CCS Cataloging Manual - Recent changes [en]

Recent decisions

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			'''5/20/2026 CAMM'''

			* The [https://www.ccslib.org/Catalogers/index.php?title=Playaway_WhaZoodles Playaway WhaZoodles] page was approved by CAMM.

	'''2/18/2026 CAMM'''		'''2/18/2026 CAMM'''

Playaway WhaZoodles

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	~~This page is pending approval of the CAMM Technical Group.~~
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	[[Category:Electronic resources]][[Category:Sound recordings]][[Category:Audiobooks]][[Category:Local practices]]		[[Category:Electronic resources]][[Category:Sound recordings]][[Category:Audiobooks]][[Category:Local practices]]

MARC variable field 910

Ccsrfischer — Fri, 22 May 2026 15:45:16 GMT

Ccsrfischer deleted page MARC variable field 910 content was: "{{obsolete}} Category: Local practices '''MARC variable field 910''' was used by CLSI and later Geac as a matching point between OCLC and the CCS database. Although the field is valid, it is no longer used by CCS."

Playaway WhaZoodles

Ccsrfischer — Fri, 08 May 2026 19:17:16 GMT

Publisher's Number (028)

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Local subject headings

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	Criteria to be considered:		Criteria to be considered:
	*Is there another already established LCSH heading that could be used?		*Is there another already established LCSH heading that could be used?
	*Will the suggested heading only be used for a period of time, such as a short-term summer reading program? Instead of adding a heading, use a ~~record set~~ to promote these items.		*Will the suggested heading only be used for a period of time, such as a short-term summer reading program? Instead of adding a heading, use a list in Bibliocore to promote these items.
	*Does the heading being suggested follow the same structure as an LCSH heading?		*Does the heading being suggested follow the same structure as an LCSH heading?

Summary note

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	Summary notes (MARC tag 520) are required for all children's materials. They are also recommended for all materials whose contents cannot be physically browsed, such as audiobooks and videorecordings. A summary note is not required if an existing contents note is descriptive of the nature and the scope of the work.		Summary notes (MARC tag 520) are required for all children's materials. They are also recommended for all materials whose contents cannot be physically browsed, such as audiobooks and videorecordings. A summary note is not required if an existing contents note is descriptive of the nature and the scope of the work.

	For guidelines on how to write a good summary, see [https://~~maint~~.loc.gov/~~publish~~/~~prepubbooklink~~/~~technical~~-~~info~~/~~summary_guidelines.html~~ Library of Congress CIP guidelines for summaries] and [https://www.loc.gov/aba/cyac/summaries.html Writing Summaries: Children’s and Young Adults’ Cataloging Program (CYAC)]. There are additional examples of acceptable and unacceptable summaries in an [https://ccsliborg.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/CCSTraining/EXOLD5k_Z49Il8ec4nTrZvsBxq11KEJ1zw634JqHQBzUtQ?e=dcU1rj older version of the CIP guidelines]. Further guidelines for writing summary notes, including specific guidance for motion pictures and video recordings, can be found on p. 160 of [https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1001&context=olac-publications OLAC's Best Practices for Cataloging DVD-video and Blu-ray discs].		For guidelines on how to write a good summary, see [https://www.loc.gov/programs/prepub-book-link/submission-requirements/publisher-provided-summaries/ Library of Congress CIP guidelines for summaries] and [https://www.loc.gov/aba/cyac/summaries.html Writing Summaries: Children’s and Young Adults’ Cataloging Program (CYAC)]. There are additional examples of acceptable and unacceptable summaries in an [https://ccsliborg.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/CCSTraining/EXOLD5k_Z49Il8ec4nTrZvsBxq11KEJ1zw634JqHQBzUtQ?e=dcU1rj older version of the CIP guidelines]. Further guidelines for writing summary notes, including specific guidance for motion pictures and video recordings, can be found on p. 160 of [https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1001&context=olac-publications OLAC's Best Practices for Cataloging DVD-video and Blu-ray discs].
	[[Category:Notes]]		[[Category:Notes]]
	[[Category:Sound recordings]]		[[Category:Sound recordings]]

