government–20th c
Scope:Collection-level cataloging involves the creation of a single bibliographic record for groups of library materials that have been intentionally brought together at the technical processing stage. These groupings are made by the original catalogers, sometimes in consultation with the selectors. If a selector suggests the grouping, he or she may suggest a title, which may be changed by the cataloger when processing the collection.
Contact: Sarah Ross
Unit: Cataloging
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2. Devised title (245 field). The title of each record is to be constructed by the cataloger. If the selector has suggested a title, the cataloger may change it when processing the collection. This title should begin with the substantive elements of the collection and is generally in English, e.g., Spanish Civil War pamphlets, Manam language publications. Note: NO SQUARE BRACKETS around the devised title in RDA. Always give a matching 500 note, "Title devised by cataloger."
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All three elements of the publication statement may be included in collection-level records if appropriate. In most cases, however, because of the diversity of the material, only the date element ($c) will be recorded.
a. If the collection is finite, a single date or inclusive dates are to be used following RDA 1.9.
b. If it is expected that additional materials will be added to the collection, use the same guidelines as processing any open-entry multi-volume work.
4. Collation (300 field) containing the number of pieces in the collection at the time of cataloging (if no more to be added) or "volumes"; an indication of illustrative matter; and the range of volumes sizes.
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Always give a 500 note, "Title devised by cataloger."
Pertinent notes may be given when judged important for the collection.
Formal contents notes (first indicator 0, 1 or 2) are made only in the case of collections of regular monographic material. For such collections, contents notes indicating author, title, illustrator (when appropriate), edition (when appropriate), and date of publication (when important) may be provided. Do not give subtitles unless very important. Each piece in the collection is assigned a volume number which is included in the contents note.
EXAMPLEEXAMPLES:
Communist Party of the United States of America pamphlets.
[1] The American way to jobs, peace, democracy. 1954 -- [2] The constitution and by-laws of the Communist party of the United States of America. 1938 -- [3] How socialism will come to the United States. 1971 -- [4] The platform of the class struggle. 1928. Do not give subtitles unless very important.
6. Subject headings (6XX fields) The assigned subject headings serve as a primary access mechanism to the majority of items represented by the collection-level record.
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