When creating or upgrading records for online resources, do not include:
For more information about provider-neutral cataloging of online resources, see Program for Cooperative Cataloging (PCC) Provider-Neutral E-Resource MARC Record Guidelines .
Information related to digital preservation projects is provided in fields 506 , 533 , 538 , and 583 with subfield ǂ5 added.
506 | 0 | ǂ3 Use copy ǂf Restrictions unspecified ǂ2 star ǂ5 MiAaHDL | |
533 | Electronic reproduction. ǂb [Place of publication not identified] : ǂc HathiTrust Digital Library, ǂd 2011 ǂ5 MiAaHDL | ||
538 | Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. ǂu http://purl.oclc.org/DLF/benchrepro0212 ǂ5 MiAaHDL | ||
583 | 1 | digitized ǂc 2011 ǂh HathiTrust Digital Library ǂl committed to preserve ǂ2 pda ǂ5 MiAaHDL |
When the whole online resource described is available as open access, this information may be recorded in fields 506 and 856 .
506 | 0 | ǂ3 Some versions: ǂa Open access versions available from some providers ǂf open access ǂ2 coarar | |
856 | 4 | 0 | ǂu https://doi.org/10.4337/9781035325986 ǂ7 0 |
856 | 4 | 0 | ǂ3 VLeBooks ǂu https://www.vlebooks.com/vleweb/product/openreader?id=none&isbn=9781035325986 ǂ7 1 |
If the reproduction rights status applies to all provider versions represented by the record, this information may be recorded in field 540 .
540 | Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International ǂf CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 ǂ2 cc ǂu https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ |
Example of record for an online resource available from seven different providers:
DtSt | s | ||
Date1 | 2017 | ||
Ctry | ncu | ||
Form | o | ||
006 | m o d | ||
007 | c ǂb r ǂd c ǂe n ǂf u ǂg --- ǂh u ǂi n ǂj u ǂk u ǂl u | ||
040 | XXX ǂb eng ǂe rda ǂe pn ǂc XXX | ||
020 | 9781469631578 ǂq (electronic bk.) | ||
020 | 1469631571 ǂq (electronic bk.) | ||
020 | ǂz 9781469631561 ǂq (hardcover) | ||
020 | ǂz 1469631563 ǂq (hardcover) | ||
100 | 1 | Cutrer, Thomas W., ǂe author | |
245 | 1 | 0 | Theater of a separate war : ǂb the Civil War west of the Mississippi River, 1861-1865 / ǂc Thomas W. Cutrer |
264 | 1 | Chapel Hill : ǂb The University of North Carolina Press, ǂc [2017] | |
300 | 1 online resource (xiii, 588 pages) : ǂb map | ||
336 | text ǂb txt ǂ2 rdacontent | ||
337 | computer ǂb c ǂ2 rdamedia | ||
338 | online resource ǂb cr ǂ2 rdacarrier | ||
490 | 1 | The Littlefield history of the Civil War era | |
504 | Includes bibliographical references (pages 521-564) and index | ||
588 | 0 | Online version; title from title page (JSTOR, viewed December 15, 2017). | |
776 | 0 | 8 | ǂi Print version: ǂa Cutrer, Thomas W. ǂt Theater of a separate war. ǂd Chapel Hill : The University of North Carolina Press, [2017] ǂz 9781469631561 ǂw (DLC) 2016047324 ǂw (OCoLC)960279373 |
830 | 0 | Littlefield history of the Civil War era | |
856 | 4 | 0 | ǂ3 ebrary ǂu http://site.ebrary.com/id/11363877 |
856 | 4 | 0 | ǂ3 EBSCOhost ǂu https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=1487599 |
856 | 4 | 0 | ǂ3 JSTOR ǂu http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.5149/9781469631578_Cutrer |
856 | 4 | 0 | ǂ3 MyiLibrary ǂu http://www.myilibrary.com?id=1001865 |
856 | 4 | 0 | ǂ3 OverDrive ǂu https://www.overdrive.com/search?q=1A210B1F-ECBB-4DC3-8643-72FEAD51A623 |
856 | 4 | 0 | ǂ3 Project MUSE ǂu https://muse.jhu.edu/book/51627/ |
856 | 4 | 0 | ǂ3 ProQuest Ebook Central ǂu http://public.ebookcentral.proquest.com/choice/publicfullrecord.aspx?p=4825784 |
Photocopies are print reproductions that are produced using xerography or similar processes where the original source is a physical document. Print-on-demand (POD) reproductions are print reproductions that are not printed until an order is received. They are most often printed using digital techniques where the source is a digital document such as a PDF file, although the source may also have been issued as a physical document.
A photocopy or POD reproduction may be made in-house, or it may be ordered from a photocopy or POD service provider. The source of a photocopy or POD reproduction may itself be a reproduction.
Use the following provider-neutral instructions when cataloging photocopies and POD reproductions of textual materials, scores, and cartographic materials in WorldCat regardless of the cataloging rules used or the language of cataloging. This will result in a single bibliographic record that represents multiple photocopies and/or POD reproductions of the same original resource for any one language of cataloging. The resulting single bibliographic record will omit details about the photocopy or POD service provider as well as omitting details about its manufacture, extent, and size.
Do not apply this technique to regular print publications, republications, reprints, formal facsimile reproductions, etc., or to microform reproductions. Use this technique only when the contents of both the original resource and the photocopy or POD reproduction are identical.
Contrary to LC-PCC PS 1.11, also use this technique when cataloging a photocopy or POD reproduction of a book chapter or journal article. In case of doubt as to whether an item meets the criteria outlined above, do not apply this policy.
If there is an existing record for a photocopy or POD reproduction that is cataloged in accord with these provider-neutral instructions, use that existing record for a new photocopy or POD reproduction of the same resource.
If there is an existing record for a photcopy or POD reproduction that is not cataloged in accord with these provider-neutral instructions, you may revise the existing record to conform to this policy.
If there is no record for a photocopy or POD reproduction, but there is a record for the original resource, you may derive a new record from the existing record and edit the new record to conform to this policy without re-describing the original resource to conform to current cataloging instructions. Optionally, you may revise the description of the original resource in the new record to conform to current cataloging instructions.
Use one record for all photocopies and POD reproductions of the same original resource regardless of:
If you want to include provider-specific information, create or edit the record in accord with these provider-neutral guidelines, then follow the guidelines outlined in section 3.4.1, Copy- or Institution-Specific Information .
Code for regular print reproduction | |
Code for the country of the publisher or producer of the original found in fields and subfield ǂa | |
Code for the original resource | |
Code for the original resource | |
If the photocopy or POD reproduction is made by a commercial provider that assigns ISBNs to its reproductions, enter each ISBN in subfield ǂa in separate 020 fields. If the ISBN of the original resource is available, enter it in subfield ǂz in a separate 020 field. Include any qualifying information in subfield ǂq as needed. | |
Enter the commercial provider of a photocopy or POD reproduction as a source of acquisition in a separate 037 field as needed | |
Enter code for provider-neutral cataloging in subfield ǂe following any other instances of subfield ǂe (e.g., ) | |
Enter the title and statement of responsibility appropriate to the original resource if readily available | |
Enter the edition information appropriate to the original resource if readily available | |
Enter the cartographic mathematical information appropriate to the original resource if readily available | |
/ | Enter the publication information appropriate to the original resource if readily available |
Enter the physical description appropriate to the original resource if readily available | |
Enter the series appropriate to the original resource if readily available | |
Enter a print reproduction note per LC-PCC PS 1.11 without any details of the publication, physical description, series, or notes related to the photocopy or POD reproduction (e.g., ). Omit subfields ǂb, ǂc, ǂd, ǂe, ǂf, ǂm, and ǂn. | |
Omit the field | |
When deriving a record from the record for the original resource without re-describing the original, enter a note to indicate that the description is based on the original version record (e.g., ) | |
Enter data to link to the original resource if the photocopy or POD reproduction is in the same physical format. Use a relationship designator in subfield ǂi (e.g., ). | |
Enter data to link to the original resource if the photocopy or POD reproduction is in a different format, such as a printout of a PDF file published online. Use a relationship designator in subfield ǂi (e.g., ). |
For more information about cataloging photocopies and POD reproductions, see LC-PCC PS 1.11.
Example of photocopy and/or POD reproduction record:
DtSt | s | ||
Date1 | 1995 | ||
Ctry | enk | ||
Form | r | ||
040 | XXX ǂb eng ǂe rda ǂe pn ǂc XXX | ||
020 | ǂz 0415117003 | ||
020 | ǂz 9780415117005 | ||
100 | 1 | Bird, Graham, ǂd 1947- ǂe author | |
245 | 1 | 0 | IMF lending to developing countries : ǂb issues and evidence / ǂc Graham Bird |
264 | 1 | London : ǂb Routledge, ǂc 1995 | |
300 | x, 190 pages ; ǂc 22 cm | ||
490 | 1 | Development policy studies | |
504 | Includes bibliographical references (pages 179-184) and index | ||
533 | Print reproduction | ||
775 | 0 | 8 | ǂi Reproduction of (manifestation): ǂa Bird, Graham, 1947- ǂt IMF lending to developing countries. ǂd London : Routledge, 1995 ǂz 0415117003 ǂw (DLC) 94047967 ǂw (OCoLC)31737391 |
This section contains instructions for cataloging resources that are related to other publications, including the cataloging of "in" analytics, offprints and detached copies, supplementary and accompanying material, and parts of a multipart monograph or serial.
If a separate bibliographic record is needed for a component part, you may prepare an "in" analytic entry. A component part is a bibliographic unit that is physically contained in another bibliographic unit, referred to as the host item, in such a way that the host item must be identified to locate the component part (e.g., an article in a serial, a chapter or paper in a book, or a track on a sound recording).
Do not use "in" analytic cataloging conventions for:
Field 773 can be used for a single issue of a serial, a single volume of a multi-volume set, and a collection within a collection; however, these are not cataloged as "in" analytics.
Use field 773 for information about the host item. Use the following guidelines:
Code for the mode of issuance of the component (e.g., for monograph, for serial) | |
If place of publication information is available in field 773 subfield ǂd, code accordingly. Otherwise, code as for unknown. | |
Use date in field 773 subfields ǂd or ǂg as appropriate | |
Use for copyright article-fee code | |
/ | Do use field 260 or field 264 |
For records coded RDA or AACR2, record the extent in field 300 subfield ǂa and in field 773 | |
Use subfield ǂd when the host item is a monograph. Use subfield ǂg to record the location of the component part within a serial or multipart item |
In the case of host items that are serial or multi-volume in nature, information in subfield ǂg is necessary to point to the exact location of the component part within a bibliographic item.
Example when host item is a serial:
Type | a | ||
BLvl | a | ||
018 | 0027-9358/69/987654-32$0.95 | ||
100 | 1 | White, Peter T., ǂe author | |
245 | 1 | 0 | Satellites gave warning of Midwest floods / ǂc Peter T. White |
300 | pages 574-592 : ǂb illustrations ; ǂc 26 cm | ||
773 | 0 | 8 | ǂi Contained in (manifestation): ǂt National geographic. ǂg Volume 136, number 4 (October 1969) ǂx 0027-9358 ǂw (DLC) 87657516 ǂw (OCoLC)6451257 ǂ7 nnas |
Example when host item is a monograph:
Type | a | ||
BLvl | a | ||
100 | 1 | Mark, David, ǂd 1973- ǂe author | |
245 | 1 | 0 | Confrontation, bluster, and no compromise : ǂb the campaigns of Jesse Helms / ǂc David Mark |
300 | pages 91-110 ; ǂc 23 cm | ||
504 | Includes bibliographical references (pages 108-110) | ||
773 | 0 | 8 | ǂi Contained in (manifestation): ǂa Mark, David, 1973- ǂt Going dirty. ǂb Updated edition. ǂd Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2009] ǂz 9780742599864 ǂw (DLC) 2009006175 ǂw (OCoLC)304387911 ǂ7 p1am |
Example of a serial issued within a serial:
Type | a | ||
BLvl | b | ||
245 | 0 | 4 | The Washington monthly's annual college guide |
300 | parts : ǂb illustrations (some color) ; ǂc 28 cm | ||
310 | Annual | ||
362 | 0 | 2006- | |
580 | A special report published annually, 2006- in the September issue of: Washington monthly | ||
773 | 0 | 8 | ǂi Contained in (manifestation): ǂt Washington monthly ǂx 0043-0633 ǂw (DLC) 77004299 ǂw (OCoLC)1604513 ǂ7 nnas |
An offprint is a copy of an article, chapter, or portion of a publication reprinted from the same plates, file, or image, usually at the same time as the original but issued separately, with or without a cover. Traditionally, offprints have usually been intended for the author's personal use or limited distribution.
A detached copy is a copy of an article, chapter, or portion of a publication that has been removed from the original work.
Both offprints and detached copies may not have a title page but retain pagination from the original publication.
Separate bibliographic records may be created for offprints or detached copies.
Do not use "in" analytic cataloging conventions for offprints or detached copies.
Use the following guidelines for cataloging offprints and detached copies:
100 | 1 | Smiraglia, Richard P., ǂd 1952- ǂe author | |
245 | 1 | 0 | Music in the OCLC online union catalog : ǂb a review / ǂc by Richard P. Smiraglia and Arsen R. Papakhian |
264 | 1 | [Philadelphia] : ǂb Music Library Association, ǂc [1981] | |
264 | 4 | ǂc ©1981 | |
300 | pages 257-274 : ǂb illustrations ; ǂc 23 cm | ||
580 | Offprint: Notes (Music Library Association). Volume 38, no. 2 (December 1981) | ||
700 | 1 | Papakhian, A. Ralph ǂq (Arsen Ralph), ǂd 1948-2010 | |
787 | 1 | Music Library Association. ǂt Notes ǂg Volume 38, no. 2 (December 1981) ǂx 0027-4380 ǂw (DLC) 43045299 ǂw (OCoLC)1605994 |
100 | 1 | Fry, James W. ǂq (James Wilson), ǂd 1952- ǂe author | |
245 | 1 | 0 | LSA and LSCA, 1956-1973 : ǂb a legislative history / ǂc James W. Fry |
264 | 1 | [Urbana, Illinois] : ǂb [University of Illinois Graduate School of Library Science], ǂc 1975 | |
300 | pages 7-26 : ǂb illustrations ; ǂc 23 cm | ||
580 | Detached from: Library trends. Volume 24, number 1 | ||
787 | 1 | ǂt Library trends ǂg Volume 24, number 1 ǂx 0024-2594 ǂw (DLC) 54062638 ǂw (OCoLC)2313195 |
100 | 1 | Mowery, Robert L., ǂe author | |
245 | 1 | 4 | The Cutter classification : ǂb still at work / ǂc Robert L. Mowery |
264 | 1 | [Chicago] : ǂb [American Library Association], ǂc 1976 | |
300 | pages 154-156 ; ǂc 25 cm | ||
580 | Offprint: Library resources & technical services. Volume 20, no. 2 (spring 1976) | ||
787 | 1 | ǂt Library resources & technical services ǂg Volume 20, no. 2 (spring 1976) ǂx 0024-2527 ǂw (DLC) 59003198 ǂw (OCoLC)1696755 |
You may catalog supplementary items or accompanying material independently or dependently. When separate records are created for supplements, they are not considered duplicates to records for the entire work.
