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What is the difference between a physical description and an ISBN?
What is the difference between a physical description and an ISBN?
A physical description details the physical characteristics of a book, such as its size, number of pages, illustrations, and binding. An ISBN is a unique numerical identifier assigned to each book, making it easily searchable in library databases and online booksellers.
Does pages not part of the physical description?
Does pages not part of the physical description?
False
How many numbers does ISBN contains?
How many numbers does ISBN contains?
13
What is the purpose of the physical description area in a bibliographic record?
What is the purpose of the physical description area in a bibliographic record?
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What is the standard format for representing the illustrations in a physical description?
What is the standard format for representing the illustrations in a physical description?
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Which of these is a valid example of a physical description?
Which of these is a valid example of a physical description?
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What is the term used for specifying the size of a book in a physical description?
What is the term used for specifying the size of a book in a physical description?
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Match each item type with its appropriate physical description element:
Match each item type with its appropriate physical description element:
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What does 'col.' indicate in a physical description regarding a book?
What does 'col.' indicate in a physical description regarding a book?
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What term is often used to refer to the physical description area in bibliographic records?
What term is often used to refer to the physical description area in bibliographic records?
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When describing electronic resources, the physical description area should include the dimensions of the physical carrier if available.
When describing electronic resources, the physical description area should include the dimensions of the physical carrier if available.
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What term is used for representing the number of volumes in a multi-volume book or a 'dead' printed serial?
What term is used for representing the number of volumes in a multi-volume book or a 'dead' printed serial?
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What term is used to indicate the presence of illustrations that are sequentially numbered in a bibliographic record?
What term is used to indicate the presence of illustrations that are sequentially numbered in a bibliographic record?
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For electronic resources that are only available remotely, the physical description area should be left blank.
For electronic resources that are only available remotely, the physical description area should be left blank.
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If a local electronic resource produces sound, what term is used in the physical description?
If a local electronic resource produces sound, what term is used in the physical description?
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The term 'col.' is used to indicate that a graphic resource is in color.
The term 'col.' is used to indicate that a graphic resource is in color.
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What term is used to indicate that a filmstrip or slide set includes integral sound?
What term is used to indicate that a filmstrip or slide set includes integral sound?
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The term 'col.' is used to indicate that a map or globe is in color.
The term 'col.' is used to indicate that a map or globe is in color.
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Which term is used to indicate whether a motion picture or videorecording is sound or silent in the physical description?
Which term is used to indicate whether a motion picture or videorecording is sound or silent in the physical description?
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When describing sound recordings, the term 'analog' is used for all types of recordings.
When describing sound recordings, the term 'analog' is used for all types of recordings.
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What term is used to describe the number of sound channels in a sound recording?
What term is used to describe the number of sound channels in a sound recording?
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For three-dimensional objects, the term 'col.' is used to indicate that the object is in black and white.
For three-dimensional objects, the term 'col.' is used to indicate that the object is in black and white.
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The outside height of books, pamphlets, and printed texts is measured in millimeters.
The outside height of books, pamphlets, and printed texts is measured in millimeters.
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The width of filmstrips and filmslips is measured in centimeters.
The width of filmstrips and filmslips is measured in centimeters.
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The diameter of globes is measured in inches.
The diameter of globes is measured in inches.
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The dimensions of microfiches are not provided if they are the standard dimensions.
The dimensions of microfiches are not provided if they are the standard dimensions.
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The diameter of sound discs and electronic discs is measured in centimeters.
The diameter of sound discs and electronic discs is measured in centimeters.
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The dimensions of sound cassettes and cartridges are always provided in the physical description.
The dimensions of sound cassettes and cartridges are always provided in the physical description.
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The height, width, and depth of three-dimensional objects are measured in inches.
The height, width, and depth of three-dimensional objects are measured in inches.
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The term 'b&w' indicates that the object is black and white.
The term 'b&w' indicates that the object is black and white.
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What is the term used to define materials included with a bibliographic resource and intended for use with it?
What is the term used to define materials included with a bibliographic resource and intended for use with it?
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Accompanying material is always in a different physical form from the main resource.
Accompanying material is always in a different physical form from the main resource.
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The physical description area includes the title proper of the series.
The physical description area includes the title proper of the series.
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What is another term for the series statement?
What is another term for the series statement?
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The series information area is always preceded by a space- long dash space.
The series information area is always preceded by a space- long dash space.
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The notes area provides information about the item that cannot be included in other areas of the bibliographic description.
The notes area provides information about the item that cannot be included in other areas of the bibliographic description.
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The notes area can only contain formal notes derived from the item itself.
The notes area can only contain formal notes derived from the item itself.
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Notes about the frequency of issue are always included in the notes area, regardless of the title of the serial.
