Blu-ray videorecordings

Cataloging Blu-ray videorecordings

For the CCS catalog, Blu-ray discs are cataloged the same as DVDs, with the following exceptions:

Date1

All Blu-ray discs must have a Date1 field that is 2006 or later. This is because 2006 is when the first Blu-ray discs were released.

007

Code 007 ‡e as s

Example:

007  vd csaizk

GMD (245 ‡h)

Qualify the GMD with "(Blu-ray)".

Example:

245 ... $h [videorecording (Blu-ray)] ...

Edition (250)

Follow the CCS guidelines for videorecording edition statements. Do not include an edition statement of "Blu-ray" or "Blu-ray disc".

Example:

250  25th anniversary ed.

Physical description (300)

When cataloging Blu-ray discs in the CCS database, follow the option given by AACR2R 7.5B1 and use the conventional terminology "Blu-ray disc" instead of "videodisc" for the SMD.

300   1 Blu-ray disc  :‡bsd., col. ;‡c4 3/4 in.

System requirements note (538)

Specify "Blu-ray" instead of "DVD" in a system requirements note.

Region codes

Blu-ray regions are different from DVD regions. Instead of numbered regions, Blu-ray regions are referred to by letters. However, some discs (especially discs from 2006 and early 2007), may use region numbers rather than letters.

Some Blu-ray discs may have a lot more technical requirements than most DVDs.

Example:

538  Blu-ray, region A; 2.35:1 widescreen presentation, 1080p high definition, AVC 24 Mbps; DTS HD5.1 master lossless audio, 5.1 Dolby Digital.

Notes fields and call number analytics

Blu-ray discs sold with accompanying DVDs, DVD/Digital copy combo discs, or Digital copies require contents notes locally to accommodate the subfield z combinations and facilitate holds in the online catalog. See the Multivolume call numbers page for more information on formatting the contents note and the call number analytics.

Blu-ray discs sold with accompanying DVDs, DVD/Digital copy combo discs, or Digital copies also require:

500  Accompanying material may vary.

Blu-ray + DVD combo packs

The following guidelines apply to publisher sets containing both a Blu-ray version and a DVD version of the same videorecording for which the Blu-ray is the primary format. For sets that do not indicate importance, such as those with a front container image that is half the Blu-ray cover and half the DVD cover, assume that the Blu-ray version is the primary format.

If your library only circulates the DVD of a Blu-ray + DVD set, catalog the DVD on its own record, creating one in WorldCat if necessary. Include a 500 note to the effect of, "Originally issued as part of a combo pack." or "Also issued as part of a combo pack."

Otherwise, always treat the Blu-ray as the primary format and catalog accordingly, with an "Accompanying material may vary" note (as previously mentioned). If your library splits up the set and circulates the DVD separately from the Blu-ray, catalog the DVD on its own record, creating one in WorldCat if necessary. Include a 500 note to the effect of, "Originally issued as part of a combo pack."

Any separate "digital copy" discs should be included on the Blu-ray record for circulation purposes.

This is a special exception based on the same content being included in one package in multiple, incompatible formats, and should not be considered to be a precedent for any other multi-part cataloging situation.

DVD + Blu-ray combo packs

The following guidelines apply to publisher sets containing both a Blu-ray version and a DVD version of the same videorecording for which the DVD is the primary format.

If your library only circulates the Blu-ray of a Blu-ray + DVD set, catalog the Blu-ray on its own record, creating one in WorldCat if necessary. Include a 500 note to the effect of, "Originally issued as part of a combo pack." or "Also issued as part of a combo pack."

Otherwise, always treat the DVD as the primary format and catalog accordingly, with an "Accompanying material may vary" note (as previously mentioned). If your library splits up the set and circulates the DVD separately from the Blu-ray, catalog the Blu-ray on its own record, creating one in WorldCat if necessary. Include a 500 note to the effect of, "Originally issued as part of a combo pack."

Any separate "digital copy" discs should be included on the DVD record for circulation purposes.

This is a special exception based on the same content being included in one package in multiple, incompatible formats, and should not be considered to be a precedent for any other multi-part cataloging situation.

This change has been approved in concept by the SCRAP committee, but the exact wording is still being adjusted. Please follow the changed rule(s). Please send any feedback to SCRAP.

Blu-ray + DVD dual-sided discs If the item has Blu-ray coding on one side of the disc and DVD coding on the other side of the disc, always use "videodisc" for the SMD in the 300 field (e.g. "1 videodisc" when there is only one disc in the package), even when Blu-ray is considered the predominant format. If the sides are enumerated (e.g. "Side A", "Side B"), treat whichever is Side A as the predominant format. Include a note explaining the dual format: 500 Videodisc recorded on both sides; one side Blu-ray, one side DVD. Include an 007 field for the Blu-ray format and another one for the DVD format. Include separate 538 fields for each format. Otherwise, select which of the formats is predominant and catalog the item accordingly.

Example records

• ocn206473645 (Mr. and Mrs. Smith)
• ocn220894830 (Walk hard : the Dewey Cox story)
• ocn194160699 (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire)