Music Library Association Best Practices for name of agent of manifestation
Prerecording
Prerecording
Recommendations for this element are given only for options not found in narrower elements. For specific MLA guidance on places, dates, or agents related to the production, publication, distribution, or manufacture of a manifestation, refer to the appropriate narrower element. Otherwise follow LC-PCC PS for this element.
Option
Generally do not record manifestation statements. Refer to the Best Practices for Guidance: Manifestation statements for details.
Recording
Recording an unstructured description
Name of agent not identified
Statement of function
Option
Apply the option for Manifestation: name of producer, name of distributor, and name of manufacturer.
Generally do not apply the option for Manifestation: name of publisher unless the statement indicates a function beyond solely publishing.
Data provenance
Recording a structured description
Recording an identifier
Recording an IRI
Document Date: 2025/03/25
Document: https://access.rdatoolkit.org/en-US_ala-2a711856-14d4-31a7-bb30-d77414e437b8