Notes about the frequency of issue are always included in the notes area, regardless of the title of the serial.
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A system requirement note is always included when describing electronic resources.
A system requirement note is always included when describing electronic resources.
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When describing remote electronic resources, a mode of access note is always included.
When describing remote electronic resources, a mode of access note is always included.
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A note describing the nature of the item is required only if it is not obvious from the rest of the bibliographic description.
A note describing the nature of the item is required only if it is not obvious from the rest of the bibliographic description.
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A language note is always included in the notes area for all resources.
A language note is always included in the notes area for all resources.
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An adaptation note is required for any work that is based on or adapts another work.
An adaptation note is required for any work that is based on or adapts another work.
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A note about the source of the title proper is only required for electronic resources.
A note about the source of the title proper is only required for electronic resources.
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Cast and credits notes are only required for motion pictures and videorecordings.
Cast and credits notes are only required for motion pictures and videorecordings.
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The purpose of 'other statements of responsibility' is to identify any persons involved in the creation of the resource that are not mentioned in the statement of responsibility.
The purpose of 'other statements of responsibility' is to identify any persons involved in the creation of the resource that are not mentioned in the statement of responsibility.
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Edition and history notes are only necessary for revisions or reissues.
Edition and history notes are only necessary for revisions or reissues.
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Serials notes are only required for serials that are continued by or continue another serial.
Serials notes are only required for serials that are continued by or continue another serial.
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Integrating resources notes are only necessary if the title of the integrating resource has changed.
Integrating resources notes are only necessary if the title of the integrating resource has changed.
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What type of note would be used to provide information about the distribution of the resource in a particular region?
What type of note would be used to provide information about the distribution of the resource in a particular region?
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Physical details notes encompass information about the size, shape, and materials of a resource.
Physical details notes encompass information about the size, shape, and materials of a resource.
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The standard numbers and terms of availability area is always transcribed after the notes area.
The standard numbers and terms of availability area is always transcribed after the notes area.
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The area of standard numbers and terms of availability includes ISBN, ISSN, and ISMN.
The area of standard numbers and terms of availability includes ISBN, ISSN, and ISMN.
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Standard numbers are assigned to items only after they are published for the first time.
Standard numbers are assigned to items only after they are published for the first time.
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Which type of catalog is arranged alphabetically by author?
Which type of catalog is arranged alphabetically by author?
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Which type of catalog is arranged alphabetically by the title of the book?
Which type of catalog is arranged alphabetically by the title of the book?
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Which type of catalog is arranged alphabetically by subject?
Which type of catalog is arranged alphabetically by subject?
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Which type of catalog is organized by the location of the books in the library?
Which type of catalog is organized by the location of the books in the library?
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An Author Catalog can contain entries for both authors, titles, and subjects.
An Author Catalog can contain entries for both authors, titles, and subjects.
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A Shelf List is a type of catalog that is readily available to the public.
A Shelf List is a type of catalog that is readily available to the public.
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What is the purpose of a catalog in a library?
What is the purpose of a catalog in a library?
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Study Notes
Module 2, Lesson 4: Bibliographic Areas and Elements
- The lesson covers bibliographic areas 5, 6, 7, and 8
- Area 5: Physical Description Area
- Records the extent of an item (books, volumes, leaves, illustrations, etc.)
- Includes dimensions and format
- Physical description is synonymous with collation
- Usually begins a new paragraph in the bibliographic record
- Uses a standardized format for punctuation
- Information for this area is taken from the item itself whenever possible
- Provides examples of format and punctuation based on different types of material
- Area 6: Series Information
- Also known as the series statement
- This area provides additional information about the broader series the item is part of.
- Includes title, statements of responsibility, ISSN (for serials), and numbering within the series
- Area 7: Notes Area
- Supplies supplementary details about the item.
- Includes characteristics or details not covered in previous areas
- Includes notes on Frequency, system requirements, nature of item, language, adaptation, title (taken from outside the chief source,) credits, changes in serial titles, physical details, accompanying material, audience, summary, contents, library holdings, and "with" notes
- Guidelines and examples for creating various types of notes (e.g., formal vs. informal, notes for serials and electronic resources, notes on physical details, notes on accompanying material)
- Area 8: Standard Numbers and Terms of Availability
- Includes standard numbers like ISBN, ISSN, or ISMN
- Usually in a separate paragraph after the notes area
- Additional Information
- Types, and arrangements of catalogs: Alphabetical, Classified, and Alphabetico-classed
- Different types of catalog cards: Author, Title, and Subject
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Description
This lesson focuses on key bibliographic areas such as physical description, series information, and notes. It details how to record and format essential information for bibliographic records. Learn about the standardized formats and examples for different types of material.