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April 23, 2020
Expression


The FRBR entity Expression refers to an intellectual or artistic realization of a work in the form of alpha-numeric, musical or choreographic notation, sound, image, object, movement, etc., or any combination of such forms.


“Expression” -- The FRBR Entity

  • “Expression” is the way in which a work (the idea in the creator’s mind) is expressed. e.g.: 
  • through language (i.e., alpha-numeric characters)? 
  • through sound? 
  • through performance?


    Identifying the Expression

    Authorized access points are used in bibliographic records to identify the expression being cataloged; also in 6XX and 7XX fields to represent relationships to other expressions.  Just as for Works, the forms of authorized access points for Expressions are prescribed according to the instructions in RDA Chapter 6.

    Identifying the expression is a simple two-step process, similar to identifying the Work:

        1. Name the work
        2. Add expression-level identifying information


    LC Decisions on …

    Is This Data Recorded as Bibliographic Data or Authority Data?
    • Always identify the expression by giving information in the bibliographic record;  sometimes (per DCM Z1) also by making a title or name/title authority record
    • Authorized access points are used in other authority records as 5XX fields (relationships to other expressions) for treaties and in cases of cataloger judgment

    How to Identify Expressions
    • Per LCPS 0.6.3 (Core Elements for Works and Expressions), LC will identify expressions by adding an attribute to the authorized access point in only these situations:
      • Music resources (RDA 6.28.3)
      • Sacred scriptures (RDA 6.30.3)
      • Translations and language editions (RDA 6.27.3)
    • For other than these three categories, LC will identify the expressions by utilizing other fields in the bibliographic record.
    • Content type
      • 336 field
    • Language
      • 008/35-37
      • 041 field
      • 546 field
    • Do not add another characteristic to differentiate one such expression from another.  For example: do not differentiate one translation of Shakespeare’s Hamlet in French from another French translation; do not differentiate one arrangement of Berlioz’ Corsaire from another arrangement.


    Expression Quiz

    List of questions, answers, and quizzes on Expression from Library and Information Science Questions Answers Quizzes. Please visit this collection and locate questions given below under the heading "Unit V" where you will also find their URLs. having answers and further explanations.
    • Which of these are the ways in which a work can be 'expressed'?










    SEE ALSO


    REFERENCES

     1. RDA Toolkit (Beta). https://beta.rdatoolkit.org/Glossary (accessed February 8, 2020).

    2. Library of Congress. RDA: Module 3 -- Identifying Expressions and Describing Content.  https://www.loc.gov/catworkshop/RDA%20training%20materials/LC%20RDA%20Training/Module3ExpressionsAndContentSept12.doc (accessed February 8, 2020).



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    • Expression
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    Last Updated
    • 2020-02-08
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    • 2020-02-08


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