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RDA vs. AACR2 Basic Differences
Some general differences to be aware of include:
In AACR2 260 $a [S.l. : $b s.n.], $c 2009.
In RDA: 260 $a [Place of publication not identified] : $b [publisher not identified], $c 2009.
RDA: 336, 337, & 338: Content, media, and carrier type
Content type – MARC 336 field
Media type – MARC 337 field
Carrier type – MARC 338 field
Book example:
336 $a text $2 rdacontent
337 $a unmediated $2 rdamedia
338 $a volume $2 rdacarrier
DVD example:
336 $a two-dimensional moving image $2 rdacontent
337 $a video $2 rdamedia
338 $a videodisc $2 rdacarrier