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December 2025 Vocabulary Update
The RBMS Controlled Vocabulary for Rare Materials Cataloging (CVRMC) and RBMS Relationship Designators have been updated, and new terms are available for use. The new term added to CVRMC in this update is: Notated music waste New Relationship Designators added in this update are: cover artist dust jacket artist Additionally, there is one updated Relationship…
Cuir-ciselé bindings [Scope Note Project]
The following term is part of a project to generate scope notes for undefined binding terms. Because these terms already exist in the vocabulary and have established usage, discussion should focus on the scope note and any proposed changes. The term itself will only be changed in special cases. Term: Cuir-ciselé bindings Scope Note: Use for…
Tortoise shell bindings [Scope Note Project]
The following term is part of a project to generate scope notes for undefined binding terms. Because these terms already exist in the vocabulary and have established usage, discussion should focus on the scope note and any proposed changes. The term itself will only be changed in special cases. Term: Tortoise shell bindings Scope Note: Use…
Leather doublures [Scope Note Project]
The following term is part of a project to generate scope notes for undefined binding terms. Because these terms already exist in the vocabulary and have established usage, discussion should focus on the scope note and any proposed changes. The term itself will only be changed in special cases. Term: Leather doublures Scope Note: Use for…
Doublures [Scope Note Project]
The following term is part of a project to generate scope notes for undefined binding terms. Because these terms already exist in the vocabulary and have established usage, discussion should focus on the scope note and any proposed changes. The term itself will only be changed in special cases. Term: Doublures Scope Note: Use for the…
Headbands [Scope Note Project]
The following term is part of a project to generate scope notes for undefined binding terms. Because these terms already exist in the vocabulary and have established usage, discussion should focus on the scope note and any proposed changes. The term itself will only be changed in special cases. Term: Headbands Scope Note: Use for functional…
Endpapers [Scope Note Project]
The following term is part of a project to generate scope notes for undefined binding terms. Because these terms already exist in the vocabulary and have established usage, discussion should focus on the scope note and any proposed changes. The term itself will only be changed in special cases. Term: Endpapers Scope Note: Use for protective…
Vellum thongs (Bindings) [Scope Note Project]
The following term is part of a project to generate scope notes for undefined binding terms. Because these terms already exist in the vocabulary and have established usage, discussion should focus on the scope note and any proposed changes. The term itself will only be changed in special cases. Term: Vellum thongs (Bindings) Scope Note: Use…
Leather thongs (Bindings) [Scope Note Project]
The following term is part of a project to generate scope notes for undefined binding terms. Because these terms already exist in the vocabulary and have established usage, discussion should focus on the scope note and any proposed changes. The term itself will only be changed in special cases. Term: Leather thongs (Bindings) Scope Note: Use…
Alum tawed thongs (Bindings) [Scope Note Project]
The following term is part of a project to generate scope notes for undefined binding terms. Because these terms already exist in the vocabulary and have established usage, discussion should focus on the scope note and any proposed changes. The term itself will only be changed in special cases. Term: Alum tawed thongs (Bindings) Scope Note:…