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Most serials bear numbers, letters, and/or dates that distinguish one issue from another. The sequence of numerals, letters, and/or dates that appear on a serial is referred to collectively in RDA as numbering. Each sequence is referred to as a “system of numbering ” and some serials have more than one system of numbering. |
Numbering is one of the most unique and important features of serials because it provides an identification for each issue that allows for recording and retrieval of the issue. With the exception of unnumbered series, every CONSER RDA serial description must have numbering given in two 588 fields, the “Description based on” note and the “Latest issue consulted” note. (If the first or last issue of the serial is in hand or known, numbering is also given in field 362.)
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