Module 32. Microform Serials
Contents
Module 32. Introduction, Discussion Points, References, and Definitions of Terms
32.1. Decisions that affect the bibliographic treatment of microforms
32.1.1. Is the microform an original or a reproduction?
c. How to distinguish original from reproduction microforms
32.1.2. Is the microform a serial?
32.1.3. Will the record reflect a service copy alone or a preservation master?
32.2. Cataloging original microforms
32.2.1. Description
a. Chief source
b. Title statement (field 245)
c. Uniform title (fields 130 and 240)
d. Publication, distribution, etc. (field 260)
e. Physical description (field 300)
32.2.2. Special problems
Examples of original microform records
Figure 32.1. Original microform
Figure 32.2. Original microform: change of format
Figure 32.3. Original microform: abbreviated title
32.3. Cataloging reproduction microforms
32.3.1. A brief history of the "multiple versions" issue and the cataloging of reproductions
32.3.2. Methods of cataloging reproductions
a. Cloning
b. Transcription from catalog cards
d. Prospective cataloging and queuing
32.3.3. Description of reproductions
a. Chief source
c. Title statement (field 245)
d. Uniform title (fields 130 and 240)
g. Publication, distribution area (field 260)
h. Designation/Description based on note (fields 362 and 500)
i. Physical description (field 300)
j. Series (fields 4XX and 8XX)
k. Notes
l. Field 533
n. Fixed fields
o. Call numbers and control numbers
32.3.4. Changes
a. Previously undetected changes
32.3.5. Special problems
c. Multiple titles filmed together
Examples of reproduction microform records
Figure 32.4. Commercial reproduction
Figure 32.5. Preservation reproduction
Figure 32.6a. Cloning: Hard copy record
Figure 32.6b. Cloning: Microfilm record
Figure 32.7. Latest entry and successive entries
Figure 32.8. Latest entry record
Figure 32.9. Reproduction cataloged originally
Figure 32.10. Changes in micropublisher
Figure 32.11. LAC record created according to AACR2 Chapter 11
Figure 32.12. Reprint of reprint
Figure 32.13. Microform sets
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