1.4D1.

Government Printers:

When a government printer or government printing office is named on the item and there is no evidence that its function is not that of a publisher or distributor, record it as the publisher. If, however, another body also appears on the item and the government printing office is named only in a less prominent position unaccompanied by a statement of printing or distribution, the likelihood is greater that it functions only as printer and that the body is the publisher.

Privately Printed Works:

For cataloging purposes, treat privately printed works as published works even if they have been distributed only to a very limited group (e.g., a keepsake for dinner guests or a Christmas greeting for friends). Treat the person or body issuing the item, whether a commercial publisher, a private press, or a person or group for whom it may have been printed, as the publisher. If it is stated in the item that it has been privately printed, this fact may be expressed in a note, usually quoted. (Note: Private presses should be considered publishers of the items they print if there is not evidence to the contrary in the item or in reference sources consulted.)

See also:

1.4D. Name of publisher, distributor, etc.