Do not use these guidelines for kits containing two or more categories of material, no one of which is predominant. Kits may also be single-medium packages of textual materials (e.g., lab kits).
Cataloging supplementary items and accompanying material independently
Cataloging independently refers to cataloging separate records for the supplementary or accompanying material.
Type | r | ||
245 | 0 | 0 | [Corduroy bear] |
264 | 1 | [Place of publication not identified] : ǂb [publisher not identified], ǂc [199-?] | |
300 | 1 stuffed toy bear : ǂb fabric, color ; ǂc 17 cm high |
Type | a | ||
100 | 1 | Freeman, Don, ǂd 1908-1978, ǂe author | |
245 | 1 | 0 | Corduroy / ǂc story and pictures by Don Freeman |
264 | 1 | New York, New York : ǂb Viking Press, ǂc 2008 | |
300 | 32, 8 unnumbered pages : ǂb color illustrations ; ǂc 25 x 28 cm | ||
500 | Some editions issued with a stuffed toy bear |
Cataloging supplementary items and accompanying material dependently
Cataloging dependently refers to cataloging the supplementary or accompanying material on the same record as the main item. If the supplement is in a different format, consider adding 006 field(s) to reflect fixed field coding of the supplementary item(s). It is not necessary to catalog a dependent supplement as a serial just because it has a stated frequency (e.g., an annual supplement to a monograph).
Type | a | ||
100 | 1 | Freeman, Don, ǂd 1908-1978, ǂe author | |
245 | 1 | 0 | Corduroy / ǂc story and pictures by Don Freeman |
264 | 1 | New York, New York : ǂb Viking Press, ǂc 2008 | |
300 | 32, 8 unnumbered pages : ǂb color illustrations ; ǂc 25 x 28 cm + ǂe 1 stuffed toy bear (fabric, color ; 17 cm high) |
You may catalog a volume or part of a multipart monograph or serial individually using a separate record or you may catalog the set on one record. When separate records are created for individual volumes or parts, they are not considered duplicate records for the entire multipart monograph or serial.
If a record for an item as a whole exists, you may create a record for a part and vice versa. For RDA cataloging, see instructions 1.5.2 and 1.5.3 and related LC-PCC PSs.
Example of a multipart resource cataloged as a set:
100 | 1 | Vollmann, William T., ǂe author | |
245 | 1 | 0 | Carbon ideologies / ǂc William T. Vollmann |
264 | 1 | New York, New York : ǂb Viking, ǂc [2018] | |
264 | 4 | ǂc ©2018 | |
300 | 2 volumes : ǂb illustrations, maps ; ǂc 25 cm | ||
505 | 0 | 0 | ǂg v. 1. ǂt No immediate danger -- ǂg v. 2. ǂt No good alternative |
Example of volume one cataloged on a separate record:
100 | 1 | Vollmann, William T., ǂe author | |
245 | 1 | 0 | No immediate danger / ǂc William T. Vollmann |
246 | 3 | Carbon ideologies : ǂb no immediate danger | |
264 | 1 | New York, New York : ǂb Viking, ǂc [2018] | |
264 | 4 | ǂc ©2018 | |
300 | xx, 601 pages : ǂb illustrations ; ǂc 25 cm | ||
490 | 1 | Carbon ideologies ; ǂv volume 1 | |
800 | 1 | Vollmann, William T. ǂt Carbon ideologies ; ǂv v. 1 |
Example of volume two cataloged on a separate record:
100 | 1 | Vollmann, William T., ǂe author | |
245 | 1 | 0 | No good alternative / ǂc William T. Vollmann |
246 | 3 | Carbon ideologies : ǂb no good alternative | |
264 | 1 | New York, New York : ǂb Viking, ǂc [2018] | |
264 | 4 | ǂc ©2018 | |
300 | xvi, 667 pages : ǂb illustrations, maps ; ǂc 25 cm | ||
490 | 1 | Carbon ideologies ; ǂv volume II | |
800 | 1 | Vollmann, William T. ǂt Carbon ideologies ; ǂv v. 2 |
This section contains instructions for cataloging special types of resources, including electronic resources, integrating resources, local recordings, microforms, technical reports, and theses and dissertations.
RDA defines a digital resource as: "A resource, consisting of data and/or one or more programs, encoded for manipulation by a computerized device. The resource may require the use of a peripheral device directly connected to a computerized device, an application program, and/or a connection to a computer network." This definition excludes digital resources that do not require the use of a computer, for example, music compact discs and videodiscs. The terms digital resource and electronic resource can be used interchangeably.
Electronic resources fall into two categories:
Determine the form of content of the resource and code (Leader/06) for that aspect. If the resource is essentially the equivalent of a print item but in electronic form, use the same code you would use for the print version. For online resources, including digitized manuscript resources, use codes , , and instead of their unpublished counterparts , , and , respectively, because all online resources are considered published. Use code only for the following general classes of digital resources: For these classes of digital resources, if there is a significant aspect that causes it to fall into another category, code for that significant aspect. For instance, vector data that is cartographic is not coded as numeric but as cartographic. In case of doubt or if the most significant aspect cannot be determined, consider the resource to be a computer file. | |
Code for the electronic aspects of the item, using either code for online resources or code for tangible electronic resources, such as CD-ROMs. Be sure that the value in field 008 and the value in any field 006 agree with each other. Use codes or to differentiate online and direct electronic resources, rather than code . | |
Code to reflect the primary purpose and/or content of the file. If the primary purpose of the resource is, for instance, to convey textual data or bibliographic data, the resource remains textual or bibliographic and is coded as such, or , respectively. The presence of search software does not alter the basic intent of a resource and does not mean that the resource should be coded as software. If the resource consists of numeric data that can be manipulated, for instance a database of numeric data, use code for Numeric Data. If the resource consists of numeric data in tabular form equivalent to a print document that cannot be manipulated, use code for Document. | |
In records for electronic resources in which the is not coded , use the Computer File 006 field to account for the additional electronic aspects of the resource | |
Include an Electronic Resource 007 field in any record for which the carrier is a computer file, including online resources | |
Enter the physical description appropriate to the resource (e.g., ; ) | |
Enter the content type appropriate to the resource (e.g., ) | |
Enter the media type for the resource (e.g., ) | |
For online resources, enter the carrier type for the online resource (e.g., ). For tangible electronic resources, enter the carrier type for the tangible electronic resource (e.g., ). | |
Enter the bibliographic information for the online resource in field 776 with the appropriate subfield ǂi relationship information. When the OCLC number is available for the online resource, enter it in field 776 subfield ǂw. | |
Whenever possible, include field 856 in any record for an online resource. Prefer a generally-accessible URI in subfield ǂu. Correct coding of field 856 2nd Indicator is important for indexing and record matching. Be sure to use code when the record represents the online resource, use when the record represents a tangible electronic version of the resource linked in field 856, or use when field 856 links to a resource related to that represented by the record. For more information, see field 856. | |
When changes or differences in title or responsibility occur between different manifestations of a resource, provide additional access points as appropriate if considered important for identification, selection, or access |
Option for separate records
Prefer creation of separate records when both online and tangible versions of the resource exist. If you are cataloging an online resource, however, you do not need to verify the physical existence of a tangible version or whether it has been cataloged. Similarly, when you catalog a tangible resource, you do not need to verify whether an online version exists. In both cases, you may catalog the resource as if no other version exists.
Example of a CD-ROM version record noting the existence of print and online versions:
Type | a | ||
Form | q | ||
006 | m q d f | ||
007 | c ǂb o ǂd m ǂe g | ||
245 | 0 | 0 | Child abduction response plan : ǂb an investigative guide |
250 | 2nd ed. | ||
264 | 1 | Quantico, Virginia : ǂb Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime, ǂc 2008 | |
300 | 1 computer disc ; ǂc 4 3/4 in. | ||
336 | text ǂb txt ǂ2 rdacontent | ||
337 | computer ǂb c ǂ2 rdamedia | ||
338 | computer disc ǂb cd ǂ2 rdacarrier | ||
776 | 0 | 8 | ǂi Reproduction of (manifestation): ǂt Child abduction response plan. ǂb 2nd ed. ǂd Quantico, Virginia : Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime, 2008 ǂw (DLC) 2011506508 ǂw (OCoLC)759583905 |
776 | 0 | 8 | ǂi Online version: ǂt Child abduction response plan. ǂb 2nd ed. ǂd Quantico, Virginia : Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime, [2008] ǂw (OCoLC)855440238 |
Example of a print version record noting the existence of CD-ROM and online versions:
Type | a | ||
Form | |||
245 | 0 | 0 | Child abduction response plan : ǂb an investigative guide |
250 | 2nd ed. | ||
264 | 1 | Quantico, Virginia : ǂb Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime, ǂc 2008 | |
300 | vi, 64 pages ; ǂc 28 cm | ||
336 | text ǂb txt ǂ2 rdacontent | ||
337 | unmediated ǂb n ǂ2 rdamedia | ||
338 | volume ǂb nc ǂ2 rdacarrier | ||
776 | 0 | 8 | ǂi Reproduced as (manifestation): ǂt Child abduction response plan. ǂb 2nd ed. ǂd Quantico, Virginia : Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime, 2008. ǂh 1 CD-ROM ; 4 3/4 in. ǂw (OCoLC)759590491 |
776 | 0 | 8 | ǂi Online version: ǂt Child abduction response plan. ǂb 2nd ed. ǂd Quantico, Virginia : Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime, [2008] ǂw (OCoLC)855440238 |
Example of an online version record noting the existence of print and CD-ROM versions:
Type | a | |||
Form | o | |||
006 | m o d f | |||
007 | c ǂb r | |||
245 | 0 | 0 | Child abduction response plan : ǂb an investigative guide | |
250 | 2nd ed. | |||
264 | 1 | Quantico, Virginia : ǂb Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime, ǂc [2008] | ||
300 | 1 online resource (vi, 64 pages) | |||
336 | text ǂb txt ǂ2 rdacontent | |||
337 | computer ǂb c ǂ2 rdamedia | |||
338 | online resource ǂb cr ǂ2 rdacarrier | |||
776 | 0 | 9 | ǂi Print version: ǂt Child abduction response plan. ǂb 2nd ed. ǂd Quantico, Virginia : Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime, 2008 ǂw (DLC) 2011506508 ǂw (OCoLC)759583905 | |
776 | 0 | 9 | ǂi CD-ROM version: ǂt Child abduction response plan. ǂb 2nd ed. ǂd Quantico, Virginia : Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime, 2008 ǂw (OCoLC)759590491 | |
856 | 4 | 0 | ǂ3 HathiTrust Digital Library, Full view ǂu http://catalog.hathitrust.org/api/volumes/oclc/759583905.html |
Option for a single record for the tangible resource with a reference to the online resource
Separate records are preferred for the tangible resource and the online resource. If, after consultation with your local system vendor and other partners, you decide that a single record approach works better for your local environment, follow the instructions for tangible resources in the table above. Include fields 006 and/or 007 only when applicable to the tangible resource described in the body of the record itself or to other tangible aspects of that resource, such as accompanying material. Always provide the location of any online manifestation in field 856 . Use 2nd indicator 1 when the address is for a version of the resource other than the one described in the body of the entry or 2 when the address is for an otherwise related resource.
Example of a single record for the tangible non-electronic resource with a reference to the online resource:
Type | a | ||
Form | |||
245 | 0 | 0 | Child abduction response plan : ǂb an investigative guide |
250 | 2nd ed. | ||
264 | 1 | Quantico, Virginia : ǂb Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime, ǂc 2008 | |
300 | vi, 64 pages ; ǂc 28 cm | ||
336 | text ǂb txt ǂ2 rdacontent | ||
337 | unmediated ǂb n ǂ2 rdamedia | ||
338 | volume ǂb nc ǂ2 rdacarrier | ||
776 | 0 | 8 | ǂi Reproduced as (manifestation): ǂt Child abduction response plan. ǂb 2nd ed. ǂd Quantico, Virginia : Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime, 2008. ǂh 1 CD-ROM ; 4 3/4 in. ǂw (OCoLC)759590491 |
776 | 0 | 8 | ǂi Online version: ǂt Child abduction response plan. ǂb 2nd ed. ǂd Quantico, Virginia : Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime, [2008] ǂw (OCoLC)855440238 |
856 | 4 | 1 | ǂ3 HathiTrust Digital Library, Full view ǂu http://catalog.hathitrust.org/api/volumes/oclc/759583905.html |
Example of a single record for the tangible electronic resource with a reference to the online resource:
Type | a | ||
Form | q | ||
006 | m q d f | ||
007 | c ǂb o ǂd m ǂe g | ||
245 | 0 | 0 | Child abduction response plan : ǂb an investigative guide |
250 | 2nd ed. | ||
264 | 1 | Quantico, Virginia : ǂb Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime, ǂc 2008 | |
300 | 1 computer disc ; ǂc 4 3/4 in. | ||
336 | text ǂb txt ǂ2 rdacontent | ||
337 | computer ǂb c ǂ2 rdamedia | ||
338 | computer disc ǂb cd ǂ2 rdacarrier | ||
776 | 0 | 8 | ǂi Reproduction of (manifestation): ǂt Child abduction response plan. ǂb 2nd ed. ǂd Quantico, Virginia : Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime, 2008 ǂw (DLC) 2011506508 ǂw (OCoLC)759583905 |
776 | 0 | 8 | ǂi Online version: ǂt Child abduction response plan. ǂb 2nd ed. ǂd Quantico, Virginia : Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime, [2008] ǂw (OCoLC)855440238 |
856 | 4 | 1 | ǂ3 HathiTrust Digital Library, Full view ǂu http://catalog.hathitrust.org/api/volumes/oclc/759583905.html |
When cataloging the digital version of a print resource, generally create a separate record for the digital version.
The Digital Library Federation , which drew up the Registry of Digital Masters Record Creation Guidelines with the OCLC Registry of Digital Masters Working Group, no longer maintains the document. An online manifestation of the May 2007 Version 2 document remains available at https://old.diglib.org/collections/reg/DigRegGuide200705.pdf .
An integrating resource is a bibliographic resource that is added to or changed by means of updates that do not remain discrete but are instead incorporated into the whole. Integrating resources can be finite or continuing. These characteristics distinguish them from serials, which are issued in a succession of discrete parts and are intended to continue indefinitely.
