ISBD(NBM) - IFLA

6 SERIES AREA
Introductory Area 6 is only used when all parts of the item are published (or are intended to be
note published) in the same series or sub-series. In other cases the series or sub-series
statement(s) may be given in area 7.
When an item belongs to more than one series and/or sub-series, the area is repeated.
The order of the statements is determined by the order of preference of the sources for the
area; in the case of these being of equal value, the order follows the sequence of
information found in the chosen source.
In the case of series and sub-series, it is necessary to consult ISBD(S) for an
understanding of the elements pertaining to area 6 (e.g. selection of sources, transcription
of data). Especially important to note is the explanation of the terms "common title" and
"dependent title" in ISBD(S) 0.3.3.1, which states that these terms, as used in stipulations,
cover a) all common/section titles and b) those main/subseries titles in which the subseries
title is dependent.
Contents 6.1 Title proper of series or sub-series
6.2 Parallel title of series or sub-series
6.3 Other title information of series or sub-series (optional)
6.4 Statements of responsibility relating to the series or sub-series
6.5 International Standard Serial Number of series or sub-series
6.6 Numbering within the series or sub-series
Punctuation A. The series area is preceded by a point, space, dash, space (. – ).
pattern
B. Each series statement is enclosed in parentheses ( ( ) ).
C. A second and each subsequent series statement is preceded by a space.
D. Each parallel title is preceded by a space, equals sign, space ( = ).
E. Each statement of other title information is preceded by a space, colon, space ( : ).
F. The first statement of responsibility is preceded by a space, diagonal slash, space
( / ).
G. Each subsequent statement of responsibility is preceded by a space, semi-colon,
space ( ; ), unless the statements are considered to form a single phrase.
H. The International Standard Serial Number is preceded by a comma, space (, ).
I. Numbering within a series or sub-series is preceded by a space, semi-colon, space ( ; ).
J. The section or sub-series designation or dependent title following a common title is
preceded by a point, space (. ).
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