Summary

Basic differences between DCRB & AACR2

• Faithful vs. regularized transcription
• Use of mark of omission vs. silent omission of data
• More vs. fewer required notes
• Slower vs. faster (generally)

Options within codes allow for "middle-ground"

• DCRB Full has options for fullness of description
• DCRB Core has same options & requires fewer notes
• DCRB Minimal has same options, requires no notes, & no subject analysis
  (especially appropriate for difficult foreign-language items)
• LCRI options in 260/300 fields permit slightly fuller & more faithful description

No one "best way"; each institution must decide based on its

• Collection
• Mission
• Finances
• Staff expertise, and
• Degree of consistency desired in catalog