Some serials in print format exist as integrating resources when issued online because they are continually or frequently updated and previous iterations no longer exist as discrete issues. The addition of advanced search and browse functionality does not change an electronic serial into an integrating resource. Such functionality allows one to locate information from the discrete issues with the content of the issues remaining intact.
Remotely accessed electronic resources that change frequently are currently excluded from serial treatment (they should be cataloged as integrating resources or monographs, as appropriate):
For further guidance on coding serials, see the Library of Congress document Use of Fixed Fields 006/007/008 and Leader codes in CONSER records .
Use the following guidelines when coding integrating resources:
Code for the content and type of material (e.g., for textual material) | |
Code for integrating resource | |
Code for integrating resources that are currently being published, code for integrating resources that have ceased publication | |
Code for the form of the resource (e.g., for an online electronic integrating resource) |
Code for the frequency of updates to the resource (e.g., for a news website that updates more frequently than daily) | |
Code for the regularity of updates to the resource (e.g., for a database which is regularly updated weekly, quarterly, annually, etc.) | |
Code for integrating resource | |
Code for updating databases, code for updating loose-leaf publications, code updating websites |
If an integrating resource is continuously updated (e.g., a constantly updating database, a newspaper's website that gets updated as news occurs, etc.), use the Freq code k , which means that the item is updated more frequently than daily. In that case, the correct Regl code is likely to be r for regular. When the resource is updated less frequently than daily and none of the other frequency codes apply, use blank for Freq and x for Regl .
For electronic integrating resources, include computer file field 006 and electronic resource field 007 . For non-textual resources, include a continuing resources field 006.
Example of a database updated three times a year:
Type | a | ||
BLvl | i | ||
DtSt | c | ||
Date1 | 2006 | ||
Date2 | 9999 | ||
Freq | t | ||
Regl | r | ||
SrTp | d | ||
Form | o | ||
S/L | 2 | ||
006 | m o d | ||
007 | c ǂb r | ||
245 | 0 | 0 | ASM medical materials database |
264 | 1 | [Materials Park, Ohio] : ǂb ASM International, ǂc 2006- | |
300 | 1 online resource | ||
310 | Three times a year |
Example of an irregularly updated loose-leaf resource:
Type | a | ||
BLvl | i | ||
DtSt | c | ||
Date1 | 2011 | ||
Date2 | 9999 | ||
Freq | |||
Regl | x | ||
SrTp | l | ||
Form | |||
S/L | 2 | ||
245 | 0 | 3 | An up-to-date copy of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland |
264 | 1 | Bethesda, MD : ǂb Rules Service, Pike & Fischer, ǂc [2011?]- | |
300 | volumes (loose-leaf) : ǂb forms ; ǂc 25 cm | ||
310 | Updated irregularly |
Example of an updating website:
Type | a | ||
BLvl | i | ||
DtSt | c | ||
Date1 | 2018 | ||
Date2 | 9999 | ||
Freq | k | ||
Regl | r | ||
SrTp | w | ||
Form | o | ||
S/L | 2 | ||
006 | m o d | ||
007 | c ǂb r | ||
130 | 0 | Financial accounting (Arlington, Va.) | |
245 | 0 | 3 | Financial accounting. |
264 | 1 | [Arlington, Virginia] : ǂb Bureau of National Affairs, Inc., ǂc [2018]- | |
300 | 1 online resource | ||
310 | Continuously updated |
Example of an online video streaming database:
Type | g | ||
BLvl | i | ||
DtSt | c | ||
Date1 | 2013 | ||
Date2 | 9999 | ||
Form | o | ||
006 | m o c | ||
006 | suu d o 0 2 | ||
007 | v ǂb z ǂd m ǂe z ǂf a ǂg z ǂh z ǂi u | ||
007 | c ǂb r ǂd m ǂe n ǂf a | ||
245 | 0 | 0 | MEF collection |
264 | 1 | Northampton, MA : ǂb Media Education Foundation, ǂc 2013- | |
300 | 1 online resource (streaming video files) : ǂb digital, sound, color |
The guidelines below apply to all locally produced and reproduced media, including audio discs, audiotapes, electronic audio files, electronic video files, streaming audio files, streaming video files, videodiscs, videotapes, etc.
There are generally three types of locally made recordings.
Locally produced recordings | Class projects, local historical events, theses and dissertations, university lectures in audio or video form |
Locally reproduced recordings | Copies of motion pictures, other videorecordings, or other audiovisual media made with permission of the producer or distributor |
Off-air recordings | Licensed copies of broadcasts or satellite transmissions |
Locally produced recordings may exist as either unique copies or as a small number of copies for limited distribution. Use the following guidelines when cataloging these types of resources:
Treat locally produced recordings that are not available online as unpublished materials, use code | |
Locally produced recordings available online are considered published, code for the place of publication appearing in or subfield ǂa | |
Transcribe title and statement of responsibility information from the item. If the recording lacks a title, supply one following RDA 2.3.2.10 or AACR2 1.1B7 and corresponding instructions in subsequent chapters. | |
/ | For resources that are not available online, record only the date of the recording in subfield ǂc unless the date already appears in |
Locally produced recordings available online are considered published, add the place of publication, publisher, and date of publication |
You may treat locally reproduced recordings as copies by adding information locally to an existing record. Locally edit the record to reflect those differences or add information to local bibliographic data (LBD). Alternatively, you may create a new record to reflect the resource in hand.
When adding information to an existing record, add a local note in field 590 of the original item indicating the existence of a copy.
590 | Audiocasette copy 2 imperfect, case missing |
590 | Motion picture noncirculating, videocassette (VHS) available for loan |
If a record exists for the reproduced copy in the same physical format (e.g., VHS videocassette or 1/2 in. videoreel), use that record even if the dates of the copies differ. Locally edit the record to reflect those differences or add information to local bibliographic data (LBD).
Use the following guidelines:
Treat all off-air recordings as unpublished materials. Broadcasting does not constitute publication.
If a record exists for a commercially available version of a program, you may edit that record for local use. Or, you may create a new record.
If you create a new record, use the following guidelines:
If a record exists for an off-air copy in the same physical format (e.g., VHS videocassette or 1/2 in. videoreel) as the piece in hand, use that record, even if the date of the copy and the name of the station that broadcast the program differ. Edit the record to reflect those differences.
If the copy is retained by your institution, making an unlicensed copy of a broadcast may be an infringement of copyright law.
See the U.S. Copyright Office Circular 21, Reproductions of Copyrighted Works by Educators and Librarians , section "Guidelines for off-air recording of broadcast programming for educational purposes."
Lc-pcc policy.
The Library of Congress follows Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules, first edition (AACR1) for descriptions of microform reproductions of previously existing materials. The principles of AACR1, described in LCRIs for AACR2, chapter 11, state that you should base the bibliographic description on the original publication and place data relating to the reproduction in a secondary position.
PCC applies RDA for the form of the description of the original and for choice and form of access points. You should follow PCC policy.
For RDA cataloging cover microform reproductions, see LC-PCC PS 1.11. For RDA cataloging covering original microforms, see instruction 1.11.
Library and Archives Canada (LAC) records follow AACR2 Chapter 11 and RDA 1.11 for microform reproductions. See chapter 4, " When to Input a New Record ," for more information.
OCLC follows LC-PCC policy for English language cataloging of microform reproduction records.
Emphasize the original item and describe the reproduction in a note. Follow AACR2 rules and RDA instructions for the form and content of the description of the original and for choice and form of entry.
Do not create a new record if you retrieve a record with fixed fields coded for the reproduction (in Ctry , Dates , etc.). Instead, edit and replace the record to code the fixed field elements for the original item. If you are unable to edit the record, report the errors to OCLC for correction. For more information, see chapter 5.5, Requesting Changes to Records . Differences in publisher, carrier (e.g., microfilm vs. microfiche), or series justify a new record. See chapter 4, " 533 Reproduction Note ."
For non-English language cataloging of microform reproduction records, follow the appropriate standard for that language of cataloging.
Code for the original resource | |
Use the code appropriate to the original resource | |
Code for the appropriate form of microform reproduction (i.e., microfilm, microfiche, or microopaque) | |
Code for the country of the publisher or producer of the original resource found in fields and subfield ǂa | |
Code for the original resource | |
Code for the original resource | |
Code for the original resource | |
Code for the original resource | |
Enter date(s) of original resource | |
Code form in field 006 for the appropriate form of microform reproduction (i.e., microfilm, microfiche, or microopaque) | |
Code field 007 for aspects of the microform reproduction. For microforms created for preservation purposes, code subfield ǂi for bibliographic records that describe preservation masters, such as first generation masters or printing masters. Code for preservation masters that describe service copies if the institution creating the bibliographic record was also responsible for the filming. In these cases, you may input multiple 007 fields. The first 007 field should describe the version that is described in the physical description. Use additional 007 fields to describe any first generation masters or printing masters. | |
If an ISBN is assigned to the microform reproduction, enter the ISBN in field 020 subfield ǂa. Do enter an ISBN assigned to the original resource in field 020. Enter the original ISBN in subfield ǂz. | |
Enter the ISSN assigned to the original resource | |
Enter the key title assigned to the original resource | |
Enter the title appropriate to the original resource | |
Enter the edition information appropriate to the original resource | |
Enter the cartographic mathematical information appropriate to the original resource | |
/ | Enter the publication information appropriate to the original resource |
Enter the physical description appropriate to the original resource. Do enter the size if it cannot be determined. | |
Enter the content type appropriate to the original resource | |
Enter the media type appropriate to the reproduction | |
Enter the carrier type appropriate to the reproduction | |
Enter the dates of publication and/or sequential designation appropriate to the original resource | |
Enter a note describing the reproduction after all notes that pertain to the original. Begin the note with the appropriate term ("Microfilm," "Microfiche," or "Microopaque"). Include the following, as applicable: ǂa Type of reproduction ǂb Place of publication ǂc Agency responsible for reproduction ǂd Date of reproduction ǂe Physical description of reproduction ǂf Series statement for reproduction ǂm Dates and/or sequential designation of issues reproduced ǂn Note about reproduction | |
Optionally, enter coded information pertaining to the reproduction described in . Enter the field after field 533. Include the following, as applicable: ǂa Type of date/Publication status ǂb Date 1/Beginning date of publication ǂc Date 2/Ending date of publication ǂd Place of publication, production or execution ǂe Frequency ǂf Regularity ǂg Form of item | |
Enter data to link the reproduction to the original resource |
Field 776 should be used to link bibliographic records for microform reproductions to records for the corresponding hardcopy originals.
For RDA records, use the appropriate subfields to construct field 776 per instructions in LC-PCC PS 1.11 and RDA 27.1.1.3 and the related LC-PCC PS.
776 | 1 | ǂi Reproduction of (manifestation): ǂt Record (Rockaway Park, N.Y.) ǂw (DLC)sn 84035843 ǂw (OCoLC)11424279 |
For pre-RDA records and CONSER records, field 776 may consist of subfield ǂc with "Original" and subfield ǂw with the MARC Organization Code in parentheses followed by the control number of the record for the hardcopy original. To record the LCCN of the original item when cataloging a microform reproduction, include such data in field 776 .
776 | 1 | ǂc Original ǂw (DLC) 20000001 ǂw (OCoLC)5593943 | |
776 | 1 | ǂc Original ǂx 0009-5753 ǂw (DLC) 58040620 ǂw (OCoLC)1554505 | |
United States Newspaper Program (USNP) was a coordinated national effort to locate, catalog, preserve, and make available to researchers newspapers published in the United States from the eighteenth century to the present. The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) funded this national program from 1982 to 2011.
USNP participants cataloged the original paper version of a newspaper and attached union list local data records to the WorldCat record for all formats (e.g., microform, paper, paper reprints, reproductions). The Newspaper Cataloging and Union Listing Manual and the earlier Newspaper Cataloging Manual, CONSER/USNP Edition describe USNP cataloging guidelines.
For more information on this program, see the U.S. Newspaper Program on the NEH website and the United States Newspaper Program on the Library of Congress website.
The U.S. Government Publication Office (GPO) sometimes makes available the original, microform, and electronic versions. GPO catalogs the original (paper), sends microform to some depository libraries, and makes electronic versions available on government websites.
The bibliographic record represents cataloging for the original but may contain item numbers for microform, electronic, and the original in separate 074 fields . A note concerning availability in microform and/or electronic versions may appear in field 530 .
You may enter a separate record for a government document if it is in a medium different from that in the GPO record. You may use the GPO record, but it would not accurately reflect what your library holds. See field 074 for more information.
Original microform publications, also called micropublications, are first issued in microform, rather than being reproduced from an existing resource. A microform that is published simultaneously with a print (or other format) version is treated as original because the print does not preexist the microform and both are being generated from the same source at the same time. In case of doubt, treat the microform as an original.
Catalog an original microform publication according to RDA or AACR2. Neither rules treat original microform publications as reproductions. Use the appropriate workform/template to describe the item.
Catalog items that are microreproductions of material prepared or assembled specifically for bringing out an original edition in microform as original microform publications. For example, catalog a microform collection that reproduces previously existing material, but has not itself existed previously as a bibliographic entity, according to RDA or AACR2.
According to ANSI/NISO Z39.23-1997 (S2015) a scientific or technical report is defined as:
A document that conveys the results of basic or applied research ... has a unique, issuer-supplied report number and may have a contract or grant number and an accession or acquisition number ... its readership may be limited, its distribution may be limited or restricted, and its contents may include classified, proprietary, or copyrighted information ... may be written for an individual or organization as a contractual requirement to recount a total research story ... is not usually published or made available through the commercial publishing trade.
Use the following optional guidelines for selected fixed field elements and variable fields when cataloging a technical report:
Code for technical reports | |
Code for detailed date | |
Enter a detailed date in the form | |
Use for the International Standard Technical Report Number (ISRN) or Standard Technical Report Number (STRN) | |
Use subfield ǂf for form of issue and subfield ǂc for terms of availability | |
Use for nonstandard report numbers | |
Use subfield ǂu for the affiliation or address of the personal name | |
Use subfield ǂu for the affiliation or address of the corporate name | |
Use subfield ǂu for the affiliation or address of the conference name | |
Use subfield ǂb to record the number of references | |
Use for the type of report and period covered note | |
Use for funding information notes | |
Use for notes explaining complex relationships that cannot be adequately generated for display in the | |
Use 1st indicator for level of the subject entry in schemes where permitted | |
Use for uncontrolled subject index terms | |
Use for linking entry fields |
A thesis or dissertation is a resource submitted by a student studying for an academic degree or professional qualification presenting the results of research or creative activity. The terms thesis or dissertation are often used interchangably. However, the terms thesis or theses are used exclusively throughout the rest of this section.
In many English-speaking countries, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United States, theses submitted in hardcopy form exist as unpublished resources. They carry no indication of place of publication or publisher. They are often made more widely available through copies, usually in the form of microform, online, or photocopy reproductions.
