Definition | The physical description of the item which consists of the extent of the item and its dimensions. Use field 300 also for other physical details of the item and information concerning accompanying material. |
Guidelines | In records formulated following cataloging rules based on International Standard Bibliographic Description (ISBD), a relationship exists between prescribed ISBD punctuation and the identification of specific subfield data. AACR2 formulated bibliographic records follow ISBD principles for description and punctuation. |
1st Indicator | Undefined. The 1st indicator position is undefined and contains a blank (  ). |
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2nd Indicator | Undefined. The 2nd indicator position is undefined and contains a blank ( ). |
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Subfields | Descriptions of subfields ‡a, ‡b, ‡c and ‡e and examples are listed by format. |
| ‡a Extent | The extent of the item. In records formulated according to ISBD principles, subfield ‡a includes all data up to and including the next mark of ISBD punctuation (e.g., a colon [:], a semi-colon [;] or a plus sign [+]). |
| BKS | For books, use subfield ‡a for the number of pages and/or number of volumes. Do not repeat subfield ‡a. Enter multiple number sequences in the same subfield ‡a. | 300 | | | iii, 65, 93 p., [11] leaves of plates | | 300 | | | 7, xxii, ca. 11, 26 p. | | 300 | | | 96 p., 8 p. of plates | Enter combined statements of pagination and illustrative matter in subfield ‡a. | 300 | | | 15 p. of ill., 15 p. ; ‡c 27 cm. | | 300 | | | 27 leaves of plates, 5 p. ; ‡c 31 cm. | For multipart items that are not yet complete, enter v. in subfield ‡a. |
| CNR | For continuing resources, use subfield ‡a for the number of physical units. Do not repeat subfield ‡a. Enter multiple number sequences in the same subfield ‡a. Enter the appropriate specific material designation (SMD) preceded by the number of physical units in Arabic numerals. See ACCR2, rule 12.5B1, for a list of SMDs. For continuing resources that are not yet complete, enter the appropriate SMD. For printed continuing resources, the SMD is no., pt. or v. |
| VIS | For visual materials, use subfield ‡a for the number of physical units. Enter the appropriate specific material designation (SMD) preceded by the number of physical units in Arabic numerals. Do not repeat subfield ‡a. Enter all applicable elements in the same subfield ‡a. For motion pictures and videorecordings, enter the playing time or number of frames in parentheses following the SMD. See ACCR2, rule 7.5B1, for a list of SMDs. | 300 | | | 2 film loops (11 min., 5 sec.) | | 300 | | | 3 videodiscs (60 min.) | | 300 | | | 5 videoreels (ca. 115 min.) | | 300 | | | 7 film cassettes (30 min. each) | | 300 | | | 15 film reels (157 min.) | For graphic materials, enter the number of frames, sheets or overlays in parentheses following the SMD. See ACCR2, rule 8.5B1, for a list of SMDs. | 300 | | | 1 filmstrip (ca. 65 fr.) | | 300 | | | 2 flip charts (15 sheets) | | 300 | | | 7 transparencies (15 overlays) | | 300 | | | 12 stereograph reels (7 double fr.) | For three-dimensional artifacts and realia, enter the number and the name(s) of the component pieces. See ACCR2, rule 10.5B1, for a list of SMDs. | 300 | | | 3 jigsaw puzzles (550 pieces) | | 300 | | | 14 dioramas (various pieces) | For multipart items that are not yet complete , enter the appropriate SMD. You may repeat field 300 to describe different parts of multipart items. | 300 | | | 1 reel (312 ft.) : ‡b si., b&w ; ‡c16 mm. ‡3 ref print. | | 300 | | | 1 reel (312 ft.) : ‡b si., b&w ; ‡c16 mm. ‡3 dupe neg. | | [Repeated field in a record for motion pictures.] | | 300 | | | 65 prints : ‡b relief process ; ‡c 29 x 22 cm. | | 300 | | | 8 albums (555 photoprints) ; ‡c 51 x 57 cm. or smaller. | | [Repeated field in a record for graphic materials.] | |
