6.27 — Production method
Contents:
6.27.1 Element information
6.27.1.2 Sources of information
6.27.2 RDA definition and scope
6.27.2.1 A process used to produce a manifestation.
6.27.3 General rule
6.27.3.1 Record the process or technique used to produce the manifestation if considered important. Prefer a term from the RDA Value Vocabularies: RDA Production Method, such as:
- engraving
- etching
- printing
6.27.3.2 If none of the terms in the RDA vocabulary is appropriate, record another suitable term from a standardized vocabulary (such as the printing and printing processes and techniques hierarchy of the Art & Architecture Thesaurus Online) and indicate its source.
Example:
Production method: intaglio printing
Source code of term: aat(Comment: Example includes the MARC source code of term for clarity)
6.27.3.3 When multiple techniques or processes are identified in a manifestation, record as many terms as appropriate, with the predominant one, if any, first.
Example:
aquatint
etching(Comment: Print done in aquatint with some etching)
6.27.3.4 Make a note recording more detailed descriptions of the processes or techniques used to produce a manifestation in Details of production method if considered important (see 6.275.3.1).
