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RDA vs. AACR2 Basic Differences
Some general differences to be aware of include:
For ex. 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.
Exceptions: cm for centimeter and min. for minutes – these abbreviations are still used in RDA
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 ex: 336 $a text $2 rdacontent 337 $a unmediated $2 rdamedia 338 $a volume $2 rdacarrier