OLAC Best Practice for history of work
Prerecording
Recording
Recording an unstructured description
Option
Make notes relating to the original production and/or first public release of a media resource in its original format when readily available.
Apply the option for videodiscs.Apply the option for streaming media. This may include the original title of the work, associated place, the date when the work was first released in theaters, aired on television, or published online. Other distinguishing characteristics may also be incorporated if they are known and considered useful.
Recording a structured description
Recording an identifier
Recording an IRI
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Document Date: 2026/02/06
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