RBMS Policy Statements for dimensions
Prerecording
Recording an unstructured description
Dimensions of carriers
Cards
Cartridges
Audio cartridges
Computer cartridges
Film, filmstrip, and video cartridges
Microfilm cartridges
Cassettes
Audiocassettes
Computer cassettes
Film and videocassettes
Microfiche cassettes
Microfilm cassettes
Discs
Filmstrips and filmslips
Flipcharts
Microfiches
Overhead transparencies
Reels
Audiotape reels
Computer tape reels
Film and videotape reels
Microfilm reels
Rolls
Film and microfilm rolls
Sheets
Condition Option
Apply the option. See DCRMR 6.24.35.1 .
Condition Option
Do not apply the option. See DCRMR 6.24.35 .
Condition Option
Apply the option. See DCRMR 6.24.35.4 .
Condition Option
Apply the option if a sheet is issued in folded form, but is designed to be used unfolded. See DCRMR 6.24.35.2 .
Slides
Three-dimensional forms
Globes
Other three-dimensional forms
Volumes
Condition Option
Apply the option. See DCRMR 6.24.331.1 .
Condition Option
Apply the option. See DCRMR 6.24.3.1 .
Condition Option
Apply the option. See DCRMR 6.24.331.1 .
Condition Option
Apply the option. See DCRMR 6.24.331.1 .
Condition Option
Apply the option if the height of the text block differs by 3 centimeters or more from the height of the binding and the binding was issued by the publisher. See DCRMR 6.24.331.2 .
Condition Option
Apply the option. See DCRMR 6.24.335.1 .
Condition Option
Do not apply the option. If considered important, record the dimensions of the text blocks as a value of Manifestation: note on dimensions of manifestation or Item: note on dimensions of item. See DCRMR 6.24.335.1 .
Dimensions of container
Condition Option
Apply the option. See DCRMR 6.24.37.1 .
Condition Option
Apply the option. See DCRMR 6.24.37.1 .
Condition Option
For printed text resources, do not apply the option. See DCRMR 6.24.37.1 .
Multiple unit manifestations
Condition Option
For printed text volumes, apply the option. Record the smaller or smallest size and the larger or largest size, separated by a hyphen. See DCRMR 6.24.335.2 .
Condition Option
For printed text volumes, apply the option. Record the smaller or smallest size and the larger or largest size, separated by a hyphen. See DCRMR 6.24.335.2 .
Condition Option
Unbound sheets of text
Notated music
Manifestations in two or more containers
Condition Option
Apply the option. See DCRMR 6.24.37.3 .
Condition Option
Apply the option. See DCRMR 6.24.37.4 .
Change in dimensions
Recording a structured description
Recording an identifier
Recording an IRI
Document Date: 2025/09/23
Document: https://stage.rdatoolkit.org/en-US_ala-738a3ca1-885b-3ea1-b87f-b67c542faae3