Give variant title added entries/notes for titles that differ significantly from the title proper when the differences will affect searching and retrieval.

Avoid giving variant title access to titles that are general, unsearchable, or that are essentially the same as the title proper.

Do not give a date ($f) when coding a variant title with second indicator "0" or "1."

Give an added entry for the title proper when entry is under a corporate or conference name and when a uniform title is given for a translation or language edition.

Do not give an added entry for the title proper when entry is under a uniform title that is essentially the same as the title proper, or when the title is the main entry.

Use field 246 for variations of the title proper ( 245 ); use fields 730 , 740 , 700 , 710 , or 711 for titles of sections within the serial or related works.

See also:

Module 7.  Variant Titles and Title Added Entries (Fields 246, 245 and 730/740/700-711)