[PREAMBLE. Editions of looseleaf publications generally fall into one of the following categories:

In toto replacement editions issued at frequent intervals. These are cataloged as serials if they meet the criteria for serials (see Introduction).

In toto replacement editions issued at infrequent intervals. A separate bibliographic record is prepared for each edition. The edition statement is recorded according to the rules stated below.

Gradual replacement editions, i.e., at some point of updating the author or publisher considers the work to constitute a new edition, although no in toto physical replacement is taking place; instead a replacement title page carrying a new edition statement is received with a shipment of updates. A single bibliographic record is prepared for these. The source for recording the edition statement for these is the latest replacement title page or its substitute.]

2A. Preliminary Rule

2B. Edition Statement

2C. Statements of Responsibility Relating to the Edition

2D. Statements Relating to a Named Revision of an Edition

2E. Statements of Responsibility Relating to a Named Revision of an Edition

See also:

Cataloging Rules for the Description of Looseleaf Publications: Contents