0E. Punctuation
Precede each area, other than the first, by a period-space-dash-space ( -- ) unless the area begins a new paragraph.
Precede or enclose each occurrence of an element of an area with standard punctuation as prescribed in these rules.
Precede each mark of prescribed punctuation by a space and follow it by a space, except for the comma, period, and opening and closing parentheses and square brackets. The comma, period, and closing parenthesis and square bracket are not preceded by a space; the opening parenthesis and square bracket are not followed by a space.
Precede the first element of each area, other than the first element of the first area or the first element of an area beginning a new paragraph, by a period-space-dash-space. If paragraphing is used, end paragraphs with normal punctuation (usually the period).
Generally follow conventions of modern punctuation in transcribing information according to these rules, except where ISBD marks of punctuation provide the punctuation. Otherwise, common sense may be used in transcribing or omitting punctuation found in the source. Optionally, record all of the punctuation that is found in the source of information. When this option is chosen, always give the prescribed punctuation as well, even if this results in double punctuation. Example 1
Whenever the mark of omission is used, generally give it with a space on either side ( ... ). When indicating lacunae in the source, enclose the mark of omission in square brackets ( [...] ).
When an entire element or area is not present in the source, hence not transcribed, omit the corresponding prescribed punctuation from the transcription and do not use the mark of omission.
When omitting information from the source that is not considered part of any area (pious invocations, etc.; cf. 1A2
) and not grammatically connected, do not use the mark of omission.
Indicate an interpolation (i.e., data taken from outside the prescribed source(s) of information) by enclosing it in square brackets. Indicate a conjectural interpolation by adding a question mark after the data, within the square brackets.
When adjacent elements within one area are to be enclosed in square brackets, generally enclose them in one set of square brackets. Example 2
When the brackets are due to interpolations such as corrections (cf. 0J2
), however, use separate pairs of brackets. Example 3
When adjacent elements are in different areas, enclose each element in a set of square brackets. Example 4
When a virgule ( / ) is used as a comma, either transcribe it as a comma or omit it. If desired, make a note to indicate the presence of the virgule in the source.
Do not transcribe the punctuation marks ... or [ ] when present in the source; replace them by -- and ( ) respectively.
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