9.32 — Manifestation described by
Contents:
- 9.32.1 Element information
- 9.32.2 RDA definition and scope
- 9.32.3 General rule
- 9.32.31 References to published descriptions
- 9.32.32 Absence of a description in a reference source
9.32.1 Element information
9.32.1.2 Sources of information
9.32.2 RDA definition and scope
9.32.2.1 A work that is a description of a manifestation.
9.32.3 General rule
9.32.3.1 Make a note on a work that describes a manifestation according to the instructions below. In most cases, notes are optional (designated by “if considered important”). Some notes are required (designated by “always”).
9.32.31 References to published descriptions
9.32.31.1 Always give references to published descriptions in bibliographic or reference sources if these have been used to supply elements of the description. Use the form and punctuation conventions recommended by Standard Citation Forms for Rare Materials Cataloging.
Example:
Bartsch, A. Peintre graveur, VII, no. 139
Example:
Barbier, A.A. Dictionnaire des ouvrages anonymes (3. éd.), II, col. 1327
Example:
Goff, F.R. Incunabula in American libraries, R332
Example:
Wing, D.G. Short-title catalogue of books printed in England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and British America, and of English books printed in other countries, 1641-1700 (2nd ed. 1994), A3060A
Example:
Adams, H.M. Catalogue of books printed on the continent of Europe, 1501-1600, in Cambridge libraries, H248
Example:
Livingston, L.S. Franklin and his press at Passy, 28
9.32.31.2 Make other references to published descriptions if considered important. Such references are especially useful whenever the cited source would serve to distinguish an edition (or variant) from similar editions (or variants), substantiate information provided by the cataloger, or provide a more detailed description of the manifestation being cataloged.
Example:
English short title catalogue, R202112
Example:
Short-title catalogue of books printed in Italy and of Italian books printed in other countries from 1465 to 1600 now in the British Museum, page 269
Example:
Smith, D. Bibliography of the writings of Helvétius, pages 127-133
Example:
Moore, J.R. Checklist of the writings of Daniel Defoe (2nd ed.), 181
Example:
Evans, C. American bibliography, 29055
Example:
Pollard, A.W. Short-title catalogue of books printed in England, Scotland, & Ireland and of English books printed abroad, 1475-1640 (2nd ed.), 25597
9.32.32 Absence of a description in a reference source
9.32.32.1 Make a note to indicate that a description of the manifestation being cataloged does not appear in a specific reference source only if the manifestation fits the scope for that source and the source purports to be comprehensive for its scope. Preface the note with the words “Not in” and a colon. Use the form and punctuation conventions recommended by Standard Citation Forms for Rare Materials Cataloging.
Example:
Not in: Bibliothèque nationale (France). Catalogue de l’histoire de la Révolution française
