Transcribing Numbering

CONSER states to transcribe numbering (field 362) from the first and last issues of a remote access serial when these issues are in hand or the information is known. Prefer the first and last issue as the source of numbering. If numbering does not appear on the first or last issues, the numbering may be recorded from other locations on the web site or files associated with the issues. If a source contains only part of the numbering (e.g., volume but not issue number), piece together the most complete numbering from anywhere in the resource. (CCM: 31.8)

As with print, CONSER cataloging requires “description based on” information and the source of title on all CSR records even if cataloging is based on the first issue. This information should be combined into one 588 note. The CSR also requires “latest issue consulted” information on all CSR records even when the issue is already cited in a “description based on” note.

588 0# $a Volume 1, number 1 (2010); title from journal home page (ACS website, viewed Feb. 4, 2010).

588 1# $a Volume 1, number 1 (2010) (viewed Feb. 4, 2010).

If the issue cited in the “latest issue consulted” note is from a different provider than the issue cited in the “description based on” note, provide it. (CCM: 31.8)

362 1# $a Began with: January 2008.

588 ## Description based on: January 2008; title from home page (publisher's website, viewed June 22, 2008).

588 ## Latest issue consulted: December 2013 (ScienceDirect, viewed Sept. 26, 2013).