bBuena Vista Home Entertainment‡q(Target exclusive edition)

Note: If your item is a retailer's exclusive edition and does not match an existing record (different or additional content, different number of discs, etc.), a new record is required.

DVDS Formatted in PAL Format

Edition Statement

Add an edition statement in the format below for any DVDs published in PAL format.

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

Video Characteristics

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

364 _ _ ‡bPAL‡2rdabs

347 _ _ ‡eregion0‡2rdare

Notes

Include a 520 note with the text below.

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

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

Rev. 10-2020