Module 8. Summary (Module 8. Numbering - Fields 362, 500)
Every AACR2
serial
record must indicate which issue the description is based on, whether
it be the first or the earliest available. With the exception of unnumbered
series, this is done in terms of numbering. (In the case
of unnumbered series, it is accomplished by citing the analytic
title or name and title.)
When the first issue is in hand,
give the numbering in field 362 0; when the first issue is not in hand,
give the numbering of the earliest issue consulted in a "Description
based on" note (field 500).
When the last issue is in hand,
give its numbering to close field 362 0; when the last issue is not in
hand, but information about it is known, give the information as a note
(field 362 1).
When more than one issue is in
hand at the time of initial cataloging, or when making subsequent changes
to the record based on later issues, add or update an existing "Latest
issue consulted" note.
The numbering may consist of a
number, a date, or both but at least one must uniquely identify the issue.
Numbering may be taken from any
source in the resource without the use of brackets.
The numerical and chronological designations may be taken from different
sources.
The chronological designation
may be pieced together from different sources, as may the numerical designation
when it is clear that both parts consititute the numeric designation.
In general, transcribe the designation
as it appears on the piece but apply AACR2
guidelines for capitalization, abbreviations, and roman numerals. Punctuation
is more flexible with the 2002 revision.
Give alternative designations
only when they appear on the same source with the primary designation.
When numbering goes back to "1",
treat as a successive designation and give the new numbering in field
362 (when first issue with that numbering is in hand).
When numbering is added, dropped,
or changed but does not go back to "1", treat as a change in
numbering (i.e., note may be given in field 515).
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