Graphic Materials - Rules for Describing Original Items and Historical Collections: Contents

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Content: Copyright 1982-1996 US Library of Congress

Preface

Introduction

0. General Rules

1. Title and Statement of Responsibility Area

2. Publication, Distribution, etc., Area

3. Physical Description Area

4. Series Area

5. Note Area

Appendix A: Guidelines for Recording Probable and Uncertain Dates

Appendix B: Abbreviations

Appendix C: Glossary

Examples

Index

See also:

MARC 21 Formats

Cataloger's Reference Shelf

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The information contained in this section of the Cataloger's Reference Shelf is based on Graphic Materials - Rules for Describing Original Items and Historical Collections, compiled by Elisabeth W. Betz; Cataloging Distribution Service, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.; 1982. Includes 1996 Updates based on the Cataloger's Desktop CD, Issue 4, 1997. See the disclaimer .