In some non-English-speaking countries, including Germany and the Netherlands, theses submitted in hardcopy form exist as published resources. They often carry an indication of place of publication and commercial publisher. They may also exist as microform, online, or photocopy reproductions.
Theses submitted in electronic form and made available online are published resources per RDA 2.8.1.1 and AACR2 9.4B2. Use codes a , c , and e for language material, notated music, and cartographic material, respectively, instead of their unpublished counterparts t , d , and f.
Theses submitted in hardcopy form as unpublished resources are described like all other unpublished resources, i.e., place of publication and publisher are omitted from the description. Theses submitted in hardcopy form as published resources are described like all other published resources, i.e., place of publication and publisher are included in the description.
Microform theses are usually reproductions of previously published or unpublished theses rather than original microform publications. They are cataloged as microform reproductions with the body of the description based on the original thesis and details of the microform reproduction added as a note in field 533 . For more information about cataloging microform reproductions, see section 3.3.4, Microforms .
Online theses submitted in electronic form and reproductions of those originally submitted in hardcopy form are cataloged as original online publications according to provider-neutral cataloging guidelines. For more information about provider-neutral cataloging of online resources, see section 3.1.1, Online Resources .
Photocopies of previously published or unpublished theses are cataloged as reproductions with the body of the description based on the original thesis with a print reproduction note added in field 533 per LC-PCC PS 1.11. For more information about cataloging photocopies, see section 3.1.2, Photocopies and Print on Demand Reproductions .
The following types of resources are not theses and should not be coded as theses:
In both cases, do not supply code m in Cont , and do not include information in field 502 .
Use the following guidelines for theses:
For unpublished theses, microform reproductions of unpublished theses, and photocopies of unpublished theses, code language material, notated music, and cartographic material with: - Manuscript language material - Manuscript notated music - Manuscript cartographic material | |
For published theses, online theses, microform reproductions of published theses, and photocopies of published theses, code language material, notated music, and cartographic material with: - Language material - Notated music - Cartographic material | |
For theses, published or unpublished, other than language material, notated music, or cartographic material, code this element as defined in | |
Optionally, code for theses in the case of textual theses | |
For unpublished theses, microform reproductions of unpublished theses, and photocopies of unpublished theses, code | |
For published theses, microform reproductions of published theses, online theses, and photocopies of published theses, code for the place of publication appearing in or subfield ǂa | |
For all reproduced theses, code for the original thesis | |
For all original and reproduced theses, published or unpublished, record the date of production or publication based on the date appearing in or subfield ǂc. For republished theses, record the date of publication of the republished version based on the date appearing in or subfield ǂc. Do record the date based on subfield ǂd. | |
For republished theses, record the date production or publication of the original thesis based on data appearing in | |
Code | |
Optionally, enter a relationship term in subfield ǂe (e.g., ) | |
/ | For unpublished theses, microform reproductions of unpublished theses, and photocopies of unpublished theses, omit place of publication and publisher, and record the date of production |
For published theses, microform reproductions of published theses, online theses, and photocopies of published theses, add the place of publication, publisher, and date of publication | |
For unpublished theses, microform reproductions of unpublished theses, and photocopies of unpublished theses, omit series statements since unpublished resources are not issued in series | |
Enter a thesis note giving the degree for which the author was a candidate, the institution or faculty to which the thesis was presented and from which the degree was granted, and the year the degree was granted per RDA 7.9 and AACR2 1.7B13. Use the following guidelines: ) or , not ) record or in subfield ǂg include the field of study unless part of the name of the degree. Use to record that data if needed (e.g., ).include the name of academic department that did not grant the degree. Academic degrees are normally granted by parent institutions. Use to record that data if needed (e.g., ). include the month or month and day when recording the year the degree was granted. Use to record that data if needed (e.g., ). | |
For microform reproductions of published or unpublished theses, enter a microform reproduction note per LC-PCC PS 1.11 with details of the publication, physical description, series, and notes related to the microform (e.g., ) | |
For photocopies of published or unpublished theses, enter a print reproduction note per LC-PCC PS 1.11 without any details of the publication, physical description, or notes related to the photocopy (e.g., ) | |
Optionally, add subject access points. When applying Library of Congress Subject Headings, note that no "thesis" form subdivision is available for use. Instead, include genre/form access points in . The subject heading applies only to collections of theses rather than individual theses. | |
Optionally, add genre/form access points (e.g., ) | |
Optionally, add personal name access points and relationship terms for any degree supervisors, degree committee members, etc. (e.g., ) | |
Optionally, add a corporate name access point and relationship term for the degree-granting institution. Access points for associated academic departments may be added without the relationship term for the degree-granting institution (e.g., ; ) | |
Optionally, record the relationship of a photocopy to the citation of the original thesis with a relationship designator in subfield ǂi (e.g., ) | |
Optionally, record the relationship of a microform reproduction or online version to the citation of the print original or print version with a relationship designator in subfield ǂi (e.g., or ) |
Do not include made-up name-title or title descriptive or subject access points consisting of the institution with field of study and/or degree and/or year, made-up thesis collections, or made-up series titles in fields 246 , 600-655 , 700-740 , and 800-830 . Use local fields 690-691 , 696-699 , 790-793 , 796-799 , and 896-899 for these kinds of access points.
Example of online thesis, including genre/form access point as well as access points for the degree supervisor, degree committee member, and degree-granting institution:
Type | a | ||
DtSt | s | ||
Date1 | 2018 | ||
Ctry | wau | ||
Form | o | ||
Cont | bm | ||
040 | XXX ǂb eng ǂe rda ǂe pn ǂc XXX | ||
100 | 1 | Cummins, Elizabeth Jane, ǂe author | |
245 | 1 | 0 | New reactions of ring strained allyl silanes / ǂc by Elizabeth Jane Cummins |
264 | 1 | [Bellingham, Washington] : ǂb [Western Washington University], ǂc [2018] | |
300 | 1 online resource (ix, 77 leaves) : ǂb illustrations (some color) | ||
336 | text ǂb txt ǂ2 rdacontent | ||
337 | computer ǂb c ǂ2 rdamedia | ||
338 | online resource ǂb cr ǂ2 rdacarrier | ||
502 | ǂb M.S. ǂc Western Washington University ǂd 2018 | ||
504 | Includes bibliographical references (leaves 73-76) | ||
655 | 7 | Academic theses. ǂ2 lcgft | |
700 | 1 | O'Neil, Gregory ǂq (Gregory W.), ǂe degree supervisor | |
700 | 1 | Vyvyan, James R., ǂe degree committee member | |
700 | 1 | Antos, John M., ǂe degree committee member | |
710 | 2 | Western Washington University, ǂe degree granting institution |
Example of microfilmed thesis:
Type | t | ||
DtSt | s | ||
Date1 | 1985 | ||
Ctry | xx | ||
Form | a | ||
Cont | bm | ||
040 | XXX ǂb eng ǂe rda ǂc XXX | ||
100 | 1 | Pickle, John D., ǂe author | |
245 | 1 | 0 | Dynamics of clastic sedimentation and watershed evolution within a low-relief karst drainage basin, Mammoth Cave Region, Kentucky / ǂc by John D. Pickle |
264 | 0 | ǂc 1985 | |
300 | xii, 147 leaves : ǂb illustrations, maps ; ǂc 28 cm | ||
336 | text ǂb txt ǂ2 rdacontent | ||
337 | microform ǂb h ǂ2 rdamedia | ||
338 | microfilm reel ǂb hd ǂ2 rdacarrier | ||
502 | ǂb M.S. ǂc University of New Mexico ǂd 1985 | ||
504 | Includes bibliographical references (leaves 114-116) | ||
533 | Microfilm. ǂb Albuquerque : ǂc University of New Mexico General Library, ǂd [1985]. ǂe 1 microfilm reel : positive ; 35 mm |
Example of photocopied thesis:
Type | t | ||
DtSt | s | ||
Date1 | 1990 | ||
Ctry | xx | ||
Form | r | ||
Cont | bm | ||
040 | XXX ǂb eng ǂe rda ǂe pn ǂc XXX | ||
100 | 1 | Lewis, Elizabeth Laura, ǂe author | |
245 | 1 | 4 | The division of nursing labor in the hospital : ǂb the role of scientific management, New York State, 1900-1940 / ǂc Elizabeth Laura Lewis |
264 | 0 | ǂc 1990 | |
300 | iv, 244 leaves ; ǂc 28 cm | ||
336 | text ǂb txt ǂ2 rdacontent | ||
337 | unmediated ǂb n ǂ2 rdamedia | ||
338 | volume ǂb nc ǂ2 rdacarrier | ||
502 | ǂb Ph. D. ǂc Columbia University ǂd 1990 | ||
504 | Includes bibliographical references (leaves 233-244) | ||
533 | Print reproduction |
Example of published thesis:
Type | a | ||
DtSt | s | ||
Date1 | 2016 | ||
Ctry | gw | ||
Form | |||
Cont | bm | ||
040 | XXX ǂb eng ǂe rda ǂc XXX | ||
020 | 9783848727216 ǂq (print) | ||
100 | 1 | Fischer, Lea Judith, ǂe author | |
245 | 1 | 2 | A shining city upon a hill : ǂb der Supreme Court der Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika und die Einbeziehung fremder Rechtsmaterialien / ǂc Lea Judith Fischer |
264 | 1 | Baden-Baden : ǂb Nomos, ǂc 2016 | |
264 | 4 | ǂc ©2016 | |
300 | 175 pages ; ǂc 23 cm | ||
336 | text ǂb txt ǂ2 rdacontent | ||
337 | unmediated ǂb n ǂ2 rdamedia | ||
338 | volume ǂb nc ǂ2 rdacarrier | ||
490 | 1 | Beiträge zum ausländischen und vergleichenden öffentlichen Recht ; ǂv Band 36 | |
502 | ǂb Doctoral ǂc Universität Frankfurt am Main ǂd 2015 | ||
504 | Includes bibliographical references |
Example of subsequently republished thesis:
Type | a | ||
DtSt | r | ||
Date1 | 2010 | ||
Date2 | 2001 | ||
Ctry | ne | ||
Form | |||
Cont | b | ||
040 | XXX ǂb eng ǂe rda ǂc XXX | ||
020 | 9789042031760 ǂq (pbk.) | ||
100 | 1 | Evans, Jane E. ǂq (Jane Elizabeth), ǂe author | |
245 | 1 | 0 | Tactical silence in the novels of Malika Mokeddem / ǂc Jane E. Evans |
264 | 1 | Amsterdam : ǂb Rodopi, ǂc 2010 | |
300 | 230 pages ; ǂc 23 cm | ||
336 | text ǂb txt ǂ2 rdacontent | ||
337 | unmediated ǂb n ǂ2 rdamedia | ||
338 | volume ǂb nc ǂ2 rdacarrier | ||
490 | 1 | Francopolyphonies ; ǂv 9 | |
500 | Originally presented as the author's thesis (Ph. D.)--University of New Mexico, 2001 | ||
504 | Includes bibliographical references (pages 193-209) and index |
Libraries may provide information on the local characteristics of a resource in their collection. This section provides guidelines on adding local information that is not appropriate in the WorldCat record through the use of local bibliographic data records (LBDs) and local holdings records (LHRs). This section also provides guidelines on fields not retained in WorldCat records as well as the use of subfield ǂ5 .
You may include information that is specific to your copy of a resource or specific to your institution in four possible ways:
Fields retained in worldcat records.
When deciding whether to include copy- or institution-specific data, consider the following:
However, do not create new records that duplicate existing records only to reflect copy- or institution-specific information. WorldCat records for published materials represent all copies of a manifestation of a work, i.e., the "universal description" of the manifestation.
When you choose to include local information such as subject headings, uniform titles, or notes to supplement the full bibliographic data in the WorldCat database, OCLC recommends using LBDs. In the following fields LBDs are valid: Leader/05 , 001, 004, 005, 240 , 500 , 501 , 590 , 591-598 , 599 , 600 , 610 , 611 , 630 , 647 , 650 , 651 , 655 , 690 , 691 , 695 , 696 , 697 , 698 , 699 , 700 , 710 , 711 , 730 , 790 , 791 , 792 , 793 , 796 , 797 , 798 , and 799 . For more information on LBDs see Working with Local Bibliographic Data .
When you choose to include detailed holdings information to support resource sharing, collection development, circulation, and acquisitions activities of use to library staff, users, and other libraries, OCLC recommends using LHRs. In the following fields LHRs are valid: Leader/05 , 001, 004, 005, 007 , 010 , 014 , 017 , 020 , 022 , 024 , 035 , 337 , 338 , 347 , 506 , 538 , 541 , 561 , 562 , 563 , 583 , 841 , 843 , 844 , 845 , 852 , 853 , 854 , 855 , 856 , 863 , 864 , 865 , 866 , 867 , 868 , 876 , 877 , 878 , 883 , 884 , and 956 . For more information on LHRs see Create and Maintain Local Holdings Records .
If LBD or LHR are not appropriate, the data is only of local interest, and you want to include the information for your local processing, OCLC recommends using fields that are not retained in the WorldCat record. These fields include 590 , 599 , 690 , 691 , 695 , 696 , 697 , 698 , 699 , 790 , 791 , 792 , 793 , 796 , 797 , 798 , 799 , 841-878 , 901-907 , 910 , 945-949 , and 956 .
For rare and special collections materials, you may supply local data of interest beyond your institution in the WorldCat record. These copy- or institution-specific note and added access point fields must contain subfield ǂ5 . Do not create new records to reflect local data if such records would not be justified by Chapter 4, When to Input a New Record . Instead, you may specify such differences in copy- or institution-specific notes. A WorldCat record can have such information for more than one copy or institution.
Subfield ǂ5 contains the code of the institution to which the field applies for local data that do not apply to the universal description or may apply universally to the item but are of limited interest. See subfield ǂ5 for a list of fields in which its use is appropriate. Use subfield ǂ5 with your MARC Organization Code to identify your institution. If you do not have a MARC Organization Code, you may request one from the LC Network Development and MARC Standards Office at http://www.loc.gov/marc/organizations/#requests .
Use the following guidelines for subfield ǂ5 :
Examples of subfield ǂ5 :
500 | First printed leaf present in Lilly Library copy begins: Breve forma de confessar. signed; misbound; lacking two printed leaves, which have been supplied in manuscript ǂ5 InU |
500 | LC copy forms part of the Jefferson Exhibit Collection. Imperfect: lacking plate ǂ5 DLC |
501 | With: Descritione de le chiese / Andrea Palladio. in Roma : apresso Vincentio Lucrino, 1554 ǂ5 WU |
561 | LC copy is Thomas Jefferson's, with his initials at signatures I and T. With the Library of Congress 1815 bookplate ǂ5 DLC |
700 | 0 | George ǂb I, ǂc King of Great Britain, ǂd 1660-1727, ǂe donor ǂ5 UkCU |
710 | 2 | Joseph Brodsky Collection (Columbia University) ǂ5 NNC |
Do not include subfield ǂ5 in WorldCat records for unpublished items and collections. Such notes and access points do apply to the universal description since they are unique items.
