Physical Extent &Dimensions (300$a,b,c)
- Ronald Flewellen
Record the extent of the resource by giving the number of units and an appropriate term for the type of carrier as listed under 3.3.1.3. Record the term in the singular or plural, as applicable.
⮚Current serials
For current serials, the extent (subfield $a) is required only for tangible non-print serials. If supplied, it contains only the designation for the type of resource.
300 ## $a volumes
300 ## $a online resource
300 ## $a CD-ROMs [use of the term in common usage]
⮚Ceased Serials
If a serial has ceased publication or the record is continued by another due to a major change, record the number of (bibliographic) units published, when this information is available.Â
300 ## $a 32 volumes
If a serial has only a chronological designation, record the number of units in terms of years, when known. The number should include the total number of years named. For example, a serial covering Dec. 1982-Jan. 1985 would be recorded as 4 volumes.
When the total number of units is uncertain or unknown, omit this information. This area does not have to be completed when closing off a record if the information is unavailable or difficult to determine.
300 ## $a volumes
⮚Illustrations and other Content (300$b)
When providing a statement for the illustrative content for a serial, consider the whole serial. If it is likely that all or most issues will contain illustrations, record the statement. If only one, or an occasional issue, contains an illustration, omit the statement. Disregard title page illustrations and advertisements. If recording content other than or in addition to text, include a second content type (336) appropriate for the content Â
300 ## $a volumes : $b illustrations
336 ## $a text $b txt $2 rdacontent
336 ## $a still images $b sti $2 rdacontent
⮚Dimensions (300, subfield $c)
Height. The height, given in centimeters, is given for purposes of shelving, since publications that are very large or very small may require special shelving, and for purposes of identification. If the height includes a fraction, round off to the next whole centimeter (RDA 3.5.1.3). If a serial is bound by a publisher, measure the bound volume, but do not measure in-house binding.
Height and Width. Following RDA 3.5.1.4.14, record both the height and width when the width is less than half the height or greater than the height; record as height x width. Record the height and width also when the serial consists of a single sheet (RDA 3.5.1.4.11). If intended to be folded, give the height when folded.
300 ## $a volumes ; $c 20 x 32 cm
300 ## $a volumes ; $c 21 x 34 cm folded to 8 cm
⮚Changes in the Dimensions
If the height changes, record the lesser height followed by the greater, regardless of the chronological sequence.
Earlier dimension: 29 cm; Later dimension: 26 cm
Record: 300 ## $a volumes ; $c 26-29 cmÂ
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