| MIX | For manuscripts, use subfield ‡a for the number of leaves, pages, items, containers, volumes or linear feet. If you separately code the type of unit in subfield ‡f (Type of unit), subfield ‡a contains only the numeric extent designation. | 300 | | | ‡3 poems ‡a 1 ‡f page ; ‡c 118 cm. x 35.5 cm. | Do not repeat subfield ‡a if you are entering multiple number sequences. Enter multiple adjacent phrases in the same subfield ‡a. However, repeat subfield ‡a, if subfield ‡f intervenes. | 300 | | | 26 ‡f boxes ‡a (9 ‡f linear ft.) | | 300 | | | ‡3 diary ‡a 1 ‡f volume ‡a (575 ‡f pages) | Enter the number of columns (if more than one) and the average number of lines to the page in parentheses following the number of leaves or pages. Enter the number of items in parentheses following the number of containers or volumes. Enter the number of items, containers or volumes in parentheses following the number of linear feet. | 300 | | | 24 boxes (54 linear ft.) | | 300 | | | 257 items (on 21 microfilm reels) | | 300 | | | ‡3 diary ‡a 1 ‡f volume ‡a (575 ‡f pages) | |
| MAP | For maps, use subfield ‡a for the number of physical units. Enter the appropriate specific material designation (SMD) preceded by the number of physical units in Arabic numerals. See AACR2, rule 3.5B1, for a list of SMDs. Do not repeat subfield ‡a. Enter multiple number sequences in the same subfield ‡a. For multipart items that are not yet complete, enter the appropriate SMD. |
| SCO | For scores, use subfield ‡a for the number of physical units. Enter the appropriate specific material designation (SMD) preceded by the number of physical units in Arabic numerals. See ACCR2, rule 5.5B1, for a list of SMDs. Do not repeat subfield ‡a if you are entering multiple adjacent phrases. Enter multiple adjacent phrases in the same subfield ‡a. However, repeat subfield ‡a if you are cataloging scores and parts that are not adjacent because subfield ‡b or subfield ‡c separates it from the main extent data. Enter the pagination or number of volumes in parentheses following the SMD. If you are cataloging different types of scores and/or parts, separate the information with a space-plus sign-space ( + ). | 300 | | | 2 scores (58 p.) + 1 piano conductor part (14 p.) + 8 parts | | 300 | | | 5 scores (ix, 157 p.) + 7 parts | | 300 | | | 14 miniature scores (2 v.) | | 300 | | | 1 score (30 p.) ; ‡c 20 cm. + ‡a 16 parts ; ‡c 32 cm. | For multipart items that are not yet complete, enter v. Do not enter spaces at the beginning of subfield ‡a. The print program supplies three spaces on cards. See "Printing" for more information. |
| REC | For sound recordings, use subfield ‡a for the number of physical units. Enter the appropriate specific material designation (SMD) preceded by the number of physical units in Arabic numerals. See ACCR2, rule 6.5B1, for a list of SMDs. Do not repeat subfield ‡a. Enter all applicable elements in the same subfield ‡a. Enter the playing time in parentheses following the SMD when appropriate. | 300 | | | 2 sound discs (8 min., 57 sec.) | | 300 | | | 8 sound cassettes (576 min.) | | 300 | | | on 1 side of 2 sound discs (ca. 57 min.) | For multipart items that are not yet complete, enter the appropriate SMD. Do not enter spaces at the beginning of subfield ‡a. The print program supplies three spaces on cards. See "Printing" for more information. |
