Cataloger's Reference Shelf
Graphic Materials - Rules for Describing Original Items and Historical
Collections
0E. Language and Script of the Description (General Rules)
0E1. In the following areas, give transcribed information in the language and script (wherever practicable) in which it appears:
Title and statement of responsibility area
Publication, distribution, etc., area
Series area
0E2. Replace symbols or other matter that cannot be reproduced by the typographical facilities available ( FN 4) with a cataloger’s description in square brackets. Make an explanatory note, if necessary.
0E3. In general, give interpolations into the above-mentioned areas in the language and script of the other data in those areas. Exceptions are:
prescribed interpolations and abbreviations;
general material designations;
other forms of the place of publication, etc.;
statements of function of the publisher, distributor, etc.
0E4. Give any other element (other than titles and quotations in the note area) in English.
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