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Cataloging electronic theses and dissertations: updates and perspectives from the mississippi state university libraries.
Meg Wang , Mississippi State University Follow
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Over the last two decades, electronic submission of theses and dissertations has become more common, and cataloging processes have evolved as well. At the same time, the Resource Description and Access (RDA) cataloging guidelines, which are better designed to describe digital resources, was widely implemented in 2013 in order to replace the Anglo-American Cataloging Rules (AACR2), which emphasize the description of a physical item. These changes have brought unceasing challenges into cataloging workflows. Especially with the development of linked data and the semantic web, catalogers consistently need to adapt measures to local conditions. This paper describes the recent issues that have occurred at the Mississippi State University Libraries and how local practices addressed these concerns to enhance bibliographic data and authority data for better discovery of Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs).
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Cataloging, ETDs, ORCID
Wang, Meg C. (2023) "Cataloging Electronic Theses and Dissertations: Updates and Perspectives from the Mississippi State University Libraries," The Southeastern Librarian: Vol. 71: Iss. 3, Article 9. Available at: https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/seln/vol71/iss3/9
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Processing of master's theses.
Master's Theses: Two print copies submitted; both are commercially bound for the Library. Theses are not submitted electronically and they are not sent out for microfilming.
The Graduate Studies office delivers two copies of Master's theses to Acquisitions Services. Acquisitions staff record the receipt of the theses by creating brief records; see example attached. The theses are placed in individual manila folders labeled with the author's name and bound with pink string, and delivered to the Catalog Backlog.
Cataloging and Metadata Services staff catalog the theses, one copy for D.C. Hist Theses and the second copy to the appropriate subject library. Theses are placed on New Book Truck for end processing.
Preservation Services staff identify theses from the New Book Truck and send copies to commercial binder. When bound copies return book plates are attached and volumes are sent to the appropriate location.
PhD Dissertations with PDFs: One paper copy and a PDF file are submitted by the student to the Graduate Studies Office. The Graduate Studies Office sends the paper copy to the library and the PDF to ProQuest. A second paper copy is obtained via preservation photocopying from the library's commercial binder if the subject location is Biomedical, Cook, or Kresge. PhD dissertations with PDFs are not sent out for microfilming. Beginning with any DC dissertation dated Jan. 2010 or later, Preservation will no longer photocopy a second paper copy for the Biomedical libraries.
The Graduate Studies Office delivers one paper copy of the PhD dissertation to Acquisitions Services. Acquisitions staff record the receipt of the dissertation by creating a brief record; see example attached. The theses are placed in individual manila folders labeled with the author's name and bound with pink string, and delivered to the Catalog Backlog.
Cataloging and Metadata staff catalog the dissertation for D.C. Hist Theses. If subject location is Biomed, Kresge, or Cook, Cataloging & Metadata Services staff create an item record for the prospective second copy, and create a second book slip with the call number transcribed and the bar code attached. Dissertations and slips are placed on New Book Truck for end processing. At a future date, cataloging staff will look the dissertation up in Digital Dissertations and put the URL in the catalog record. Beginning with any DC dissertation dated Jan. 2010 or later for the Biomedical libraries there will no longer be a second PhD dissertation copy to catalog.
Preservation Services staff identify dissertations from the New Book Truck and send copies to commercial binder. If a second book slip exists Preservation will instruct the commercial binder to make a preservation photocopy of the original, and bind and label it with the information from the second slip. When bound copies return book plates are attached and volumes are sent to the appropriate location.
Billing for the second copy will be made to the appropriate fund upon receipt of the invoice.
PhD Dissertations without PDFs: One paper copy is submitted by the student to the Graduate Studies Office. The Graduate Studies Office sends the paper copy to the library. Dissertations without PDF files are sent for microfilming. A second paper copy is obtained via preservation photocopying from the library's commercial binder if the subject location is Biomedical, Cook, or Kresge. Beginning with any DC dissertation dated Jan. 2010 or later, Preservation will no longer photocopy a second paper copy for the Biomedical libraries.
The Graduate Studies Office delivers one paper copy of the PhD dissertation to Acquisitions Services with a microfilm order form. Acquisitions staff record the receipt of the dissertation by creating a brief record; see example attached. The theses are placed in individual manila folders labeled with the author's name and bound with pink string, and delivered to Preservation Services for microfilming with the microfilm order form. The brief record should say “no PDF” submitted in a 965 field.
Preservation Services staff prepare the dissertation for microfilming by ProQuest. Upon the return of the paper dissertation, it is sent to the Catalog Backlog for cataloging.
Cataloging and Metadata staff catalog the dissertation, one copy for D.C. Hist Theses. If subject location is Biomed, Kresge, or Cook, Cataloging and Metadata Services staff create an item record for the prospective second copy, and create a second book slip with the call number transcribed and the bar code attached. Dissertations and slips are placed on New Book Truck for end processing. Beginning with any DC dissertation dated Jan. 2010 or later for the Biomedical libraries there will no longer be a second PhD dissertation copy to catalog.
ProQuest makes available a PDF of the dissertation for Dartmouth use. These files are parked on an FTP server by ProQuest for library staff to retrieve and an email notice is sent to trigger that retrieval. This notice is sent to Cataloging and Metadata Services and is saved. When a digital repository is created containing dissertations these files will be moved at that time.
Preservation Services receives from ProQuest/UMI, via the U.S. Mail, a notice of receipt of dissertations. These letters will be kept on file in Preservation Services for three years until further notice.
Master's theses, phd dissertaions with pdfs, phd dissertaions without pdfs.
Last Updated: 4/19/17
Electronic copies.
As of September 2010 all doctoral dissertations and masters theses are submitted to the Proquest Dissertations & Theses database. Electronic copies of doctoral dissertations began to be available in 1997 while masters theses began to be available in September 2010. After a dissertation or thesis is submitted to Graduate Studies, it can take up to several months for it to appear in the database.
As of Spring Quarter 2021, theses and dissertations are also submitted to eScholarship .
Masters theses from mid-2003 to September 2010 are located in the Shields Library book stacks.
UC Davis theses and dissertations issued between 1978 and mid-2003 are available for use in the Microcopy Collection, Lower Level, Shields Library. Microfiche copies are available for inter-library loan and for reading, copying, or scanning within the library.
UC Davis theses and dissertations issued before 1978 are typically only available in Special Collections. These are stored offsite and are for use only in the Blanchard Special Collections Reading Room. They can be requested at aeon.library.ucdavis.edu . Turnaround time is 48-72 hours.
Via uc library search.
UC Davis dissertations and theses can be located via the library’s online catalog, UC Library Search . The item record will indicate the location of each thesis and dissertation.
Dissertations and theses do not receive standard “subject” headings. Dissertation titles are required to be descriptive, so title word searches are often effective. Another strategy, applicable for dissertations only, is to search in Proquest’s Dissertations & Theses Database (limiting to UC Davis if desired), where one can search titles, abstracts, and subject descriptors.
Note: with our new catalog options, searching by dissertation subject heading is less used, but in case you need to know, UC Davis catalogs its theses and dissertations with a limited subject heading, constructed of the phrase Dissertations, Academic — University of California, Davis plus the name of the department in which the degree is granted, for example:
For 1989 and earlier, use the heading Dissertations, Academic — California plus the name of the department in which the degree is granted, for example:
The Dissertations & Theses Database via Proquest includes citations for theses and dissertations from 1861 to the current year. Entries for dissertations from 1980 forward include 350-word abstracts, written by the author. Citations for master’s theses from 1988 forward include 150-word abstracts. UC Davis submits only doctoral dissertations for inclusion in Dissertations & Theses via Proquest.
Search Dissertations & Theses by:
Some UC Davis dissertations are not sent to ProQuest at the request of the author. In such cases, locate the bibliographic record in the UC Library Search online catalog. There may be a microform or print copy available for use, or you may request retrieval of the archival copy via Special Collections.
The Dissertations & Theses database provides access to the complete full-text of all University of California dissertations in addition to UC Davis doctoral dissertations from the year 1997 forward. Free 24-page previews are available for most other university theses and dissertations listed in the database from 1997 forward. Access to the ProQuest database and full-text is limited to UC computer addresses.
When displaying a citation for a dissertation, the Digital Dissertations database will indicate via a “Full text -PDF” button that the dissertation is available for full-text download. Nearly all of the UC dissertations since 1997 are available in full-text format.
If you have any questions or requests, please send us an email or leave a voicemail and we’ll get back to you as quickly as possible.
Cataloging & metadata.
I. objective.
Use this policy to determine call numbers for papers produced in fulfillment of a degree program at BYU. Such papers include theses, dissertations, field projects and project reports. (The term thesis is used throughout this document to refer to these papers in general.) Two copies are usually acquired of each of these papers; one is cataloged for the stacks and the other for the BYU Collection, which is part of Special Collections. Stacks copies are classed together by academic department in the general subject area. Only one copy each is acquired of Closure Projects for the Bachelor of Independent Studies, which are cataloged for the BYU Collection, and Honor theses or University Scholars projects, which are cataloged for the stacks. Copies of doctoral dissertations are usually not delivered to the Catalog Department together; upon receipt one copy is sent unbound to UMI by the Acquisitions Department for microfilming. With these catalog the first copy you receive for the stacks and the subsequent copy, when it arrives, for the BYU Collection.
Classify the stacks copy in the classification number for the academic department issuing the degree, as given in the following tables:
BYU THESIS NUMBERS BY DEPARTMENT
BYU THESIS NUMBERS BY COLLEGE
Formulate the portion of the class number following the decimal to reflect the type of paper as in the table below, where x is the portion of the classification number preceding the decimal.
x.02 Theses for the M.A. or the M.S.
x.021 Field projects, research papers or other papers written for master’s degree programs but not designated as theses. Also, theses for master’s degrees other than M.A. or M.S. (i.e. M. Ed., etc.)
x.022 Doctoral dissertations
Add a cutter number and date using the LC Cutter Table as with any LC call number. (Since these are not true LC classification numbers, no x is needed after the final cutter.)
Classify the copy for the BYU Collection in Dewey 378 with a similar decimal suffix.
378.2 Theses for the M.A. or the M.S. 378.21 Field projects, research papers, etc. 378.22 Doctoral dissertations 378.23 Closure projects (Bachelor of Independent Studies)
As with any Dewey number, determine an appropriate cutter based on the author’s name using C. A. Cutter’s Three-figure Author Table. In general, use the same cutter for individuals with the same surname. Extend the cutter beyond three digits as needed to insert additional names. Add the year of the thesis to the call number. Differentiate identical call numbers for different theses with a number, e.g. 378.2 M692 1992 no. 2; 378.2 M692 1992 no. 3 ; etc. (No number is needed the first time the call number is used.)
As Dewey collections are reclassified, collections of theses found within them should also be moved into LC numbers. Sometimes selecting the right LC number presents a problem, since some departments have undergone reorganizations or name changes since the theses were written. Refer to the table below, for a list of current and former department names, together with the corresponding LC call numbers to use for re class:
LC EQUIVALENTS FOR BYU THESIS NUMBERS IN DEWEY
Honor theses or University Scholars projects are papers that are written primarily by undergraduates to fulfill requirements for special scholastic recognition, but are not required for an actual degree. These papers are not classified with theses, but are all kept together in AS36.B752 . A second cutter is assigned for the author. To facilitate filing while reducing the number of lengthy cutters, observe the following suggestions:
Do not catalog honor theses for the BYU Collection.
V. RELATED POLICIES
3.4.2: Descriptive Cataloging of Theses & Dissertations
Last updated: August 2012
Maintained by: John Wright
The Catalog Department is located on Level 6 of the Harold B. Lee Library. The Department is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Staff guides.
Theses & dissertations procedures, list of departments with binding accounts (password protected).
Just provide several keywords that would help for library cataloging and database searching. If at all possible avoid using your degree as a keyword; that is actually provided in a different area in the record when it is complete.
In 2010, Graduate School started using ProQuest’s Electronic submission (ETD) system, and more and more students are submitting their T/Ds online, these T/Ds would be available online within one month after the Special Format Cataloging Unit approves and delivers them via ETD system.
We are still working on this availability.
PQDT is the world's most comprehensive collection of dissertations and theses. It includes:
The full text of all UA dissertations from 1989 to the present. For older UA dissertations (earlier than 1989), only abstracts and citations are available. The earliest UA dissertation (with abstract, no full-text) in ProQuest is a 1913 dissertation.
The full text of all UA theses from August 2006 to the present.
In addition, Special Collections have sent some older Arkansas related dissertations (earlier than 1989) and theses (earlier than Aug. 2006) to ProQuest for digitization, so the full-text of these titles are also available in the Database.
Some dissertations and theses (T/Ds) have embargo period requested by authors, so the full-text of these T/Ds is not available online during the period. There are notes on these cataloging records reminding patrons of the fact.
See also the information about PQDT on the Libraries’ website at https://search.proquest.com/pqdtglobal/index?accountid=8361
b = In Process. (The copy is on the shelves outside the cataloger’s office. Each semester’s manuscripts are arranged alphabetically by author’s last name)
e = Bindery Prep. (It is in the Binding. Ask Binding if you need this copy.)
f = Bindery. (This copy has been sent off to Binding company and is unavailable.)
u = UMI-In Process. (The copy has been sent off to ProQuest for digitization and is unavailable)
j = On Internet. (The Internet copy is available online)
o = Noncirulating. (The copy has been cataloged and is available either in Special Collections Storage off campus (Location: Lisas ) or Special Collections Dept. (Location: SPCOT or SPCOD )
exd 12/05 rev12/06rev7/11 ; ccm 8/14; jwd 2/15
Workflow for Processing Theses and Dissertations
Graduate School sends a pdf scan of the submission form and IP form to Cataloging
Collates & reviews; emails Graduate School with any problems; Enters brief bib record and one item. Another item may be added if Special collections request a cotton paper copy. *If patent is pending, brief bib and paperwork goes into locked cabinet until Tech. Licensing Officer releases them.
Cataloging compares and corrects the T/D title lists that Grad. School sends over for each semester.
Student submits his/her T/D online via ProQuest’s Electronic submission system, it would be available online within three weeks.
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. creates item, with status code , and location | . creates item, with status code and location . Puts on shelf. Then catalogs |
. puts forms for student in file folder for library records.
| . , delivers to |
. sends electronic submissions each time a TD is ready for review unless Patent Pending. | sends to Bindery; when returned, changes item status to barcodes, and sends to . |
. Changes item status to | . assigns T/D numbers, changes item status to and sends to the Head of Tech. Service. Changes Item Location to for Arkansas related T/Ds, and sends to Special Collection Dept. |
Processing Theses/Dissertations
Theses/dissertations (T/Ds) are submitted by the student to the UMI Administrator Tool and then the Graduate School sends a pdf copy of the submission forms to the library, at this time it is being sent by email. They need to be processed as soon as possible; at least the following steps 1-4 should be done within three days after we receive them. Contact Michelle Bachelor in the Graduate School ( [email protected] , telephone: 575-6607) if there are problems with the manuscripts.