| COM | For computer files, use subfield ‡a for the number of physical units. Enter the appropriate specific material designation (SMD) or "conventional terminology" preceded by the number of physical units in Arabic numerals. See ACCR2, rule 9.5B1, for an explanation of the options. Do not repeat subfield ‡a. Enter all applicable elements in the same subfield ‡a. | 300 | | | 1 computer optical disc | | 300 | | | 21 computer tape reels | For multipart items or continuing computer files that are not yet complete, enter the appropriate SMD or "conventional terminology." Do not enter spaces at the beginning of subfield ‡a. The print program supplies three spaces on cards. See "Printing" for more information. |
| ‡b Other physical details | Further characteristics of an item. In records formulated according to ISBD principles, subfield ‡b includes all data following a colon (:) and up to and including the next mark of ISBD punctuation. |
| BKS | For books, use subfield ‡b for any illustrative matter. Do not repeat subfield ‡b. Enter multiple illustration statements in the same subfield ‡b. | 300 | | | x, 577 p. : ‡b ill., col. maps, ports. (some col.) | | 300 | | | xii, 115 p. : ‡b maps, ports. | | 300 | | | 115 p. : ‡b ill. ; ‡c 20 cm. | | 300 | | | v. : ‡b ill. (some col.) ; ‡c 26 cm. | Use field 500 to note illustrations on lining papers. | 300 | | | 267 p. : ‡b ill., maps | | 500 | | | Maps on lining papers. | If you are cataloging a negative microform, enter that information in subfield ‡b. | 300 | | | 147 microfilm reels : ‡b negative | |
| CNR | For print continuing resources, use subfield ‡b for any illustrative matter. For non-print continuing resources, use subfield ‡b for the other physical details appropriate to the type of material. Do not repeat subfield ‡b. Enter multiple illustration statements or physical detail statements in the same subfield ‡b. | 300 | | | filmstrips : ‡b sd., col. | | 300 | | | v. : ‡b ill. (some col.) | |
| VIS | For visual materials, use subfield ‡b for the other physical details appropriate to the material. For motion pictures and videorecordings, enter the aspect ratio and special projection characteristics, sound characteristics, color characteristics and projection speed. | 300 | | | 1 videodisc (5 min.) : ‡b sd., col. | | 300 | | | 1 videodisc (324 min.) : ‡b sd., b&w | | 300 | | | 2 film reels (3 min., 6 sec.) : ‡b si., col., 26 fps | | 300 | | | 24 film reels (149 min.) : ‡b Panavision ; ‡c 16 mm. | For graphic materials, enter medium-specific details and color characteristics | 300 | | | 2 art originals : ‡b pastel on paper | | 300 | | | 7 stereograph reels (7 double fr.) : ‡b col. | | 300 | | | 14 slides : ‡b sd., col. | | 300 | | | 21 art prints : ‡b lithograph, col. | For three-dimensional artifacts and realia, enter the composition of material and color characteristics. | 300 | | | 4 microscope slides : ‡b plastic | | 300 | | | microscope slide : ‡b stained | Do not repeat subfield ‡b. Enter multiple physical detail statements in the same subfield ‡b. | 300 | | | 1 diorama (various pieces) : ‡b plywood and plastic | | 300 | | | 1 flip chart (10 sheets) : ‡b double sided, col. | | 300 | | | 1 model : ‡b balsa wood and paper, b&w | | 300 | | | 1 print : ‡b lithograph, 4 cols. ; ‡c sheet 21 x 22 cm. | | 300 | | | 2 videocassettes (48 min.) : ‡b sd., b&w with col. introductory sequence | | 300 | | | 2 videoreels (15 min.) : ‡b sd., b&w ; ‡c 1/2 in. | |