Local practices summary

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Rules for specific fields

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	\| 035\|\|Numbers in this field can include OCLC numbers and old bibliographic record IDs that are retained when deduplicating. If you notice duplicate control numbers in the bib record, you may remove extra control numbers. Retain one copy of all the control number tags. \|\| OCLC numbers must be preceded by (OCoLC). <code>035 {{subfield\|a}} (OCoLC)1510200575{{subfield\|z}}(OCoLC)1510200219</code>\|\| Decreasing the amount of duplicate 035 tags keeps the record length to a manageable length.		\| 035\|\|Numbers in this field can include OCLC numbers and old bibliographic record IDs that are retained when deduplicating. If you notice duplicate control numbers in the bib record, you may remove extra control numbers. Retain one copy of all the control number tags. \|\| OCLC numbers must be preceded by (OCoLC). <code>035 {{subfield\|a}} (OCoLC)1510200575{{subfield\|z}}(OCoLC)1510200219</code>\|\| Decreasing the amount of duplicate 035 tags keeps the record length to a manageable length.
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	\| Other standard numbers (024/028/037)\|\|If duplicate standard numbers are in a bib record, you may delete the duplicate numbers. Retain one of each standard number. \|\| \|\| Decreasing the amount of duplicate ~~035~~ tags keeps the record length to a manageable length.		\| Other standard numbers (024/028/037)\|\|If duplicate standard numbers are in a bib record, you may delete the duplicate numbers. Retain one of each standard number. \|\| \|\| Decreasing the amount of duplicate tags keeps the record length to a manageable length.
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	\| 099\|\|Include in [[Preliminary data record\|preliminary records]] that are not fully cataloged\|\|<code>099 PRELIMINARY DATA</code>\|\|Facilitates cataloging workflow, reports		\| 099\|\|Include in [[Preliminary data record\|preliminary records]] that are not fully cataloged\|\|<code>099 PRELIMINARY DATA</code>\|\|Facilitates cataloging workflow, reports

Recent decisions

Ccsrfischer — Fri, 08 May 2026 18:11:33 GMT

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			'''2/18/2026 CAMM'''

			* The [https://www.ccslib.org/Catalogers/index.php?title=Storage_Cards_and_Storage_Card_Players Storage Cards and Storage Card Players] page was approved by CAMM.
	;9/17/2025 ACQ		;9/17/2025 ACQ
	*Staff are required to add a volume to on order item records if the information is available.		*Staff are required to add a volume to on order item records if the information is available.

Storage Cards and Storage Card Players

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5XX (Notes Tags)

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	== 5XX (Notes Tags) ==		== 5XX (Notes Tags) ==
	Notes that need to be visible to patrons, such as warning notes or information on how to find instructions ~~need to~~ be added to a separate ~~520~~ tag ~~from the summary in the CCS database~~. ~~However, these notes will need~~ to ~~be in the 500 field~~ in ~~OCLC Connexion~~.		Notes that need to be visible to patrons, such as warning notes or information on how to find instructions can be added to a separate 500 tag. 500 tags are visible to patrons in Bibliocore.
	{{example\|text= 520 {{subfield\|a}}To find instructions for using the Story Dream Machine and books for this item, visit: www.littletikes.com.}}		{{example\|text= 520 {{subfield\|a}}To find instructions for using the Story Dream Machine and books for this item, visit: www.littletikes.com.}}

MARC variable field 913

Ccsrfischer — Fri, 08 May 2026 18:04:29 GMT

Ccsrfischer deleted page MARC variable field 913 content was: "{{obsolete}} Category: Local practices '''MARC variable field 913''' was used by CLSI and later Geac as a matching point between OCLC and the CCS database. The field is not valid and is no longer used by CCS."

Playaway WhaZoodles

Ccsrfischer — Thu, 07 May 2026 22:09:09 GMT

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	The [https://www.playaway.com/our-products/whazoodle/all Playaway WhaZoodle] is a pre-loaded device that is described as a speaker. The content can include stories, podcasts, music, games, and exercises. The device should be cataloged according to the content on the device that is most prevalent.		The [https://www.playaway.com/our-products/whazoodle/all Playaway WhaZoodle] is a pre-loaded device that is described as a speaker. The content can include stories, podcasts, music, games, and exercises. The device should be cataloged according to the content on the device that is most prevalent.

			== Type of Material ==
			'''LDR: Type of record (06):''' Select the code that best describes the majority of the content.

			* i – Non-musical sound recording
			* j – Musical sound recording

			'''007: Category of material (00):''' Include two 007 fields. One will be for the electronic resource and one for sound recording.

			* c – Electronic Resource
			* s – Sound recording

			== Variable Fields ==

			=== Publisher's Number (028) ===
			Record any publisher number in an 028 field.

			Example:

			028 52 ‡aWZ 000167‡bPlayaway Products

			=== Title (245) ===
			Do not include category/theme phrases like " Reading & language" as part of the title. Add as a quoted note.

			Examples:

			245 00 Listening & learning!

			500 "Reading & language."

			=== Edition statement (250) ===
			Edition statements are necessary for identifying WhaZoodles in Bibliocore.

			Example:

			250 WhaZoodle.

			=== Physical description (300) ===
			Example:

			300 ‡a1 audio media speaker (approx. 2 hr.) ;‡c4.25 in. x 1.25 in. +‡e1 power charging cord

			=== 33X & 34X Tags ===
			Use the rda content terms that are most appropriate for the content of the device in the 336 tag. This could be performed music and/or spoken word.

