Source of Information

Masthead. The subject scope statement often found in the masthead can be concise and useful. (CCM: 15.3.1)

Content Page. The titles listed on the contents page may indicate the subject matter. (CCM: 15.3.2)

Publisher’s announcements. Announcements may be found either in the publication or on the publisher's promotional material that led to the institution's decision to acquire the title. (CCM: 15.3.3)

Editorial Commentary. Often present in the first issue, commentaries can explain the rationale for the serial's existence, its place in the bibliographic universe, a recapitulation of the knowledge development that has preceded it, and the plans for its subject coverage. (CCM: 15.3.4)

Instructions to Authors/Contributors. These policy statements, usually in one issue of each volume, can indicate a serial's subject scope. Even more than the previous example, this allows a cataloger to arrive deductively at a generalization of subject scope. (CCM:15.3.5)

Issuing Body Statements. The name of the issuing body can often be enlightening. (CCM: 15.3.6)

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