| MIX | For manuscripts, use subfield ‡b for the material on which a single manuscript is written (except when that material is paper) and also for illustrative matter in the manuscript or the manuscript collection. Do not repeat subfield ‡b. Enter multiple physical detail statements or illustration statements in the same subfield ‡b. | 300 | | | [2] leaves : ‡b parchment | | 300 | | | [3], 20 leaves : ‡b vellum, ill., maps | | 300 | | | [20] leaves : ‡b vellum | | 300 | | | 11 v. (216 items) : ‡b some ill. (some col.) | |
| MAP | For maps, use subfield ‡b for the number of maps in an atlas, color characteristics, composition of material and mounting. Do not repeat subfield ‡b. Enter multiple physical detail statements in the same subfield ‡b. | 300 | | | 1 atlas (207 p.) : ‡b 100 col. maps (some folded) | | 300 | | | 1 globe : ‡b col., wood, mounted on brass stand ; ‡c 7 cm. in diam. | | 300 | | | 1 map : ‡b col., mounted on silk | | 300 | | | 3 maps : ‡b 2 col., plastic | | 300 | | | 120 maps : ‡b some col. | |
| SCO | For scores, use subfield ‡b for any illustrative matter. Do not repeat subfield ‡b. Enter multiple illustration statements in the same subfield ‡b. | 300 | | | 1 score (vi, 27 p.) : ‡b ill. | | 300 | | | 1 score (26 p.) : ‡b ill., ports. (some col.) | Enter illustration statements following the score or part to which it pertains. | 300 | | | 1 score (26 p.) : ‡b ill. + ‡a 16 parts | |
| REC | For sound recordings, use subfield ‡b for the type of recording, the playing speed, the groove characteristic, the track configuration, the number of tracks and sound channels and the recording and reproduction characteristics. Do not repeat subfield ‡b. Enter multiple physical detail statements in the same subfield ‡b. | 300 | | | 1 sound cassette (45 min.) : ‡b analog, stereo., Dolby processed | | 300 | | | 1 sound disc (15 min.) : ‡b analog, 78 rpm, microgroove | | 300 | | | 1 sound disc (70 min.) : ‡b digital, stereo. | | 300 | | | 1 sound tape reel (ca. 60 min.) : ‡b analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 track, mono. | | 300 | | | 1 sound track film reel (11 min.) : ‡b magnetic, 24 fps | | 300 | | | 2 sound discs (30 min.) : ‡b analog, 33 1/3 rpm, stereo. ; ‡c 14 in. | |
| COM | For computer files, use subfield ‡b for the sound and/or display encoding, the number of sides used, the recording density and the sectoring. Do not repeat subfield ‡b. Enter multiple physical detail statements in the same subfield ‡b. | 300 | | | 1 CD-ROM : ‡b sd., col. | | 300 | | | 1 computer disk cartridge : ‡b sd., col. | | 300 | | | 2 computer disks : ‡b sd., col. ; ‡c 3 1/2in. | |
| ‡c Dimensions | The dimensions of an item. In records formulated according to ISBD principles, subfield ‡c includes all data following a semicolon (;) and up to and including the next mark of ISBD punctuation. |
| BKS | For books, use subfield ‡c for the size (e.g., height) of the item. Do not repeat subfield ‡c. Enter multiple size statements (e.g., height and width or a range of heights) in the same subfield ‡c. Enter a space on each side of the multiplication sign (x) that separates height and width. | 300 | | | 11 v. : ‡b ill. ; ‡c 24 cm. | | 300 | | | 39 p. : ‡b ill. (woodcuts) ; ‡c 20 cm. (8vo) | | 300 | | | 44 leaves : ‡b ill. ; ‡c 20 cm., folded to 11 x 14 cm. | | 300 | | | 114 p. : ‡b ill. ; ‡c 76 mm. | | 300 | | | 149 p. : ‡b ill. ; ‡c 27 cm. | | 300 | | | 457 p. : ‡b maps, ports. ; ‡c 20 x 8 cm. | If you enter a range of heights in subfield ‡c do not enter spaces before or after the hyphen so that oversize designations print correctly. See "Oversize printing" for more information. | 300 | | | v. : ‡b ill. ; ‡c 22-35 cm. | |
