RBMS Policy Statements for note on distribution statement

Prerecording

Option

In most cases, do not apply the option. However, if a single note covers more than one element describing the manifestation, apply the option. See DCRMR 5.285.3.1 , 9.3.25.1 , 9.3.3.1 .

Recording

Recording an unstructured description

Option

In most cases, use cataloger's judgment. Some notes are required. See DCRMR 5.285.3.1 .

Recording a structured description

Recording an identifier

Recording an IRI

Document Date: 2025/09/23
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