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Hello,

You can use MODS for physical objects, too. See the Specific Material Form Term List, which was derived from controlled lists of coded values in the MARC 21 Format for Bibliographic Data used in MARC field 007/01, which is used for MODS (see section "Value Lists"): http://www.loc.gov/standards/mods/mods-guidance.html

Best regards,

Kirsten

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> -----Urspr�ngliche Nachricht-----
> Von: Metadata Object Description Schema List
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Im Auftrag von Daryn Eller
> Gesendet: Donnerstag, 23. August 2012 19:36
> An: [log in to unmask]
> Betreff: [MODS] MODS for physical objects?
>
> Hello,
>
> I am hoping someone out there can answer this MODS question.
> I am in the process of looking for a new searchable system
> for a small media collection. The collection includes CDs,
> DVDs, film, digital beta tapes, and even some books and
> paperwork. It also includes many digital videos and files
> containing all the elements used to create those videos. As
> the collection grows it will largely by digital objects. I am
> currently using a VuFind OPAC so I already have hundreds of
> MARC records. I'd like to change to a METS-based MODS system
> but and, here (finally), is my question. Is it inappropriate
> to use MODS to describe physical objects? In an ideal world,
> the catalog system I use will allow for MARC records for
> physical objects and MODS for digital objects, but I haven't
> found that system yet. Right now I'm looking at Rutgers' Open
> WMS and University of Florida's SobekCM systems. This catalog
> will mostly be for in-house use but we may want to share the
> records at some point (we are part of USC).
> Any advice would be greatly appreciated!I'm learning as I go along.
>
> Best regards,
> Daryn Eller
> Consulting Archivist
> USC Shoah Foundation:
> The Institute for Visual History and Education
>