| CNR | For print continuing resources, use subfield ‡c for the size (e.g., height) of the item. For non-print continuing resources, use subfield ‡c for the dimensions appropriate to the type of material. Do not repeat subfield ‡c. Enter multiple size statements (e.g., height and width or a range of heights) or dimension statements in the same subfield ‡c. Enter a space on each side of the multiplication sign (x) that separates height and width. | 300 | | | v. : ‡b ill. ; ‡c 24 cm. | | 300 | | | filmstrips : ‡b col. ; ‡c 35 mm. | If you enter a range of heights in subfield ‡c do not enter spaces before or after the hyphen so that oversize designations print correctly. See "Oversize printing" for more information. | 300 | | | v. : ‡b ill. ; ‡c 22-35 cm. | |
| VIS | For visual materials, use subfield ‡c for the size (e.g., gauge or height and width) of the item. Do not repeat subfield ‡c. Enter multiple size statements in the same subfield ‡c. Enter a space on each side of the multiplication sign (x) that separates height and width. | 300 | | | 1 art reproduction : ‡b col. ; ‡c 21 x 31 cm. | | 300 | | | 1 film cassette (46 min.) : ‡b sd., col. ; ‡c standard 8 mm. | | 300 | | | 1 film reel (14 min.) : ‡b sd., b&w ; ‡c 16 mm. | | 300 | | | 1 filmstrip (54 fr.) : ‡b col. ; ‡c 35 mm. | | 300 | | | 1 model (11 pieces) : ‡b col. ; ‡c 16 x 32 x 3 cm., in case 21 x 34 x 7 cm. | | 300 | | | 1 photograph : ‡b daguerreotype ; ‡c visible oval image 9 x 7 cm., in case 11 x 9 cm. | | 300 | | | 1 print : ‡b lithograph, b&w ; ‡c image 33 x 41 cm., on sheet 46 x 57 cm. | | 300 | | | 1 videocassette (30 min.) : ‡b sd., col. ; ‡c 1/2 in. | | 300 | | | 1 videodisc (40 min.) : ‡b sd., col ; ‡c 4 3/4 in. | | 300 | | | 1 videodisc (5 min.) : ‡b sd., b&w ; ‡c 8 in. | | 300 | | | 2 videoreels (30 min.) : ‡b sd., b&w ; ‡c 1/2 in. | | 300 | | | 3 transparencies (5 overlays each) : ‡b col. ; ‡c 20 x 24 cm. | | 300 | | | 4 slides : ‡b b&w ; ‡c 3 x 3 cm. | | 300 | | | 7 microscope slides : ‡b stained ; ‡c 8 x 3 cm. | | 300 | | | 8 reels (7557 ft.) : ‡b sd., col. ; ‡c 35 mm. ‡3 dupe neg nitrate (copy 2). | | 300 | | | 124 slides : ‡b col. ; ‡c 2 x 2 cm. | |
| MIX | For manuscripts, use subfield ‡c for the size (e.g., height or height, width and depth) of the manuscript, item, container or volume. Do not repeat subfield ‡c. Enter multiple size statements in the same subfield ‡c. Enter a space on each side of the multiplication sign (x) that separates height and width. | 300 | | | 1 item (on 1 leaf) ; ‡c 24 cm. | | 300 | | | 7 ‡f p. ; ‡c 24 x 30 cm. | If you enter a range of heights in subfield ‡c, do not enter spaces before or after the hyphen so that oversize designations print correctly. See "Oversize printing" for more information. |
| MAP | For maps, use subfield ‡c for the size (e.g., height; height, width and depth or diameter) of the item. Do not repeat subfield ‡c. Enter multiple size statements in the same subfield ‡c. Enter a space on each side of the multiplication sign (x) that separates height and width. | 300 | | | 1 map : ‡b both sides ; ‡c 34 x 72 cm., on sheet 46 x 43 cm. | | 300 | | | 1 map : ‡b both sides, col., rayon ; ‡c 69 x 53 cm., on sheet 48 x 57 cm. | | 300 | | | 1 map : ‡b col. ; ‡c 24 x 21 cm. | | 300 | | | 1 map : ‡b col. ; ‡c 46 cm. in diam. | | 300 | | | 1 map ; ‡b col. ; ‡c 200 x 354 cm., folded to 20 x 15 cm., in plastic case 24 x 20 cm. | | 300 | | | 1 map ; ‡c 19 x 24 cm., on sheet 48 x 60 cm. | | 300 | | | 1 relief model : ‡b col., wood ; ‡c 34 x 26 x 3 cm. | | 300 | | | 74 maps ; ‡c 21 x 55 cm. and 48 x 76 cm. | |
