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I agree with Mark's explanation. Also, sorry this wasn't made clearer in
the recording these 740s aren't mandatory but are given if considered
important for identification and access. 

Les Hawkins
CONSER Coordinator
Library of Congress
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On Thu, 11 Apr 2013, Mark K. Ehlert wrote:

> Ted P Gemberling <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 
> >  Watching the LC training materials for RDA, I believe a trainer said to
> > add 740�s for analytical titles as well as 700 12 $t�s. Is that mandatory,
> > or only helpful if particular cataloging softwares don�t make the $t
> > searchable?
> >
> 
> I take it you mean Module 4, specifically slide #44 in the PowerPoint file
> and the 37 minute mark in the video found here:
> <
> http://www.loc.gov/catworkshop/RDA%20training%20materials/LC%20RDA%20Training/LC%20RDA%20course%20table.html
> >
> 
> It looks like the first portion of LC-PCC PS 2.3.6.3 being put into
> practice: give 740s for parts of an aggregate work when the $t portion of
> the related access point doesn't match it.  Here, we're dealing with the
> translation of a pair of Norwegian novels--the access points would only
> have the original language title plus the $l English.  The 505 field with
> its English titles stands unenhanced.  The 740 versions provide not only
> title keyword access to the English titles, but also left-anchored browse
> capabilities too.
> 
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