1.2.15.2 Original dimensions
[type of data: composed data (literal); not repeatable]
When known and when important to the users of the catalog, indicate the original dimensions of the work as follows.
Material | Dimensions | Example |
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audio cartridges, cassettes, computer cassettes | length and height of the face of the cartridge followed by the gauge (width) of the tape | 7 1/4 x 3 1/2 in., 1/4 in. tape |
cards, cartographic models, flipcharts, maps, microfiches, overhead transparencies, microfiche cassettes, sheets, slides | height by width | 12 x 17 cm. |
computer cartridges | length of the side of the cartridge that is to be inserted into the machine | 3 1/2 in. |
discs, audiotape or computer tape reels, globes | diameter of the disc, reel, or globe | 12 in. |
film, filmstrip, video, and microfilm cartridges, cassettes, filmstrips and filmslips, film, videotape, or microfilm reels, film or microfilm rolls | gauge (width) of the film or tape | 35 mm. ; 1/2 in. |
still images | height by width, diameter, or other dimensions as appropriate | 28 x 36 cm. |
volumes | height | 18 cm. |