Remote access electronic serials are serials available via the Internet (online) and other networks. This is in contrast to a direct access electronic resource which is issued on a physical carrier such as CD-ROM, diskette or USB flash drive.
Electronic serials are either ‘born-digital’ (the serial is originally published online) or are reproductions, republications, or simultaneous editions of print titles. A ‘born digital’ serial may also be issued in print. ‘Born-digital’ serials may not contain traditional volume and issue numbering and sometimes the only designation available is the numbering on individual articles.
This section covers the following topics related to the cataloging of remote access electronic serials consistent with CONSER. Sources of Description Also, MARC elements and content are uniquely relevant for remote access electronic serials, which are covered in the three bottom subsections.
Introduction to Remote Access Electronic Serials Cataloging
Fixed-Length Data Elements, Leader, Publication & Physical Dimensions (006, 007, 264, 300, 336-338)
Remote Access Note & Description Based on/Latest Issue Note for Electronic Serials (506, 588)