9.5B1.

Option Decision:

See LCRI 1.1C . Optional addition. General material designation.

Specific Material Designation:

Rule 9.5B1 authorizes the following terms for use in recording the specific material designation for a computer file: computer cartridge, computer cassette, computer disk, and computer reel.

Effective immediately, add the term "computer disc" to the list. (The term "disc" reflects the standardized spelling used by the computer industry for optical storage devises. The term "disk" reflects the spelling for magnetic storage devices.)

Change the fourth example on page 232 under rule 9.5B1 in the printed text of AACR2 to "1 computer laser optical disc."

See also:

9.5B. Extent of item (including specific material designation)