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Libraly Journal ›› 2025, Vol. 44 ›› Issue (406): 64-71.

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Are Content Form and Media Type Approaching RDA: Possible Selections and the Implementation of the National Standard in“Resource Description for Persons with Visual Impairments”

Xu Yuhua1, Hou Yaodong2, Pang Feifei1, Zhang Anqi1, Ding Jianqin1(1 Shanghai Library; 2 China Braille Library)   

  • Online:2025-02-15 Published:2025-02-27
  • About author:Xu Yuhua1, Hou Yaodong2, Pang Feifei1, Zhang Anqi1, Ding Jianqin1(1 Shanghai Library; 2 China Braille Library)

Abstract:

The post-coordinated content form and media type are important components of both the ISBD Consolidated Edition and China’s national standard of Information and Document ResourceDescription (GB/T 3792-2021). The ISBDM, currently under review, completely adopts the precoordinated content type and media types in RDA. In light of possible changes to international standardsand the need for harmonization with national standards, it is suggested that “Resource Description forPersons with Visual Impairments, the national standard under development, should keep content formand media type while aligning with RDA in terms of controlled terminologies and descriptive rules.Accordingly, the paper explores methods to ensure that the resource description for persons with visual impairments aligns with RDA, including mapping strategies, dual descriptions, and localized standards.

Key words:

"> Content form, Content type, Media type, Area 0, Resource description for persons with visual impairments, National standard