Preface

Introduction

0.  General Rules

1.  Title and Statement of Responsibility Area

2.  Publication, Distribution, etc., Area

3.  Physical Description Area

4.  Series Area

5.  Note Area

Appendix A:  Guidelines for Recording Probable and Uncertain Dates

Appendix B:  Abbreviations

Appendix C:  Glossary

Examples

Index

See also:

Cataloger's Reference Shelf

Source:  The information contained in this section of the Cataloger's Reference Shelf is based on Graphic Materials - Rules for Describing Original Items and Historical Collections, compiled by Elisabeth W. Betz; Cataloging Distribution Service, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.; 1982.  Includes 1996-1997 Updates, revised 2002, based on the Library of Congress web site.  See the disclaimer.