The student is required to submit a pdf copy of his/her thesis/dissertation to the UMI Administrator tool online.
If supporting documents are submitted on a CD/DVD, this needs to be sent to Proquest to be uploaded and attached to the documents in their database.
Subject: Possible IP claim - [author’s name] Hi, Mark(Lisa)! We have a new IP thesis/dissertation just arrived but there is no signature of TLO Officer. Author: Bielke, Lisa Renee Title: Evaluation of non-chemical treatments… in poultry Advisor: Billy Hargis Department: Poultry Science Graduate date: December 2006
Can you please confirm its status for us? Thanks very much.
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Half title page
*Approval page (see the note below)
Copyright page
Duplication release form (only for cotton copy)
Correct amount of page numbers
Illustrations
*Note: on the approval page, the cotton paper copy should have original signatures of the committee members (most of the TDs will not have a cotton paper copy, and the Graduate school has taken responsibility for the signature page).The electronic copy MUST NOT include the signatures.
Publishing options are on the UMI Administration tool so no need to worry about payment, but check for copyright page.
II. Adding Brief Records in Sierra
Create 1 brief bibliographic record and 1 item record for the internet copy. Adding an additional item record for the cotton paper copy for Special Collection later can be done.
To create the brief record, log in to Sierra . Click New button, a window of thesis bib template (choose the RDA version) will pop up, allow you to fill the following fields:
100 = Last name, first name |d year of birth |e author (this must match the form on the authority workform, or already in the local authority database)
Example: 100 1# Kluttz, Kathryn|q(Kathryn Marie),|d1978-|eauthor
Don’t include additions to people’s names here, such as “Jr.”, “Sr.”, or a previous degree “B.A.”
100 Author Main Entry
Search in Sierra for author’s authority record, if found, use this
If not found, create an authority record on a workform using the information on title page and submission form. Here is an example:
100 1 Kluttz, Kathryn $q (Kathryn Marie), $d 1978-
400 1 Kluttz, Kathryn Marie, $d 1978-
670 Effect of UFOs on sugarcane growth . . . ,2005 : $b t.p. (Kathryn Kluttz, M.S., U. of Ark., 2005) ; submission form (Klutzz, Kathryn Marie, Jan 16, 1978)
Note: remember to put your initial and date created on the right top of the workform.
245 = Title (take from title page) and statement of responsibility
Example: 245 10 Effect of UFOs on sugarcane growth :|ba study /|cby Kathryn Kluttz
Don’t include designations of previous degrees after the author’s name, even when they appear on the title page. However, in 245 |c you may include “Jr.”, “Sr.,” “III”, etc.
Pat pends : do not enter title. Enter only “PATENT PENDING” in the 245
Indicators: 1st indicator =1 if 100 field exists;
2nd indicator = the # of non-filling characters. For examples:
2nd indicator = 1 if a title starts with “
2nd indicator = 2 if a title starts with the article A
2nd indicator = 3 if a title starts with the article An
2nd indicator = 4 if a title starts with the article The
264 = date of graduation
Example: 264 [Fayetteville, Arkansas]|bUniversity of Arkansas, Fayetteville|c2005
No need to type the field since it is generated by template automatically, remember to change the year in the template accordingly
300 = Physical description Examples:
300 220 leaves :|billustrations ;|c28 cm
300 220 leaves :|billustrations (some color), maps ;|c28 cm
300 220 leaves :|billustrations ;|c28 cm. +|e6 maps [Use this for separate maps that are not included in thesis, add a 500 note. i.e., 6 folded maps are inserted in the back pocket]
300 220 leaves :|billustrations ;|c28 cm. +|e1 CD-ROM ([37] slides ; 4 3/4 in.)
300 220 leaves :|billustrations ;|c28cm. +|e1 mp3 file (13:59 : digital)
500 = Month and year of graduation.
Example: 500 “December 2005”
No need to type the field since it is generated by the template automatically, remember to change the year in the template accordingly
502 = Dissertation note (See Table of Graduate Degree Programs and Degrees). Examples:
502 |bM.S.|cUniversity of Arkansas, Fayetteville|d2005
502 |bPh.D.|cUniversity of Arkansas, Fayetteville|d2005
Please watch the degree designation carefully. Sometimes the student has made a mistake and puts “Master of Science” when they really received a “Master of Science in Electrical Engineering.” The engineering theses are especially problematic in this way, for some reason. If you think the degree designation is incorrect, email Michelle Bachelor ([email protected]) in the Graduate School and ask her what the degree is supposed to be (she will fix the degree in the PDF)
504 = Bibliography note (take from scrap sheet). Examples:
504 Includes bibliographical references (leaves 218-220)
504 Includes bibliographical references
Use the latter note if references appear in several different places
690 =Local subject heading for Advisor
690 Advisor: Adams, Glynn P
690 Advisor: Mantooth, H. Alan, 1963-
This field always begins with the word “Advisor:”, followed by the TD Director
This information should come from the Title page. The name provided on the Title page needs to be checked against the OneSearch authority file to see if it matches the heading for the advisor/director. If you cannot find the authority record for the advisor or you aren’t sure, check with a cataloger.
690 = Local subject heading for department. Examples:
690 Dept.: History.
690 Dept.: Electrical Engineering.
The field always begins with the word “Dept.:”, followed by the department’s name
The information should come from the Library Transmittal Form. The department indicated on the form by the student must be checked against the OneSearch authority file to see if it matches the heading for that department. Do not simply take it from the transmittal form, as it is often abbreviated on the form. Also be careful to get the most “recent” version of the department heading when necessary–for example, Geology and Geography are not valid for recent theses; they have merged into Geosciences. Look at the authority record for this information. If you can’t find an authority record for the department or aren’t sure, check with a cataloger.
Be sure to save changes you have made. (Ctrl S)
III. Adding Item Records in Millennium
Click on the Summary tab and then Attach New Item , the system will prompt you to select template for two item records:
1 st Item Record :
2nd Item Record : ( Only if Special Collections wants a cotton paper copy )
IV. Labeling and Shelving
Only the Submission Form and Intellectual Property Form are filed in an accordion file with the graduating semester, year and format of the TD, either Thesis/Masters or Dissertation/Ph.D.
If a copy is in CD/DVD format, check the supporting documents (1 title page, abstract, table of contents, and specifications of hardware and software versions if applicable). They should be put in an 8.5 X 11 envelope with the CD/DVD.
V. Patent Pending Theses/Dissertations
VI. Count Statistics
Record under “New Manuscripts Accepted & Processed” on the Annual Thesis/Dissertation Statistics sheet.
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Inputting Thesis/Dissertation Records into OCLC
The goal of this process is to export brief records of theses/dissertations from OneSearch, import them into OCLC, then upgrade these records to full level cataloging records. We receive metadata from Proquest that we then upload into OneSearch that will be then imported to OCLC for the final touches to the full level records.
I. Export record from OneSearch
II. Import record to OCLC
III. Edit the record in OCLC
1. Open the imported record in OCLC
2. Apply appropriate constant data and delete unnecessary fields
3. Edit the record
Press combination keys “Ctrl-F3”
Call up the record by searching the save file #
Check and edit the following fields. Remember that OCLC format uses spaces around subfield delimiters, unlike OneSearch. It also uses end punctuation at the end of all fields except for 246 field and fields ending with parenthesis.
049 AFUH
This code will generate the location of Internet resources for the Millennium record after export
100 Author Main Entry
Search in Sierra and OCLC for author’s authority record, if found, use this
If not found, create an authority record on a workform using the information on title page and library transmittal form. Here is an example:
100 1 Uplinger, James Robert, $d 1979-
670 DNA translocation through a solid-state nanopore . . . , 2005 : $b t.p. (James Robert Uplinger, M.S., U. of Ark., 2005) ; submission form (Uplinger, James Robert, Jan 1, 1979)
Note: remember to put your initial and date created on the right top of the workform. For the authority record of a literature, put LC Call no. in the field 053. This can be done when the brief bib is created to decrease work at this point. Also, all new name authority records are now entered according to RDA. These typically follow the standard above in local records, but if they are to be entered via NACO into the national database, the cataloger should create those records.
In OCLC, fill in the author from the authority workform you made. For example:
100 1 Sanderson, Crystal Ellen, $d 1967- $e author
245 Title and Statement of Responsibility
Check if indicators are appropriate (1st ind. = 1, 2nd ind. = # of nonfiling characters). Don’t forget spaces on either side of $b, $c, etc., and the period at the end of the field. Pay attention to case sensitive and subtitle. (Usually “:” is a sign for subtitle.) Here is an example:
245 14 The waves are so high : $b stories and poems / $c by Margaret Pfaff.
690 Local Subjects
150 Dept.: Chemistry
550 Dept.: Chemistry and Biochemistry
667 Name changed in 1987/88 from Chem. to Chem & Biochem. Use Chem & Biochem. for theses 1988 and later
Note: some departments have changed name over time, make sure to use the right name. We also need to update authority records when case arises, to add cross-references and notes to reflect name changes.
150 Advisor: Adams, Glynn P
450 Adviser: Adams, Glynn P
6xx Subjects
Specify the type of 6xx (600, 610, 650, or 651) and fill in the indicators. Indicator 2 will always be 0.
6xx begins with a capital letter. Subsequent words within a subfield are not capitalized
Each subfield begins w/a capital letter: “Career development $x Moral and ethical aspects”
A summary for subfields:
$x for topical subdivisions: “Moral and ethical aspects”
$y for chronological subdivisions: “20 th century:
$z for geographic subdivisions: “United States”
$v for form subdivisions: “Case studies”
There usually isn’t punctuation between subfields
6xx ends with a period unless another mark of punctuation (including a parenthesis) is present
To figure out the indicators look at the Library Transmittal form and Proquest Submission Form, the author should have good ideas written down. If you need more help look at the Abstract. To check and see if what you chose works go to Edit control headings, do “all” or if only one heading “single”. To search by subject in OCLC, “shift F2” then search using LCSH.
050 4 Call Number
Fill in the call number as seen from similar OCLC or InfoLink records. Sometime subject headings has call number attached, another way is to assign call number is using the Correlations Search function of ClassWeb to convert LC subject heading to LC Class Number. The classification portion of the number goes in $a; the shelflisting part (including Cutter and date) goes in $b. For example:
050 4 HD5713 $b .R63 1999
Note: There are no spaces between elements in $a, but there are between those in $b.
Check the call numbers in Millennium to make sure they fit in system, adjust cutter number if necessary
4. Save the Record
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Editing Thesis/Dissertation Records
After Publishing Online
T/Ds sent to ProQuest are digitized. Usually three weeks after delivering if T/Ds are submitted online, check if the Internet copy is available online. Here is how to check:
Once the Internet copy is available online, editing the bib records accordingly:
n 500 UMI ## - #####
This field records ProQuest Publication no., which is given when we get the records from ProQuest.
For example, UMI 30 - 37930
d 690 Text (Electronic thesis)
Local subject heading for all the theses and dissertations
y 856 41 %dd
(This is also given when we get ProQuest record but it is useful for when there is an embargo or a needed change)
|zFull text from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses. |u http://0-gateway.proquest.com.library.uark.edu/openurl?url_ver=Z39.88-2004&res_dat=xri:pqdiss&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:dissertation&rft_dat=xri:pqdiss:
When a student chose embargo time (6 months, 1 year, or 2 years) to delay the online publication of the full text of his/her thesis, only the abstract is available online during the embargo period. Use a different note for these embargoed T/Ds:
Record under “TD Records Edited after Publishing Online” on the Annual Thesis/Dissertation Statistics sheet
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Theses/Dissertations Post Processing
This is only used when we have an archival copy (cotton paper copy)
When the archival copy is bound and returned to the Cataloging. We need to update the status of Lisas item records and add T/D numbers. In Sierra:
1. Call up the Lisas item of a bib record by scanning the barcode.
2. Change item status code from b (In Process) to o (Noncirculating)
3. Insert 099 field (local call no.) using Macro function: c099 ## T # 2011 , then add cutter number. Detailed instructions see the section below.
4. Change item location to “ SPCOT ” for Arkansas-related theses
Change item location to “ SPCOD ” for Arkansas-related dissertations.
5. Route the item as appropriate:
6. Count statistics:
Record under “TD numbers assigned” on the Annual Thesis/Dissertation Statistics sheet.
Assign Thesis/Dissertation Call Numbers (Local Call No.)
This can be done for the internet copy as well before or after creating the OCLC record
An example of T/D number for a 2005 thesis written by Kluttz, K. M.: T 2005 K68
The cutter number “K68” start with the FIRST letter of the author’s last name “K”, then the following digits “68” are determined by using the Cutter Table. Usually there are 2 digits, occasionally 3 or even 4 digits are used.
Notes : If a name has a SPACE in it somewhere (“de Silva”) or is a two-parter (Jimenez Cordova; these are often seen in Spanish and Hungarian names), 2 things:
De Silva, O
D417 (in which 4=e, 1=the space between “de” and “Silva” and 7=S.)
From our library homepage, go to Books--Library Catalog--Number Searches—Local Call Number, type the T/D number in the search box (e.g., T 2007 K68 or just T 2007 K). If the number conflicts with one already created, adjust the number. (e.g., if we already had “Klyburn” at “K68", then “Kluttz” should be “K67" or SOME number that will put “Kluttz” before “Klyburn”), Remember that the Cutter Table is here to help us but fudge when necessary. The goal is to make things file in alphabetic order, not to follow the table religiously.
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The Harvard University Archives ’ collection of theses, dissertations, and prize papers document the wide range of academic research undertaken by Harvard students over the course of the University’s history.
Beyond their value as pieces of original research, these collections document the history of American higher education, chronicling both the growth of Harvard as a major research institution as well as the development of numerous academic fields. They are also an important source of biographical information, offering insight into the academic careers of the authors.
Spanning from the ‘theses and quaestiones’ of the 17th and 18th centuries to the current yearly output of student research, they include both the first Harvard Ph.D. dissertation (by William Byerly, Ph.D . 1873) and the dissertation of the first woman to earn a doctorate from Harvard ( Lorna Myrtle Hodgkinson , Ed.D. 1922).
Other highlights include:
If you're a Harvard undergraduate writing your own thesis, it can be helpful to review recent prize-winning theses. The Harvard University Archives has made available for digital lending all of the Thomas Hoopes Prize winners from the 2019-2021 academic years.
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This database provides fast and convenient access to the dissertations and theses available in OCLC member libraries. Many theses are available electronically, at no charge, directly from the publishing institution.
All dissertations, theses, and published material based on theses cataloged by OCLC members, on all subjects.
