1F. Single sheet publications

1F1. For single sheet publications, take information for the title and statement of responsibility area from the recto and/or the verso of the sheet without bracketing.

1F2. Generally transcribe the data presented beginning with the first line of printing. If the printing is arranged in columns with no data preceding the body of the text, begin the transcription with the top line of the extreme left column (extreme right column in the case of languages that are read right-left). Generally retain in the transcription dates, addresses, and other data necessary for identification. Use judgment, but in case of doubt, start the transcription with the first element. If the first element on the sheet is not integrated with the succeeding material and is an element such as one of the following, however, begin the transcription after it (without using the mark of omission):

If the first element has been omitted, generally indicate the nature and position of the omitted material in a note.

1F3. If there is a word or phrase obviously intended as the chief title of the publication that is not the first line of printing, transcribe it as the entire title proper , omitting elements appearing before it on the page without the mark of omission. (In general, this instruction would be applied only when such a title is not integrated grammatically with the rest of the data, is set off typographically, and has as its sole function the naming of the piece as a whole.) When such a title is selected, also give in a note at least the first five words of the first line or printing as described above. In case of doubt as to the selection of the chief title, start the transcription with the first line as described above.

1F4. If a caption title is present, normally transcribe this title in full. If there is no caption title, transcribe the data at least until a relatively distinctive word or phrase is included. If the distinctive word or phrase is not near the beginning of the transcription, less important words or phrases ahead of it may be omitted, using the mark of omission. Do not, however, abridge the transcription before the sixth word. If the data are very lengthy, end the transcription at the first grammatically acceptable place after the caption title or the distinctive word or phrase; the omitted material may be summarized in a note.

1F5. Information transcribed from single sheet publication will generally not lend itself to the application of the punctuation prescribed in 1A1 for the title and statement of responsibility area. If, however, the information can be separated clearly and unmistakably into title proper, other title information, or statement of responsibility without any transposition, supply the prescribed punctuation.

1F6. If there are two or more works printed on a single sheet having a collective title, transcribe only the collective title as the title proper. Make a formal or informal contents note for the works.

1F7. If there are two or more works printed on a single sheet that does not have a collective title, transcribe as the title statement the first title or opening words of the text. Make a formal or informal contents note and include it in the titles of the additional works. If the sheet is printed on both sides and it is impossible to determine which side should be read first, make a separate cataloging record for each side of the sheet, and include a formal "With, on verso:" note in each record (cf. 7C19 ).

1F8. If there are two or more works printed on a single sheet and each has its own imprint or there is other conclusive evidence that they were intended to be separately issued, make a separate catalog record for each work that was intended to be issued separately. Include a formal "With:" note in each record (see 7C19 ) indicating that the works were printed on a single sheet and that they were "intended to be separated." If there are two or more works printed on a single sheet giving the appearance that they were possibly intended to be separated, but there is no conclusive evidence that this is the case, follow the provisions of 1F7, and include a note indicating that they were "possibly intended to be separated."

See also:

1. Title and Statement of Responsibility Area