[DCRM-L] Uncertain printing technique

[Zachary Rosalinsky]

Hi Marie-Chantal,

I often include print type information in the $b when I am sure but, if I'm not sure, I just leave that out and include only whether it is in color or not. You can always add a 500 note giving more information.


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Hi all!

I was wondering whether it would be considered erroneous to use a question mark in the MARC 300 field to indicate uncertainty about the printing technique of an art print. I've consulted both DCRM(G) and RDA, but unfortunately, I haven't found any instruction that explicitly allows this. However, there are cases where there is genuine doubt about the printing technique, and it would be convenient if there was a way to reflect that uncertainty in the description (like I have seen on museum labels).

I would be most interested in reading your thoughts on the matter.

Many thanks for your input :)

Marie-Chantal

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