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Library of Congress Rule Interpretations
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Library of Congress Rule Interpretations
12.5B. Extent of item (including specific material designation)
Table of Contents:
Updating Loose-Leafs:
Note: Prior to Dec. 1, 2002, the number of volumes was included for updating loose-leafs that were still in progress. LC/PCC practice: Generally, do not update those records.
If the updating loose-leaf includes transfer volumes, describe the extent in terms of "loose-leaf" and "transfer."
300 ## $a v. (loose-leaf), v. (transfer)
Serials: Bibliographic vs. Physical Volumes (Ceased Printed Serial)
When recording the extent of item for a printed serial, record bibliographic rather than physical units. Exception: For a reprinted serial, record the number of physical volumes (cf. LCRI 12.0B1).
The following examples illustrate the difference between bibliographic and physical units:
300 ## $a 4 v.
310 ## $a Annual
362 0# $a 1980-1984.
515 ## $a Each edition issued in 2 vols.
515 ## $a Vol. for 1981 not published.
300 ## $a 2 v.
362 0# $a Vol. 1, no. 1 (Jan. 1986)-v. 2, no. 3 (Mar. 1987)
300 ## $a 22 v.
362 0# $a No. 1-no. 22.
300 ## $a 12 v.
362 0# $a No. 1-no. 12.
515 ## $a No. 8/9 issued in combined form.
300 ## $a 140 v.
362 0# $a Vol. 1-v. 142.
515 ## $a Vols. 89 and 92 not published.
300 ## $a 2 v.
362 0# $a Jan. 1987-May 1988.
300 ## $a 1 v.
362 0# $a Jan./Feb. 1985-Nov./Dec. 1985.
Reprint example:
300 ## $a 4 v.
362 0# $a 1945-1961.
580 ## $a Reprint. Originally published: New York : Columbia University Press, 1945-1961.
Serials: Post -Publication Details
In recording bibliographic details for items that have been, or will be, bound by someone other than the publisher, formulate volume and illustration statements in the physical description and note areas based on the item as issued by the publisher, rather than as bound after publication.
Updating Loose-Leafs:
If the updating loose-leaf consisted of both numbered and unnumbered volumes, record in the extent statement the total number of volumes. If it is important to indicate the presence of unnumbered volumes, make a note (see rule 12.7B12). Prior to Dec. 1, 2002, only the numbered volumes were recorded in the extent statement.
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