Database name | WorldCat Dissertations and Theses |
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Short database name | DIST |
Available on | New FirstSearch Production Server |
Sources | OCLC member libraries |
Number of records | 26,000,000+ records in the database |
Coverage | All cataloged dissertations, theses, and published material based on theses and dissertations to the present, including all document types. |
Update frequency | Daily |
Producer | OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc. |
Use a colon after an index label (for example, au:) when you are not certain of your search terms. Use an equal sign after an index label (au=) for an exact match search. You can search with an index label from any search screen. The information you type overrides any default menu selections. The following examples show sample rather than actual searches.
Search indexes | Labels | Examples |
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Keyword | kw: | coffee or tea and house+ [keyword searches, publication year, ISBN, geographic codes, map data, and all the information found in the Author, Title, Notes, Publisher, Publisher location, and Subject indexes] |
Access Method | am: | www oclc org [or] oclc (omit https:, and use spaces instead of punctuation or special characters) |
Accession Number | no: | 4620335 (OCLC) |
Author | au: | saint-arroman (use single quotes around 'le' and other words that are operators; operators supported in FirstSearch: Boolean search operators, parentheses, proximity operators, wildcards; operators included are le, ge, it, gt, n, near, w, with, and, or, not) |
Author Phrase | au= | saint-arroman auguste (use double quotes around exact phrases; omit single quote from 'le' operator when the double quote is used to search for an exact phrase) |
Corporate and Conference Name | cn: | canadian |
Corporate and Conference Name Phrase | cn= | canadian acoustics week |
Descriptor | de: | voice disorders |
Descriptor Phrase | de= | voice disorders in children |
Genre/Form | ge: | solo piano |
Genre/Form Phrase | ge= | screenplays |
Geographic Coverage | gc: | cape |
Geographic Coverage Phrase | gc= | capetown |
ISBN | nb: | 3196311821 or 31-9631-182-1 9783540287070 or 978-3-540287-07-0 (search with or without hyphens) |
ISSN | ns: | 0000-0019 (use hyphens) |
Language Phrase | ln= | kw:coffeehouse* and ln= japanese (See the drop-down list under Limit to: Language for the complete list of languages.) |
Library of Congress Call No. | lc: | hd9000.6 (index deletes and collapses all spaces and punctuation, except periods) |
LC Control Number | nl: | ne64-2560 or ne64002560 or ne642560 or 64-2560 or 64002560 or 642560 (prefixes can be immediately connected to the number or removed; hyphens can be included or removed; the number is searchable as it is stored, with the year and then six digits with leading zeros for unused digits, or as it is often displayed, without zeros) |
Material Type | mt: | vhs |
Material Type Phrase | mt= | vhs tape |
Musical Composition | mc: | jazz |
Musical Composition Phrase | mc= | folk music |
Named Corporation and Conference | nc: | world conference on women |
Named Corporation and Conference Phrase | nc= | intel corporation |
Named Person | na: | mandela |
Named Person Phrase | na= | mandela, nelson (last name first with first comma retained) |
Notes/Comments (includes degree-granting institution) | nt: | erasmus universiteit rotterdam |
Personal Name | pn: | lemaire |
Personal Name Phrase | pn= | weijer, kees (use last name first with or without the first comma retained) |
Publisher | pb: | media |
Publisher Phrase | pb= | new star media inc |
Publisher Location | pl: | china |
Series Title | se: | emb report |
Series Title Phrase | se= | emb evaluation report |
Standard Number | sn: | 1097461x or 1097-461x 9783540287070 or 978-3-540287-07-0 1550463160 or 155-0463-160 64002560 (for all searches, hyphens can be included in the search or removed; for the LCCN number, only the number used for storage, with the year and then six digits with leading zeros for unused digits, is indexed; many other standard numbers are included in this index) |
Subject | su: | coffee and tea house+ |
Subject Phrase | su= | coffeehouses in art |
Subject All | sa= | medical fees canada (phrase search of complete subject heading with all parts, so "medical fees--canada" is searched as a single phrase) |
Title | ti: | music w3 british w3 enlightenment |
Title Phrase | ti= | music theory in the british isles during the enlightenment |
Uniform title | ut: | bible |
Uniform Title Phrase | ut= | selected poems 1930-1972 |
Update Date | up: | 20060101 |
FirstSearch Indexes and USE and STRUCTURE attributes used to access them:
Index | Description | Use Attribute | Structure Attribute | Indexed Data Source |
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Keyword (kw)* | Any | 1016 | 2 | Fields found in the following indexes: Author keyword |
Access Method (am)* | OCLC Defined | 1209 | 2 | 856/u |
Access Restrictions | OCLC Defined | 5068 | 1,2 | 506/a,f |
Accession Number (no) | Control number-local | 12 1211 | 1,2 | 001 019/a |
Language (ln=)** | Code-language | 54 | 1, 2 | 008 <lang> 041/b,d,e,f,g,j 041/a if first indicator is zero |
Notes/Comments (nt) | Note | 63 | 2 | 500/a 501/a 502/a-d,g,o 504/a 505/a,r,t 506/a,f 508/a 511/a 518/a,d,o,p 520/a,b 521/a 530/b,c,d,3 533/a,b,c,d,e,f,n 534/a,t 536/a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h 538/a 545/a 550/a 586/a 753/a,b,c |
Material Type (mt)* | material-type | 1031 | 1,2 | 945/m,n,p,q |
Place of Publication (pl) | Name-geographic-place-publication | 59 | 2 | 257/a 260/a,e 261/f 533/b 752/a,b,c,d |
Publisher (pb) | Name-publisher | 1018 | 1,2 | 260/b,f 261/a,b,c 533/c |
Update Date (up)* | Update date | 1012 | 2 | 005/00-07 "replaced" |
Year of Publication (yr)* | Date-publication | 31 | 4,5 | 008 046/c |
* Additional information on these indexes is given in the below. ** Language is searchable by language code or the English translation of the code. Additional information is given below the section. |
Index | Description | Use Attribute | Structure Attribute | Indexed Fields and Subfields |
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Author keyword (au) | Author-name | 1003 | 2 | 100/a,b,c,d,j,q,u 110/a,b,c,d,e,n,u 111/a,c,d,e,n,q,u 245/c 505/r 508/a 511/a 550/a 700/a,b,c,d,j,q,u 710/a,b,c,d,e,n 711/a,c,d,e,n,q 720/a 770/a 773/a 780/a 785/a 787/a 800/a,b,c,d,q,u 810/a,b,c,d,e,n 811/a,c,d,e,n,q |
Author Phrase (au=) | Author-name | 1003 | 1 | 100/a,b,c,d,j,q 110/a,b,c,d,n 111/a,c,d,e,n,q 700/a,b,c,d,j,q 710/a,b,c,d,n 711/a,c,d,e,n,q 720/a |
Corporate and Conference Name (cn, cn=) | Author-name-conference | 1005 1006 | 1, 2 | 110/a,b,c,d,e,n,u* 111/a,c,d,e,n,q,u 710/a,b,c,d,e,n* 711/a,c,d,e,n,q |
Personal Name (pn, pn=) | Author-name-personal | 1004 | 1, 2 | 100/a,b,c,d,j,q,u 700/a,b,c,d,j,q,u |
* The 100/u, 110/e,u, 700/u and 710/e are only available in the keyword forms of their respective indexes. |
Index | Description | Use Attribute | Structure Attribute | Indexed Fields and Subfields |
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Subject (su, su=) | Subject | 21 | 1, 2 | 600/a,b,c,d,e,g,j,k,m,n,o,p,q,r,s,t,v,x,y,z 610/a,b,c,d,e,g,k,m,n,o,p,r,s,t,v,x,y,z 611/a,c,d,e,g,k,n,p,q,t,v,x,y,z 630/a,d,k,m,n,o,p,r,s,t,v,x,y,z 648/a,v,x,y,z 650/a,b,v,x,y,z 651/a,v,x,y,z 653/a 654/a,b,v,x,y,z 655/a,b,v,x,y,z |
Descriptor (de, de=) | OCLC Defined | 5650 | 1, 2 | 600/x 610/x 611/x 630/x 650/a,b,x 651/x 653/a if 2nd indicator is 0 655/x |
Geographic Coverage (gc, gc=) | Name-geographic | 58 | 1,2 | 042/a** 651/a,z 600/z 610/z 611/z 630/z 648/z 650/z 653/a if 2nd indicator is 5 654/z 655/z |
Genre/Form (ge, ge=) | OCLC Defined | 5655 | 1,2 | 655/a,b,v 600/v 610/v 611/v 630/v 648/v 650/v 651/v 653/a if 2nd indicator is 6 654/v |
Named Person (na, na=)*** | Subject-name-personal | 1009 | 1,2 | 600/a,b,c,d,j,q 653/a if 2nd indicator is 1 |
Named Conference and Corporation (nc, nc=) | OCLC Defined | 5610 | 1,2 | 610/a,b,c,d,n,p 611/a,c,d,e,n,p,q 653/a if 2nd indicator is 2 or 3 |
Subject All (sa=) | OCLC Defined | 5090 | 1 | 600/a,b,c,d,e,g,j,k,m,n,o,p,q,r,s,t,v,x,y,z 610/a,b,c,d,e,g,k,m,n,o,p,r,s,t,v,x,y,z 611/a,c,d,e,g,k,n,p,q,t,v,x,y,z 630/a,d,k,m,n,o,p,r,s,t,v,x,y,z 648/a,v,x,y,z 650/a,b,v,x,y,z 651/a,v,x,y,z 653/a 654/a,b,v,x,y,z 655/a,b,v,x,y,z |
* Additional information on these indexes is given in the Searching Tips below. ** 042/a is indexed as the English terms represented by the codes. *** The first comma is retained as part of the search for this index only.
Each portion of the subject heading (e.g., subheading in 650/a,x,y,z) will be handled as a distinct phrase search. The suggested strategy in searching for records that contain those subheadings is to and those terms together. Example: 650 ‡a Nuclear Power Plants ‡x Safety Measures is searched by entering: nuclear power plants and safety measures. The one exception to this is the Subject All index (use attribute 5090) For that index the above term would be searched as "nuclear power plants safety measures". |
Index | Description | Use Attribute | Structure Attribute | Indexed Fields and Subfields |
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Title keyword (ti) | Title | 4 5245 1002 | 2 | 031/d 100/t 110/t 111/t 130/a,d,f,g,k,m,n,o,p,r,s,t 210/a 214/a 222/a,b 240/a,d,f,g,k,m,n,o,p,r,s 242/a,b,n,p 243/a,d,f,g,k,m,n,o,p,r,s 245/a,b,f,g,k,n,p 246/a,b,n,p 247/a,b,n,p 440/a,n,p 490/a 505/t 700/g,k,m,n,o,p,r,s,t 710/d,g,k,m,n,o,p,r,s,t 711/g,k,n,p,s,t 730/a,d,f,g,k,m,n,o,p,r,s,t 740/a,n,p 770/a,s,t 773/p,s,t 780/s,t 785/s,t 787/s,t 800/g,k,m,n,o,p,r,s,t 810/d,g,k,m,n,o,p,r,s,t 811/g,k,n,p,s,t 830/a,d,f,g,k,m,n,o,p,r,s,t,v |
Title (ti=) | Title | 4 1002 | 1 | 130/a,d,f,g,k,m,n,o,p,r,s,t 222/a,b 240/a,d,f,g,k,m,n,o,p,r,s 245/a,b,f,g,k,n,p* 246/a,b,n,p 505/t 730/a,d,f,g,k,m,n,o,p,r,s,t 740/a,n,p |
Series (se, se=) | Title-series | 5 | 1, 2 | 440/a,n,p,v,x 490/a,v,x 533/f 534/f 760/a,s,t,x,y 762/a,s,t,x,y 800/a,b,c,d,e,g,k,m,n,o,p,q,r,s,t,v 810/a,b,c,d,e,g,k,m,n,o,p,r,s,t,v 811/a,c,d,e,g,k,n,p,s,t,v 830/a,d,f,g,k,m,n,o,p,r,s,t,v |
Uniform Title (ut, ut=) | Title-uniform | 6 | 1, 2 | 130/a,d,f,g,k,m,n,o,p,r,s,t 240/a,d,f,g,k,m,n,o,p,r,s 243/a,d,f,g,k,m,n,o,p,r,s 700/g,k,m,n,o,p,q,r,s,t 710/d,g,k,m,n,p,o,r,s,t 711/d,g,k,n,p,s,t 730/a,d,f,g,k,m,n,o,p,r,s,t |
* The Title phrase search has the 245/a and 245/b subfields combined into a single phrase search with structure attribute 1. These subfields (245/a, 245/b) can be searched as separate subfields also. |
Index* | Description | Use Attribute | Structure Attribute | Indexed Fields and Subfields |
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Standard Number (sn) | Identifier-standard | 1007 | 1,2 | 010/a,b,z 015/a,z 016/a,z 020/a,z 022/a,l,m,y,z 024/a,z 027/a,z 028/a 030/a,z 037/a 088/a 440/x 490/x 534/o,x,z 700/x 710/x 711/x 730/x 760/x,y,z 762/x,y,z 770/r,u,x,y,z 773/u,x,y,z 776/x,y,z 780/x,y,z 785/x,y,z 800/x 810/x 811/x 830/x |
ISSN (ns) | Identifier-ISSN | 8 | 1,2 | 022/a,y,z |
ISBN (nb) | Identifier-ISBN | 7 | 1,2 | 020/a,z |
LCCN (nl) | Control number-LC | 9 | 1 | 010/a,z |
* All searches in the above table (Classification Numbers and Specific Searches) are explained further in the Searching Tips, in the Call Number Indexes and Known Item Searches sub-sections (see below). |
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856 fields | OCLC has added links to additional content such as cover art, table of contents, summaries and author notes. These OCLC-created 856 fields include the following subfields: 856/u URL to additional content 856/i instructions in URL use 856/q data type such as "ASCII," "GIF," etc. 856/x "OCLC EC" 856/3 type of content such as "COVER ART," "TABLE OF CONTENTS," "MORE INFO," or "EXCERPTS" | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Evaluative content info in websites: OCLC created URLs contained in 856/u fields in full MARC syntax and under the label "Access:" in full SUTRS syntax will allow internet-based access to evaluative content (cover art, summaries, excerpts, author information, etc.) These URLs can be cut and pasted, or programmatically entered, into any browser supported by FirstSearch in order to gain access to the information. The URLs will time out after 7 days so if continued access is desired another search to receive and updated URL will need to be executed. The 856/i field is the indicator for information on the URL; because not all 856/u fields are additional evaluative content, the 856/i should be checked to be certain the 856/u link is truly a OCLC sourced link. The 856/i field contains instructions regarding the URL. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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947/s | Indicator for My Library holdings. This indicates if authorization number's institution has local holdings attached in OCLC WorldCat. "Y" is yes. "N" is no. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
948 | Library Holdings Field 948/a gives the ISO country code information for each library holding the item. Additional detailed holdings information is available in . | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (NDLTD) is an international organization dedicated to promoting the adoption, creation, use, dissemination, and preservation of electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs). We support electronic publishing and open access to scholarship in order to enhance the sharing of knowledge worldwide.Etd 2024 call for proposals extended. In response to numerous request, the paper/poster abstract and workshop proposal submission deadline for the ETD 2024 symposium has been extended to May 17 2024. It is hoped that this will give additional potential authors enough time to submit their work. The Call for Papers for ETD2024 is now open!27th International Symposium on Electronic Theses and Dissertations *Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Visibility at a Global Scale* /Join us, along with global leaders, from Wednesday, October 30th to Friday, November 1st, in Livingstone, Zambia./ The theme for ETD 2024 is “Electronic Thesis … ETD 2024 AnnouncementWe are thrilled to announce that the 27th International Symposium on Electronic #Theses and #Dissertations (#ETD2024) will take place on October 30th to November 1st in Livingstone, Zambia. Hosted by The University Of Zambia (UNZA), Higher Education Authority of Zambia and Zambia Research and Education Network together with … We are thrilled to announce that the 27th International Symposium on Electronic #Theses and #Dissertations (#ETD2024) will take place on October 30th to November 1st in Livingstone, Zambia. Hosted by The University Of Zambia (UNZA), Higher Education Authority of Zambia and Zambia Research and Education Network together with NDLTD. … USETDA 2024 Conference September 25-27, 2024 in Provo, UtahThe USETDA 2024 Conference will be held September 25-27, 2024 as a hybrid event in Provo, Utah on the campus of Brigham Young University and the Provo Marriott Hotel. For details visit https://www.usetda.org/usetda-conferences/usetda-2024/. Call for proposals. Important Dates Call for proposals … Subscribe to our newsletterJoin our community and get the latest news on NDLTD events and resources This page provides resources for librarians, academic managers, and faculty to start and manage an electronic thesis program and to build and manage a thesis repository. We invite all NDLTD members and other interested parties to submit resources for inclusion in this web site. We also invite academic institutions to submit links to web pages and documents that may serve as valuable examples to others. Please send any contributions to [email protected] . Start and Manage an ETD Program
