CC:DA/JSC Rep/KPG/2014/3 Clarifying instructions for Sequences of Plates (RDA 3.4.5.9)

Abstract

At ALA Midwinter 2014, CC:DA discussed CC:DA/JSC Rep/KPG/2013/2, Problems with RDA 3.4.5.9, Leaves or Pages of Plates. As an outcome of that discussion, a small group of CC:DA members/liaisons agreed to further review the problems and prepare revised instructions for CC:DA consideration. The proposed revision takes a new approach to presenting the instructions for recording sequences of plates which: • Clarifies that this instruction applies only to plates that do not form part of either the preliminary or main sequences of leaves, plates, or columns • Specifies where to record the sequence or sequences of plates • Removes the exception for early printed resources, since the revision of the general instructions addresses these specific needs • Creates separate sub-instructions for numbered and unnumbered sequences of plates • Offers an option to record unnumbered sequences of plates if important for identification or selection • Provides specific instructions for how to record unnumbered sequences of plates The proposal also contains a revision of wording to the Glossary definition of “plate”.