| REC | For sound recordings, use subfield ‡c for the size (e.g., diameter, gauge or height and width) of the item. Do not repeat subfield ‡c. Enter multiple size statements in the same subfield ‡c. Enter a space on each side of the multiplication sign (x) that separates height and width. | 300 | | | 1 sound cassette (70 min.) : ‡b 3 3/4 ips, mono. ; ‡c 7 1/4 x 3 1/2 in., 1/4 in. tape. | | 300 | | | 1 sound disc (65 min.) : ‡b digital, stereo. ; ‡c 4 3/4 in. | | 300 | | | 1 sound tape reel (70 min.) : ‡b analog, 7 1/2 ips, mono. ; ‡c 7 in., 1/2 in. tape | | 300 | | | 2 sound discs (46 min.) : ‡b analog, 33 1/3 rpm, stereo. ; ‡c 12 in. | | 300 | | | 2 sound track film reels (11 min.) : ‡b magnetic, 24 fps, centre track ; ‡c 16 mm. | |
| COM | For computer files, use subfield ‡c for the size (e.g., diameter, length or length and height) of the item. Do not repeat subfield ‡c. Enter multiple size statements in the same subfield ‡c. Enter a space on each side of the multiplication sign (x) that separates height and width. | 300 | | | 1 CD-ROM : ‡b sd., col. ; ‡c 4 3/4 in. | | 300 | | | 1 computer disk : ‡b sd., col. ; ‡c 3 1/2 in. | | 300 | | | 2 computer chip cartridges ; ‡c 3 1/2 in. | |
| ‡c Dimensions (Scores) | For scores, use subfield ‡c for the size (e.g., height) of the item. |
| SCO | Do not repeat subfield ‡c when dimensions are given as part of the description of accompanying material. However, repeat subfield ‡c when dimensions are associated with a repeated subfield ‡a. Also, if the dimensions of the score or parts differ, enter each dimension in a separate subfield ‡c following the score or part to which it pertains. Enter a space on each side of the multiplication sign (x) that separates height and width. | 300 | | | 1 miniature score (34 p.) ; ‡c 21 cm. | | 300 | | | 1 score (20 p.) + 1 part (3 p.) ; ‡c 27 cm. | | 300 | | | 1 score (vi, 27 p.) : ‡b ill. ; ‡c 20 x 32 cm. | | 300 | | | 1 score (vi, 64 p.) ; ‡c 20 cm. + ‡a 16 parts ; ‡c 32 cm. | If you enter a range of heights in subfield ‡c, do not enter spaces before or after the hyphen so that oversize designations print correctly. See "Oversize printing" for more information. | 300 | | | 3 miniature scores (7 v.) : ‡b ill. ; ‡c 24-26 cm. | |
| ‡d Accompanying material | Obsolete. Do not use. |
| ‡e Accompanying material | A description of the accompanying material. Enclose any associated physical description statements in parentheses. In AACR2 records formulated according to ISBD principles, subfield ‡e follows a plus sign (+) and includes all the remaining data in the field. In non-AACR2 records formulated according to ISBD principles, subfield ‡e precedes an ampersand (&). For non-ISBD records, subfield ‡e precedes the word and. |
| BKS | For books, use subfield ‡e for the type of accompanying material. Enter the physical description of the accompanying material in parentheses. Do not repeat subfield ‡e. Enter multiple accompanying material statements in the same subfield ‡e. | 300 | | | xix, 271 p. : ‡b ill. ; ‡c 22 cm. + ‡e 1 atlas (301 p., 19 leaves : col. maps ; 34 cm.) | | 300 | | | 32 p. : ‡b col. ill. ; ‡c 29 cm. + ‡e 3 maps + teacher's manual. | | 300 | | | 34 p. : ‡b ill. ; ‡c 22 cm. + ‡e 1 sound disc (24 min. : analog, 33 1/3 rpm, mono. ; 14 in.) | | 300 | | | 61 p. : ‡b ill. ; ‡c 27 cm. + ‡e 1 answer book. | | 300 | | | 200 p. : ‡b ill. ; ‡c 25 cm. + ‡e 1 CD-ROM (sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.) | | 300 | | | 299 p. : ‡b ill. ; ‡c 24 cm. + ‡e teacher's notes. | Example of a non-ISBD record: | 300 | | | 3 1., 111 p. ‡b illus. ‡c 24 cm. ‡e and portfolio (24 plates) 30 cm. | Use field 500 (General Note) to note accompanying material in pockets. | 300 | | | 246 p. : ‡b ill., col. maps | | 500 | | | Six maps on 3 folded leaves in pocket. | See "Oversize printing for accompanying material" for more information. |
