Bibliographic Cataloging: 074 GPO Item Number
Item numbers provide a way for Federal depository libraries to select the documents they are to receive. Individual documents or groups of related documents of interest to the users of a particular depository library are selected by this means. Item numbers are recorded in the cataloging records for documents which are distributed to depository libraries, including online… Read MoreLSCM Pilot Projects Opportunity 2: Apply Beginning March 1, 2022
LSCM Pilot Projects Opportunity 2: Apply Beginning March 1, 2022
Library Services & Content Management (LSCM) is pleased to announce the next LSCM Pilot Project opportunity with Federal depository libraries in support of the Federal…
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Bibliographic Cataloging: General MARC Field PoliciesFormats, Modes of Issuance, EtcConsult and follow the instructions in the specific sections (serials, congressional publications, etc.) of the Cataloging Guidelines as well as those below.PunctuationPCC Policy on ISBD PunctuationA new Program for Cooperative Cataloging (PCC) policy on ISBD punctuation began April 8, 2019, as announced in Guidelines for Implementing New… Read MoreBibliographic Cataloging: MonographsRelated Chapters/SectionsBibliographic Cataloging:OverviewGeneral PoliciesGeneral MARC Field PoliciesCongressional Publications074 GPO Item Number086 SuDoc NumberTechnical ReportsFixed FieldsDtSt: Type of Date/Publication StatusCode e - Detailed dateOnly use code “e” for technical reports.When adapting an existing record for a monograph that is not a technical report… Read MoreRegion 3 Personnel Directory (irregular) (MF)Export Selected WEBTech NotesExport as CSV
Access to Federal Depository Library Collections and ServicesThe U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) is monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and its impact on Federal depository libraries. Libraries have closured or placed restrictions on access and should continue to address their situation as appropriate. These actions are taking place for the safety of library employees and patrons. In a letter sent to all… Read More |