Descriptive Cataloging of Monographs

1. Descriptive Cataloging of Monographs 4. AACR2: Sources of Information for Description Unit 4

2. Sources of Information for Books (General) • Cataloging description is based primarily on the book itself (not, for example, on a bibliographic citation or a dealer’s description) • Descriptive elements for some key areas are limited to the parts of the book where information is presented formally: title page, cover, colophon, verso t.p., series t.p. (but generally not the table of contents, the preface, the book jacket or the slipcase) Unit 4

3. Chief Source of Information • AACR2 1.0A; 2.0B • Chief source: primary source of information used for description • 2.0B: “The chief source of information for printed monographs is the title page, or, if there is no title page, the source from within the publication that is used as a substitute for it.” Unit 4

4. Title Page Substitute [2.0B1] • “Use the part of the item supplying the most complete information” • CAUTION: book jacket or slip case cannot be used as a title page substitute • “Specify the part used as a title page substitute in a note.” <required for core> • If the title runs from one page to the next, treat the combined pages as the title page Unit 4

5. If there is no title page, use the source in the book with the most information: Cover (but not the book jacket) Spine Running Title Caption Title Colophon If a substitute is used, make a note about the source The title & statement of responsibility area is not bracketed when a title page substitute is used If there is no information in the book, the information can be taken from anywhere (e.g. the slip cover) Title Page Substitutes Unit 4

6. Definitions (LCRI) • Cover. “"Cover" in the list of sources means pages 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the cover, both flaps of the cover, and the spine.“—LCRI Appendix D Glossary [under “Preliminaries”] • Colophon. “For books, a colophon is a statement appearing at the end of the printed  matter of a book, i.e., at the foot of the last page or on another leaf  at the end of the book.  Books with paper covers may carry a colophon on the recto or verso of the back cover.  The colophon gives information about its printing; it may also give the book's author and title.  In a few cases the colophon may give information about the publishing of the book instead of, or in addition to, information about printing.”—LCRI Appendix D Unit 4

7. Definitions (Appendix D) • These categories are rare in modern publishing, but may be encountered with special & area collections: • Caption title. “A title given at the beginning of the first page of the text or, in the case of a musical score, immediately above the opening bars of the music.”—Appendix D • Running title. “A title, or abbreviated title, that is repeated at the head or foot of each page or leaf.”—Appendix D Unit 4

8. Examples (Title Page Substitute) Unit 4

9. Examples (Substitute vs. Variant)

10. Multiple Title Pages • The rules for substitute title pages do not apply if there are multiple title pages; for multiple title pages consult 1.0A3 & the LCRI. Highlights: • If a title runs from one page to the next, the combined pages are treated as a single title page [1.0A3 a) iv.] • Examples of multiple title pages: translation with added title page in the original language, bilingual dictionaries; reprint editions Unit 4

11. Title Runs Over Two Pages Unit 4

12. Separate Title Pages in Different Languages • Scenario: book with two distinct (non-overlapping) title pages, one in German, one in Arabic; text is in German • 1.0A3 a) ii. (a): If the book is in one language or one predominant language, use the t.p. in that language. • Use the German t.p. as the basis for description (245, 250, 260) ; make a 246 15 for the Arabic title Unit 4

13. Separate Title Pages: Example Unit 4

14. Bilingual Dictionaries with Separate Title Pages • 1.0A3 a) ii) (c). LCRI: “When the item is a bilingual dictionary or other work not involving ‘original language’ or translation … select the source in the language or script of the issuing body.” Unit 4

15. Bilingual Dictionaries with Separate Title Pages Unit 4

16. Multiple Title Pages: Reprints • Scenario: book is a reprint, with a title page for the reprint and a reproduction of the original title page • Consult 1.0A3 a) iii.: “prefer the source with the later date” • Use the reprint t.p. as the chief source Unit 4

17. Title Pages for Multiparts (1.0A3) • If there is a title page for the multipart set and a separate title page for the individual volume, use the title page for the set if you are making a bibliographic record for the set (1.0A3 a., i) • Use the title page of the first or earliest part of the multipart as the chief source (1.03 b.) • if a later volume is used for cataloging, and the first or earliest part is received after cataloging, the description is revised to match the first/earliest volume (1.0A3 b.) • Use the title page of the individual volume if you are cataloging an individual volume (1.0A3 a., i.) Unit 4

18. Prescribed Sources • Each descriptive area is assigned a prescribed source or sources • If information cannot be found on a prescribed source, it is enclosed in [brackets] • A descriptive element can be bracketed even though the area as a whole is not bracketed • If there is more than one prescribed source, and the information varies, follow the order provided in AACR2 for the area’s prescribed sources • Bracketed information is not justified in notes Unit 4

19. Prescribed Sources for Books (2.0B2) Unit 4

20. Prescribed Sources Terminology • “Preliminaries” • AACR2 Glossary: “The title page(s) of an item, the verso of the title page(s), any pages preceding the title page(s), and the cover.” • LCRI for the definition above: “Cover in the list of sources means pages 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the cover, both flaps of the cover, and the spine.” • “Any source” • Bracket not used if the source is not from the book • Inferred pagination is bracketed Unit 4

21. Chief source: rules are applied when there is no title page and you need to decide on a substitute Choose list of designated sources on the book (2.0B1) over information outside the book From the list, choose the source with the most complete information No bracketing for t.p. substitutes For substitutes, note for source is required Prescribed source: for areas other than the title or elements of the title, rules are applied when information varies on different sources on the book Prescribed sources listed in 2.0B2 Based on order of priority for sources in 2.0B2 listing Bracket information not from the list Source note is not made Distinction Between Chief Source and Prescribed Source Unit 4

22. Example (Prescribed Source) Unit 4

23. Example (Prescribed Source) Unit 4

24. Example (Prescribed Sources) • Sources checked for edition statement: • Edition statement on title page: NONE • Edition information on cover, verso of the title page, colophon: NONE • From preface of the book: “In this second revised edition …” [abbreviated form: 2nd rev. ed.] • Should you record this information in 250, and if so, what? Unit 4

25. Example (Prescribed Sources) • Title of series on title page: Collection Figura • Title of series on (otherwise blank) page preceding the title page: Figura • How would you transcribe the series in 4xx? Unit 4

26. Example (Prescribed Sources) • Sources checked for series title: • Page with series title preceding the book title page: NONE • Title of series on monograph title page: NOT GIVEN • Title of series on verso of the title page: New voices from Europe and beyond • Title of series on cover: New voices from Europe & beyond • What form is transcribed in 4xx? Unit 4

27. Summary • Chief source: title page if available; if not, substitute with the part of the book with the fullest information • 1.0A3 & the RI: special rules for books with multiple title pages, e.g. added t.p., bilingual dictionaries, reprint editions & multiparts • Prescribed source: follow 2.0B2 order of priority; information from a non-prescribed source is placed in brackets Unit 4