LibGuides: CLO Metadata Standards: Physical Object

Physical Object Overview/Notes

Definition: Realia (physical objects) are three-dimensional objects from real life (such as coins, tools, and textiles) that do not fit into the traditional categories of library material.

Special notes: These rules should be applied to all physical object records.

Coming soon: Metadata of sample records that meet the standards

Physical Object Cataloguing

Use this table to complete the MARC fields in your record.

If the MARC Field Code has an asterisk (*) after the number, then it indicates a required standard. If the row appears in italics the field is optional. These fields must be completed for the record to be accepted into the Network Zone, unless the resource does not have that information.
All other fields are recommended to be completed.
Please follow the Value Instructions column. If no specific instructions are provided, then follow MARC Standards.

MARC Field Code	Value Instructions	Additional Information
Leader/06* Type of Record	Select one of: p mixed materials/r three-dimensional artifact or naturally occurring object	This value is used to identify material and resource type in Alma and Primo VE And allows for faceting
Leader/17 Encoding Level	Select one of: #/1/2/3/4/5/7/8/u/z
Leader/18 Descriptive Cataloging Form	Select one of: a/i	Used to support readability using standardized formatting
008/06* Type of Date	Select one of: s/q/n	Select the appropriate value for your resource from these options If unknown select n
008/07-10* Date 1	Enter publication year (e.g. 2017)	Used for faceting by date in Primo VE instead of 26X. If unknown define in 008/06 as n
008/11-14* Date 2	If 008/06= m/p	Date 2 must equal 9999
008/15-17 Place of Publication	Select place code	URL to assist in https://www.loc.gov/marc/countries/countries_name.html
008/33* Type of Visual Material	Select one of: r/w
008/35-37* Language	Select the appropriate letter code for your resource	Used for faceting by language in Primo VE
010 LC Control Number	Enter LC number	If available
016 NLC	Enter LC number	If available
020 ISBN	Consult MARC Standards	If available
024 Other Standard Identifier	Consult MARC Standards	If available
028 Publisher or Distributor Number	Consult MARC Standards	If available
035* System Control Number	Autogenerated by Alma for e-book collection imports	Preferred for title control There is the possibility of multiple 035 fields: Sirsi 035 OCLC 035 System Generated 035 For original cataloguing, 035 is not required because it cannot be generated
040* Cataloguing Source	Consult MARC Standards	If it is RDA, should have $eRDA
041* Language Code	Consult MARC Standards	Used for bilingual and American Sign Language items. If $a or $d exists and is followed by another $a, it is bilingual.
050* LC Call Number	Consult MARC Standards	050 $a Classification; 050 $b Cutter
055* Can. Call Number	Consult MARC Standards	In the absence of 050
090* Local Call Number	Consult MARC Standards	In the absence of an 050 and 055
100* Personal Name	Consult MARC Standards	Indicator = 1; When no 1XX
110* Corporate Name	Consult MARC Standards	Indicator = 1; When no 1XX
111* Meeting Name	Consult MARC Standards	Indicator = 1; When no 1XX
130* Uniform Title	Consult MARC Standards	Indicator = 1; When no 1XX
245* Title Statement	Consult MARC Standards
246* Variant Title	Consult MARC Standards	Required if variant title exists. Particularly for bilingual titles or earlier title forms
300* Physical Description	Consult MARC Standards
336* Content Type	If 040 $eRDA, ## $athree-dimensional form$btdf$2rdacontent
337* Media Type	If 040 $eRDA, ## $aunmediated$bn$2rdamedia
338* Carrier Type	If 040 $eRDA, ## $aobject$bnr$2rdacarrier
490 Series Statement	Consult MARC Standards	If applicable
500 General Note	Consult MARC Standards	Source title taken from… (MARC record is representative of item as heard on this date)
520 Summary, etc.	Consult MARC Standards	Summary
538 System Details Note	Consult MARC Standards	System requirements, mode of access if available
546* Language Note	Consult MARC Standards	Mandatory if bilingual or American Sign Language
6XX* Subject Headings	Consult MARC Standards	600/610/611/ 630/650
7XX* Added Entry	Consult MARC Standards	Required if no 1XX field. Add for 1st statement of responsibility if record is title main entry; Include for additional statement of responsibility;
830 Series Added Entry	As recorded in 490

Physcial Object Cataloguing Example

Physical Object

leader        01543cri a2200325 i 4500
001            991000119369707321
004            1184018
008            190322n        nyu           000 r0 eng
035            ##$a(S9I)1184018-01ocls_sher
040            ##$bOOAKSC $erda |
050            4#$aMC7397-03 Natural
110            1#$aMaterial ConneXion(Firm)
245            10$aReclaimed Barrel Oak/ $cStikwood
264            #1$a[New York] : $bMaterial ConneXion |
300            ##$arectangular plank : $bbrown ; $c1"x3.5" +$e1 large card +2 small cards
336            ##$athree-dimensional form $2rdacontent
337            ##$aunmediated $2rdamedia
338            ##$aobject $2rdacarrier
338            ##$acard $bno $2rdacarrier
380            ##$aobject
490            1#$aMaterial ConneXion samples ; $vMC 7397-03
500            ##$a"Thin, flat wood planks made from reclaimed wine barrel oak. These planks are 100% FSC® recycled, made from regional materials, and are assembled in the U.S.A. This material is unfinished in its original sawn texture, and is naturally tinted from red wine."--Product card
650            #0$aNatural
650            #0$aDesign and technology
650            #0$aIndustrial design$xForecasting
650            #0$aManufacturing processes
710            2#$aStikwood $emanufacturer
830            #0$aMaterial ConneXion samples ; $vMC 7397-03