Cataloger's Reference Shelf
CONSER Cataloging Manual
Cataloger's Reference Shelf
CONSER Cataloging Manual
17.1.1. Factors that affect cataloging
The two most important factors that determine the number of records created are:
Whether the titles are the same
or different
The designation
system of the serial, i.e., whether all titles share
the same numbering scheme or each has its own
Other facts that might influence the decision are:
Whether the works are intended
to be used together or whether they stand alone as separate items.
Whether the items may be purchased
separately
The frequency of occurrence of
the related item
Whether or not both items have
the same publisher
Presence of sequential pagination
The impact on serial check-in
See also: