9.32 — Manifestation described in
Contents:
- 9.32.1 Element information
- 9.32.2 RDA definition and scope
- 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 describes a manifestation.
9.32.31 References to published descriptions
9.32.31.1 Give references to published descriptions in bibliographies or other authoritative 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.
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:
Manifestation described in: English short title catalogue, T60996
Example:
Manifestation described in: 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:
Manifestation described in: Catalogue des incunables alsaciens de la Bibliothèque nationale et universitaire de Strasbourg, 277
Example:
Manifestation described in: Abbey, J.R. Travel in aquatint and lithography, 1770-1860
Example:
Manifestation described in: Blanck, J. Bibliography of American literature
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. Cf. IV:2, 9093
