CC:DA/MLA/2005/1 Call for proposals to simplify AACR2 Ch. 21 special rules for musical works (21.18–21.22)

Abstract

Per 5JSC/Chair/5, the Subcommittee on Descriptive Cataloging of MLA’s Bibliographic Control Committee has reviewed rules in AACR2 Chapter 21 relating to musical works (specifically 21.18–21.22). Although this response does not address issues related to the rules relating to sound recordings in 21.23, we would welcome the opportunity to comment on those in the future. Here follow some proposals or recommendations for combining these special music rules with their related counterparts. These serve primarily as suggestions for reorganization; the Music Library Association does not support the removal of these special rules.