| CNR | For continuing resources, use subfield ‡e for the type of accompanying material. Enter the physical description of the accompanying material in parentheses. Do not repeat subfield ‡e. Enter multiple accompanying material statements in the same subfield ‡e. | 300 | | | 11 v. ; ‡c 24 cm. + ‡e 1 answer book. | | 300 | | | v. : ‡b ill. ; ‡c 22 cm. + ‡e slides. | See "Oversize printing for accompanying material" for more information. |
| VIS | For visual materials, use subfield ‡e for the type of accompanying material. Enter the physical description of the accompanying material in parentheses. Do not repeat subfield ‡e. Enter multiple accompanying material statements in the same subfield ‡e. | 300 | | | 1 film cassette (8 min.) : ‡b sd., col. ; ‡c standard 8 mm. + ‡e 1 teacher's guide. | | 300 | | | 6 models : ‡b col. ; ‡c in box 18 x 20 x 14 cm. + ‡e 1 teacher's manual (6 v. ; 24 cm.) | | 300 | | | 11 slides : ‡b col. + ‡e 1 sound disc (30 min. : analog, 33 1/3 rpm, mono. ; 14 in.) + 1 script. | |
| MIX | For manuscripts, use subfield ‡e for the type of accompanying material. Enter the physical description of the accompanying material in parentheses. Do not repeat subfield ‡e. Enter multiple accompanying material statements in the same subfield ‡e. | 300 | | | 48 p. : ‡b col. ill. ; ‡c 24 cm. + ‡e 3 maps. | |
| MAP | For maps, use subfield ‡e for the type of accompanying material. Enter the physical description of the accompanying material in parentheses. Do not repeat subfield ‡e. Enter multiple accompanying material statements in the same subfield ‡e. | 300 | | | 1 map : ‡b col. ; ‡c 70 x 59 cm., folded to 12 x 16 cm. + ‡e 1 v. (119 p. ; 24 cm.) | |
| SCO | For scores, use subfield ‡e for the type of accompanying material. Enter the physical description of the accompanying material in parentheses. Do not repeat subfield ‡e. Enter multiple accompanying material statements in the same subfield ‡e. | 300 | | | 1 score (iv, 24 p.) ; ‡c 27 cm. + ‡e 1 sound tape reel (60 min. : analog, 7 1/2 ips, mono. ; 7 in., 1/2 in. tape) + 7 slides. | | 300 | | | 1 score (43 p.) + 6 parts ; ‡c 26 cm. + ‡e 2 sound tape reels. | |
| REC | For sound recordings, use subfield ‡e for the type of accompanying material. Enter the physical description of the accompanying material in parentheses. Do not repeat subfield ‡e. Enter multiple accompanying material statements in the same subfield ‡e. | 300 | | | 1 sound disc (54 min.) : ‡b analog, 33 1/3 rpm, stereo. ; ‡c 14 in. + ‡e 1 pamphlet (12 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.) | |
| COM | For computer files, use subfield ‡e for the type of accompanying material. Enter the physical description of the accompanying material in parentheses. Do not repeat subfield ‡e. Enter multiple accompanying material statements in the same subfield ‡e. | 300 | | | 1 CD-ROM : ‡b sd., col. ; ‡c 4 3/4 in. + ‡e 1 user guide. | | 300 | | | 1 computer disk : ‡b col. ; ‡c 5 1/4 in. + ‡e 2 demonstration disks + 2 codebooks. | | 300 | | | 1 computer disk ; ‡c 3 1/2 in. + ‡e reference manual. | | 300 | | | 1 computer disk ; ‡c 5 1/4 in. + ‡e 1 v. (21 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.) | | 300 | | | 4 computer disks ; ‡c 5 1/4 in. + ‡e 2 user's guides. | |