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Open Access, Metadata Harvesting, and NDLTD Union Catalog Open your repository, and allow those harvesters who are compliant with the Open Archives Initiative (OAI) to harvest metadata (Protocol for Metadata Harvesting, PMH). Most repository software have a built-in OAI-PMH interface. If you must use a system that does not have an OAI-PMH interface, there is a free open-source interface available from OCLC, OAIcat . After configuring the OAI-PMH interface, register as an OAI data provider. You are now ready to participate in the NDLTD Union Catalog , an initiative led by NDLTD to provide a seamless interface to the thesis collections of all participating institutions. It contains records of millions electronic theses and dissertations. The NDLTD Union Catalog is managed by the University of Cape Town Digital Libraries Laboratory . To ensure your ETD repository is harvested by the NDLTD Union Catalog, please e-mail the details of your OAI registration to Hussein Suleman . The list of institutions that participate in the NDLTD Union Catalog is available at http://union.ndltd.org/portal/ A machine-readable version is available at http://union.ndltd.org/summary/ ETD Preservation ETD Preservation is a collection of resources about ensuring long-term open access to ETDs with sound, affordable preservation strategies. ETD Metadata To give maximal exposure to your institute's ETDs, you must provide accurate and complete metadata. NDLTD recommends that you use the ETD Metadata Standard ETD-MS . The Southeastern LibrarianHome > Journal Publishing > Active Journals > SELn > Vol. 71 > Iss. 3 (2023) Cataloging Electronic Theses and Dissertations: Updates and Perspectives from the Mississippi State University LibrariesMeg C. Wang , Mississippi State University Follow Over the last two decades, electronic submission of theses and dissertations has become more common, and cataloging processes have evolved as well. At the same time, the Resource Description and Access (RDA) cataloging guidelines, which are better designed to describe digital resources, were widely imple-mented in 2013 in order to replace the Anglo-American Cataloging Rules (AACR2), which emphasize the description of a physical item. These changes have brought unceasing challenges into cataloging work-flows. Especially with the development of linked data and the semantic web, catalogers consistently need to adapt measures to local conditions. This paper describes the recent issues that have occurred at the Mississippi State University Libraries and how local practices addressed these concerns to enhance bib-liographic data and authority data for better discovery of Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs). Publication DateFall 11-10-2023 Since November 10, 2023 Included inInformation Literacy Commons , Scholarly Communication Commons , Scholarly Publishing Commons
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© Stanford University , Stanford , California 94305 . Theses and DissertationsCornell theses. Check Cornell’s library catalog , which lists the dissertations available in our library collection. The print thesis collection in Uris Library is currently shelved on Level 3B before the Q to QA regular-sized volumes. Check with the library staff for the thesis shelving locations in other libraries (Mann, Catherwood, Fine Arts, etc.). Non-Cornell ThesesProquest dissertations and theses. According to ProQuest, coverage begins with 1637. With more than 2.4 million entries, ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global is the starting point for finding citations to doctoral dissertations and master’s theses. Dissertations published from 1980 forward include 350-word abstracts written by the author. Master’s theses published from 1988 forward include 150-word abstracts. UMI also offers over 1.8 million titles for purchase in microfilm or paper formats. The full text of more than 930,000 are available in PDF format for immediate free download. Use Interlibrary Loan for the titles not available as full text online. Foreign Dissertations at the Center for Research LibrariesTo search for titles and verify holdings of dissertations at the Center for Research Libraries (CRL), use the CRL catalog . CRL seeks to provide comprehensive access to doctoral dissertations submitted to institutions outside the U. S. and Canada (currently more than 750,000 titles). One hundred European universities maintain exchange or deposit agreements with CRL. Russian dissertation abstracts in the social sciences are obtained on microfiche from INION. More detailed information about CRL’s dissertation holdings . Additional ResourcesPlease see our resource guide on dissertations and theses for additional resources and support. Ohio State nav barThe Ohio State University
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Is my use a fair use? You may be able to rely on fair use when reproducing copyrighted material in your thesis or dissertation, but you cannot assume that all such uses are automatically fair use. You must conduct a fair use analysis for each individual use of copyrighted material in your thesis or dissertation. Use the following resources to learn about fair use and conducting a fair use analysis:
What is NOT fair use? Fair use depends on a fact-specific evaluation of all four factors. There is no single criterion that automatically determines whether or not a particular use is fair use. However, some criteria that may significantly weaken your argument for fair use of copyrighted material in your thesis or dissertation are:
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Subject LibrariansDuke databases broadly related to the topic, archives and digital collections, secondary materials: books, secondary materials: articles.
Laura Williams is the Head of the Music Library [email protected]
Heidi Madden Librarian for Western European and Medieval Studies [email protected]
To find books on the topic, conduct a "subject" search in the library's online catalog for the following Library of Congress-defined subject headings and limit the results by language (e.g. English): Popular music -- Colombia Music -- Latin America To expand your search outside of Duke library, conduct the same "subject" search in the union catalogs of TRLN and WorldCat .
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This policy delineates cataloging practice for describing unpublished academic theses issued by BYU or other institutions. The term thesis here should be understood to designate all types of academic dissertations, field projects, research papers, honors theses and other papers written to fulfill requirements for a degree or other scholastic ...
3.3.6 Theses and Dissertations A thesis or dissertation is a resource submitted by a student studying for an academic degree or professional qualification presenting the results of research or creative activity. The terms thesis or dissertation are often used interchangably.
Over the last two decades, electronic submission of theses and dissertations has become more common, and cataloging processes have evolved as well. At the same time, the Resource Description and Access (RDA) cataloging guidelines, which are better designed to describe digital resources, was widely implemented in 2013 in order to replace the Anglo-American Cataloging Rules (AACR2), which ...
3.4.2 Descriptive Cataloging of Theses and Dissertations; 3.4.3 Facsimiles, Photocopies, and other Reproductions; 3.4.4 Genre/Form Headings. 3.4.4a Genre/Form and Subject Access to Moving Image Materials. Genre/Form Headings for Moving Image Materials at BYU; 3.4.5 Special Collections Cataloging Policies. 3.4.5a Identifying Items for Special ...
Lona Hoover and Robert E. Woolverton, Jr., "Cataloging and Treatment of Theses, Dissertations, and ETDs," Technical Services Quarterly 20, no. 4 (2003): 3-57. Gail P. Clement and Fred Rascoe, "ETD Management and Publishing in the ProQuest System and the University Repository: A Comparative Analysis," Journal of Librarianship and ...
Cataloging and Metadata staff catalog the dissertation for D.C. Hist Theses. If subject location is Biomed, Kresge, or Cook, Cataloging & Metadata Services staff create an item record for the prospective second copy, and create a second book slip with the call number transcribed and the bar code attached. Dissertations and slips are placed on ...
Cataloging and Treatment of Theses, Dissertations, and ETDs. February 2003. Technical Services Quarterly 20 (4):3-57. DOI: 10.1300/J124v20n04_02. Authors: Lona Hoover BS. Robert E. Wolverton Jr ...
Continuing budget constraints have necessitated cataloging theses and dissertations (a time-intensive process) in the most efficient manner possible, leading to the trend of including paraprofessionals and students in the task. The tug of war between shrinking budgets and the desire to provide quality cataloging has fueled such debates as ...
There may be a microform or print copy available for use, or you may request retrieval of the archival copy via Special Collections. The Dissertations & Theses database provides access to the complete full-text of all University of California dissertations in addition to UC Davis doctoral dissertations from the year 1997 forward. Free 24-page ...
x.02 Theses for the M.A. or the M.S. x.021 Field projects, research papers or other papers written for master's degree programs but not designated as theses. Also, theses for master's degrees other than M.A. or M.S. (i.e. M. Ed., etc.) x.022 Doctoral dissertations. Add a cutter number and date using the LC Cutter Table as with any LC call ...
The purpose of this paper is to describe the reasoning, methodology, and impact behind a semi-automated cataloging process for electronic theses and dissertations, including explanations of the importance of retention and addition of cataloger created metadata. The authors explain an automated process that is generated by ProQuest and student entered data, and also the addition of metadata ...
Record under "TD numbers assigned" on the Annual Thesis/Dissertation Statistics sheet. Assign Thesis/Dissertation Call Numbers (Local Call No.) This can be done for the internet copy as well before or after creating the OCLC record. A T/D number will be put in the T/D's Lisas item and consists of 3 parts: T or D (theses or dissertations)
The Harvard University Archives' collection of theses, dissertations, and prize papers document the wide range of academic research undertaken by Harvard students over the course of the University's history.. Beyond their value as pieces of original research, these collections document the history of American higher education, chronicling both the growth of Harvard as a major research ...
WorldCat Dissertations and Theses: Short database name: DIST: Available on: New FirstSearch Production Server: Sources: OCLC member libraries: Number of records: 26,000,000+ records in the database: Coverage: All cataloged dissertations, theses, and published material based on theses and dissertations to the present, including all document ...
statement of the nature and content of the thesis or dissertation. It is written in complete sentences and paragraphs rather than in note or outline form. Text should be either double or 1.5 spaced, the same spacing as used throughout the thesis/dissertation. The abstractshould not exceed 300 words.
Global ETD Search. Search the 6,505,200 electronic theses and dissertations contained in the NDLTD archive: advanced search tips how to contribute records.
The Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (NDLTD) is an international organization dedicated to promoting the adoption, creation, use, dissemination, and preservation of electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs). We support electronic publishing and open access to scholarship in order to enhance the sharing of knowledge worldwide.
You are now ready to participate in the NDLTD Union Catalog, an initiative led by NDLTD to provide a seamless interface to the thesis collections of all participating institutions. It contains records of millions electronic theses and dissertations. The NDLTD Union Catalog is managed by the University of Cape Town Digital Libraries Laboratory.
Over the last two decades, electronic submission of theses and dissertations has become more common, and cataloging processes have evolved as well. At the same time, the Resource Description and Access (RDA) cataloging guidelines, which are better designed to describe digital resources, were widely imple-mented in 2013 in order to replace the Anglo-American Cataloging Rules (AACR2), which ...
National Digital Library of Theses & Dissertations in Taiwan: Turkey: Tez Merkezi: United Kingdom: EThOS: United States: Open Dissertations: Digital version of H.W. Wilson "Doctoral Dissertations Accepted by American Universities, 1933-1955", extended with records from 1955 til the present. Wales: Theses Collection Wales
Theses and dissertations. Result includes all theses and dissertations — from all sources — held in the Stanford Libraries and Digital Repository. To show Stanford work only, refine by Stanford student work or by Stanford school or department. Catalog start Genre Thesis/Dissertation .
Cornell Theses. Check Cornell's library catalog, which lists the dissertations available in our library collection.. The print thesis collection in Uris Library is currently shelved on Level 3B before the Q to QA regular-sized volumes. Check with the library staff for the thesis shelving locations in other libraries (Mann, Catherwood, Fine Arts, etc.). ...
Theses and dissertations (T/Ds) and electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs) present scholarly research and thus warrant access through quality cataloging. Continuing budget constraints, however, necessitate cataloging T/Ds in the most efficient manner possible. What are libraries' actual practices in their attempt to provide quality ...
Search the OSU Library Catalog for OSU thesis and dissertations. Limit Material Type to OSU E-Thesis/OSU Thesis (Print). ... Remember that your thesis or dissertation will be published online, and any third party copyrighted material that you include in your manuscript will also be openly available online. This means that if you upload an ...
Theses and dissertations completed prior to 2006 may be found in the "Archived Theses" and "Archived Dissertations" and are accessible only to those on a Clemson University IP address or using Clemson's VPN service. Visitors not affiliated with Clemson University may request a copy through their local library's interlibrary loan service.
To find books on the topic, conduct a "subject" search in the library's online catalog for the following Library of Congress-defined subject headings and limit the results by language (e.g. English): To expand your search outside of Duke library, conduct the same "subject" search in the union catalogs of TRLN and WorldCat.
Furthermore, students will have the option to complete a thesis (i.e., independent research project) or a nonthesis option (i.e., independently teach a college psychology course). Students will consult with the graduate program coordinator to help determine the option that will best prepare the student to meet her/his professional goals.
Welcome to the Emory Libraries Catalog. Search books, e-books, journal and newspaper titles, videos and more. Search in. search for Search. Advanced Search ... The Emory Theses and Dissertations (ETD) Repository holds theses and dissertations from the Laney Graduate School, the Rollins School of Public Health, and the Candler School of Theology ...
Category: Thesis Defense; Location: Kiva (32-G449) Additional Location Details: Abstract: Despite their impressive performance, training and deploying ML models is currently a somewhat messy affair. But does it have to be? In this defense, I'll discuss some of my research on making ML "predictably reliable"—enabling developers to know ...
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