			Examples:

			336 ‡aperformed music‡bprm‡2rdacontent

			336 ‡aspoken word‡bspw‡2rdacontent

			337 ‡aaudio‡bs‡2rdamedia

			337 ‡acomputer‡bc‡2rdamedia

			338 ‡aother‡bsz‡2rdacarrier

			338 ‡aother‡bnz‡2rdacarrier

			338 ‡aobject‡bnr‡2rdacarrier

			344 ‡adigital‡2rdatr

			347 ‡aaudio file‡2rdaft

			=== Series statement (490) ===
			Do not treat the theme such as "Reading & language" as series statements. Add as a quoted note in a 500 tag.

			=== Notes (500) ===
			''Source of Title Note:''

			500 ‡aTitle from WhaZoodle label.

			''Publication note:''

			500 ‡aIssued on Playaway WhaZoodle, a pre-loaded fun and educational speaker designed for children ages 3-12.

			''Theme or Category:''

			500 "Reading & language."

			''Warning Note:''

			500 ‡aWarning: choking hazard. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

			''The following are optional but recommended:''

			500 ‡aContent on this speaker may have been modified for use on this device.

			500 ‡aDevice does not have Internet connectivity.

			500 ‡aEarphones not required for audio playback.

			500 ‡aPowered by rechargeable battery; container includes one power charging cord.

			=== Contents note (505) ===
			The content is like a collection of different types of content. Include an enhanced content note:

			Examples:

			505 00 ‡gExplore --‡tMagic Marty --‡tKatie and the Werewolf --‡tThe Secret of Invisibility --‡tBirdy and the Magical Stardust --‡tThe Magical Tree (audio).

			505 00 ‡gRecess --‡tFunny Math Jokes 1 --‡tDancing Pants‡r(Feat. Mista Cookie Jar) --‡tWould You Rather Episode 20 --‡tI Love Fun --‡tPlayaway Aerobics: Movement --‡tNorth Country Dance Band --‡tFunny Sports Jokes 1 --‡tSoakie Von Soakerman --‡tI Spy 12 --‡tWhat's That Sound? Episode 19 --‡tZubeida Agha: Color and Motion - Activity (audio).

			505 00 ‡gRelax --‡tSmall and Simple --‡tCora Coralina: Delicious Poetry with Cora Coralina --‡tPlayaway Meditations - Positive Perspective --‡tMonsoon Downpour (audio).

			=== Summary (520) ===
			Example:

			520 ‡aKids will explore enchanted worlds, learn about magic tricks, meet magicians, and more about magic with this WhaZoodle!

			=== Subject headings (650) ===
			If the WhaZoodle includes interactive exercises or quizzes, add ‡v Interactive multimedia.

			Example:

			650 _0 Alphabet‡xStudy and teaching (Primary)‡vInteractive multimedia.

			=== Genre headings (655) ===
			Add any appropriate genre headings. If games are included, add the genre heading for educational games.

			Example

			655 _7 Educational games.‡2lcgft

Playaway WhaZoodles

Ccsrfischer — Thu, 07 May 2026 21:15:57 GMT

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The [https://www.playaway.com/our-products/whazoodle/all Playaway WhaZoodle] is a pre-loaded device that is described as a speaker. The content can include stories, podcasts, music, games, and exercises. The device should be cataloged according to the content on the device that is most prevalent.

Subject and genre headings

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	*[https://lcsh-es.org/ Spanish Subject Headings]		*[https://lcsh-es.org/ Spanish Subject Headings]
	*[https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/olac-publications/22/ OLAC Video Game Genre Vocabulary]		*[https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/olac-publications/22/ OLAC Video Game Genre Vocabulary]
	*[http://autoridades.bne.es/uhtbin/authoritybrowse.cgi Autoridades de la Biblioteca Nacional de España]
	*[https://www.bn.org.pl/dla-bibliotekarzy/deskryptory-bn Deskryptory Biblioteki Narodowej]		*[https://www.bn.org.pl/dla-bibliotekarzy/deskryptory-bn Deskryptory Biblioteki Narodowej]
			*[https://catalogo.bne.es/ Autoridades de la Biblioteca Nacional de España]
	}}		}}
	Follow these guidelines for subject and genre headings (6XX fields) in the CCS database. See also [[Children's subject headings]] and [[Non-English Language Materials]] for those types of resources.		Follow these guidelines for subject and genre headings (6XX fields) in the CCS database. See also [[Children's subject headings]] and [[Non-English Language Materials]] for those types of resources.

Effective communication protocols

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	; [[SCRAP~~\|SCRAP]]~~ committee (for policy questions, suggestions, etc.)		; SCRAP committee (for policy questions, suggestions, etc.)
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