LC-PCC policy statements for authorized access point for expression of musical work

LC practice: In most cases, when identifying an expression manifested that is not already identified by an authority record, the authorized access point only needs to identify the kind of expression for the following situations:

• Arrangements (see Expression: designation of version)
• Sketches (see Expression: designation of version)
• Vocal scores (see Expression: designation of version)
• Chorus scores (see Expression: designation of version)
• Translations (see Expression: language of expression)

Other elements in the bibliographic record are sufficient for identifying the specific expression.

If there is an authority record with an authorized access point for musical expression that includes values that LC would not have added, use the form as found in the authority record, if applicable.

LC/PCC practice: If an authorized form has been established in the LC/NACO Name Authorty File, apply the option by recording that authorized form.

LC/PCC practice: Do not apply the option

LC practice: Apply this string encoding scheme:

1. a value of Work: authorized access point for musical work: Anglo-American legacy instructions
2. one or more of the Additional elements and designations in authorized access points for expression of musical work.

LC/PCC practice: Apply the option.

LC practice: If more than one value for additional elements and designations is used in constructing an authorized access point for musical expression, record the values in the following order:

1. Arrangements identified using the term arranged (see Expression: designation of version)
2. Sketches (see Expression: designation of version)
3. Vocal score or Vocal scores (see Expression: designation of version)
4. Chorus score or Chorus scores (see Expression: designation of version)
5. Translations (see Expression: language of expression)

LC/PCC practice: Apply the option.

LC/PCC practice: Apply the option if specifically required by policy or the metadata system, as stated in the Metadata Guidance documentation.