Module 9. Edition Statement (field 250)
The word "edition" on publications may convey many things. The edition statement, when given in a serial bibliographic record, has a very specific meaning which will be decided in this module. The edition statement constitutes area 2 of the cataloging record and is input in field 250.
This module will discuss:
How the word "edition" is defined for serials
Situations in which an edition statement is given for serials
Types of serials issued in editions
Use of the 250 field in conjunction with other fields in the cataloging record
How to record the edition statement
Notes that relate to edition statements
Special problems involving edition statements
9.1. Serials issued in editions
9.2. When to record an edition statement
9.3. Recording the edition statement
9.4. Use of the edition statement with other fields in the record
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