5B6. Multiple sequences of numbering
When the numbering within a sequence changes (e.g., from roman to arabic numerals), give each differently numbered part of the sequence. Example 1
When the publication has duplicate sequences of paging, as is sometimes the case with publications having parallel texts, give both pagings and make an explanatory note. Example 2
When a volume has groups of pages numbered in opposite directions, as is sometimes the case with publications having texts in two languages, give the pagings of the various sections in order, starting from the title page
selected for cataloging. If necessary, make a note clarifying the situation. Example 3
When a volume has a pagination of its own and also bears the pagination of a larger publication of which it is a part, give the paging of the individual volume in this area and the continuous paging in a note. Example 4
When the pages, leaves, or columns of a publication are numbered as part of a larger sequence (e.g., one volume of a multivolume publication) or the copy appears to be an incomplete part of a whole (see also 5B12
for incompleteness at end), give the number of the first and the last numbered page, leaf, or column. Generally precede the numbers with the word or abbreviation indicating pages, leaves, or columns. Example 5
When a publication contains more than three sequences of numbered or more than five sequences of numbered and unnumbered pages or leaves, preferably give all of the sequences. If it is not practicable to give all the sequences, then employ one of the following methods:
Give the total number of pages or leaves followed by "in various pagings" or "in various foliations." Example 6
When one of the sequences is clearly the main sequence, give the main sequence and the total number of other pages or leaves. Example 7
Give one of the designations used for publications issued in more than one physical unit (cf. 5B16
). Example 8
When one of these alternative methods is employed, optionally give all of the sequences in a note.
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