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11. Series Statement: Sources

Per RDA 2.12.2.2, the sources for the title proper of the series statement, in order of preference are:

  • The series title page
  • Another source within the resource itself (2.2.2)
  • One of the other sources of information specified at 2.2.4
  • For main series/subseries use a source that has both titles (LC PCC PS 2.12.10.2)

Do not transcribe series appearing only in pre-publication data (US or other CIP): PS 2.12.10.2

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RDA & Other Short Checklists

  • RDA Terminology
  • Bibliographic Records: Manifestations & Items (RDA Chapter 2)
    • 1. RDA Transcription Sources for Title Proper (Text, Video, Other)
    • 2. Errors in Title Proper Examples
    • 3. Statement of Responsibility Sources
    • 4. Title Proper, Other Title, or Statement of Responsibility? Examples
    • 5. Designation of Edition; Changes of Edition Statement
    • 6. Place of Publication
    • 7. Place of Publication Examples
    • 8. Publisher Name with Examples
    • 9. Supplied Date Examples-1
    • 10. Supplied Date Examples-2
    • 11. Series Statement: Sources
    • 12. Series Statement Transcription
  • Bibliographic Records: Serials & Integrating Resources
  • Bibliographic Records: Carrier (RDA Chapter 3)
  • Bibliographic Records: Works, Expressions, Reproductions
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