| ‡f Type of unit | The type of unit (e.g., box, cu. ft., linear ft., page, or volume) to which the extent of an item relates. Use to identify the configuration of material and how it is stored. |
| All formats | | 300 | | | 21 ‡f boxes ‡a (7 ‡f linear ft.) | Repeat subfield ‡f when alternate or additional forms of extent data are given. Record alternate forms of extent data in parentheses. | 300 | | | 5 ‡f boxes ‡a (3 ‡f linear ft.) | |
| ‡g Size of unit | The size of the type of unit recorded in the preceding subfield ‡f. |
| All formats | | 300 | | | ‡3 diary ‡a 1 ‡f volume ‡a (464 ‡f pages) ‡g 21 x 35 cm. | | 300 | | | ‡3 records ‡a 1 ‡f box ‡g 2 x 4 x 3 1/2 ft. | Repeat subfield ‡g when additional forms of extent data are given. |
| ‡3 Materials specified | The part of the described materials to which the field applies. Subfield ‡3 is either immediately before or after the physical description data. |
| All formats | | 300 | | | 1 reel of 1 (34 ft.) : ‡b si., b&w ; ‡c 35 mm. ‡3 dupe neg. | | 300 | | | ‡3 personal correspondence ‡a 21 ‡f linear ft. | | 300 | | | ‡3 unprocessed remainder ‡a 35 ‡f linear ft. | | 300 | | | ‡3 diaries ‡a 3 ‡f v. | | 300 | | | ‡3 correspondence ‡a 3 ‡f boxes. | |
Printing | ISBD records. Field 300 prints in the physical description area as a new paragraph following the imprint. Subfield ‡3 prints as entered. |
| | | 300 | | | 79, [1], 64 p. : ‡b ill. ; ‡c 19 cm. | | 490 | 0 | | The King Penguin books ; ‡v 27 | | 79, [1], 65 p. : ill. ; 19 cm. -- (The King Penguin books ; 27) | |
| | BKS, CNR, VIS, MAP, REC, SCO, COM. The print program provides three leading spaces if subfield ‡a (Extent) does not contain a number. |
| | VIS, MIX. If a record contains more than one 300 field, only the first 300 field prints. |
| Oversize printing | BKS, CNR, MIX, SCO. Information in subfield ‡c determines printing of an oversize symbol. If subfield ‡c indicates that the item is oversize (according to your profile), the print program supplies an oversize designation. To determine whether the item is oversize, the system checks the size entered in centimeters (cm.). If you enter a size in millimeters (mm.), the system calculates the equivalent value in centimeters. If subfield ‡c contains a range of heights the print program uses the second height to determine whether an item is oversize. Do not enter spaces before or after the hyphen. Spaces entered before and after the hyphen cause the print program to use only the first height. | 300 | | | v. : ‡b ill. ; ‡c 22-35 cm | If subfield ‡c has both height and width, the print program uses both dimensions to determine whether the item is oversize. An oversize designation is not supplied for subfield ‡g. SCO. If a 300 field has two subfield ‡c's, the system checks only the first to determine whether the item is oversize. |
| Printing of oversize for accompanying material | If the accompanying material is oversize and the main piece is not and you want an oversize symbol to be printed, enter the oversize symbol as an input stamp in field 049. A field 049 is useful only if the regular oversize symbol prints either above or below the call number and if the appropriate input stamp (above or below the call number) prints on the appropriate cards. If you cannot use an input stamp in field 049, enter the call number, including oversize symbol, in field 099. |
