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CvSU Library Manual of Operations

preceded by a space-colon-space ( : ). i.e.,
xii, 120 p. : ill.

i. Dimensions

 The physical size of the text is measured
and recorded in centimetres. It should be
preceded by a space-semicolon-space.
( ; ). i.e., xii, 120 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
 Record items where the width is greater
than the height as follows i.e., xii, 120 p. :
ill. ; 16 cm. The height is listed before the
width.

j. Series Area

 The series, if any, is recorded next. It
should be preceded by a period-space-
dash-dash-space. ( .-- ).
 Each series is enclosed in round brackets
or parenthesis.
 An item which is a numbered part of a
series should be recorded after the series
title. Punctuation is a space-semi-colon-
space. ( ; )
 i.e. ( The ship ; v.6)

k. Note Area

 Leave two lines after the physical
description before beginning note entries.
 Record here bibliographies or indexes, if
present. Contents, notes, summaries,
multi-volume works, in another language,
audience level, and local note are also
entered in this area.

i.e. Includes bibliographical references (p.
116) and index.

l. International Standard Book Numbers

The last item to be entered as part of the
physical description of the book is the ISBN.

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