R.R. Bowker's American Book Publishing Record Monthly
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Bowker's American Book Publishing Record is the cornerstone reference for cataloging information for libraries of all sizes! The American Book Publishing Record subscription offers readers with up-to-date and convenient monthly issues that provide access to the newest cataloging records from the Library of Congress, ensuring that users have access to the latest MARC records for over 10,000 new titles. Arranged into three easy-to-use parts: Dewey Decimal Classification Number, Adult Fiction, and Juvenile Fiction, this series is a must when accurate, up-to-date information is needed in your library.
Up-to-date and convenient, these monthly issues offer access to the newest cataloging records from the Library of Congress.
Entries in this title include the following elements when they are available:
- Title/Added Title/Subtitle
- Author/Edition Statement
- Publication Place
- Publisher
- Publication/Copyright Dates
- Dewey Numbers
- LC Classification Numbers
- LC Control Numbers
- ISBN
- Binding
- General/Contents Notes
- Price
Entries are updated with corrections obtained from the Library of Congress. This includes CIP entries which are updated to complete entries.
The Subject Headings in each monthly issue reflect the changes and additions of those in the 23rd edition of the Dewey Decimal Classification Schedule.
The format of entries reflects the ISBD (M) format with some modification. Briefly, the ISBD format divides the monographic bibliographic description into seven areas: (1) title and statement of authorship, (2) edition, (3) imprint, (4) collation, (5) series, (6) notes, and (7) ISBN. Binding and price are not divided by the conventional period-space-dash space (. - ). Additionally, the ISBN, binding, and price have been positioned after the Library of Congress Classification Number(s), secondary Dewey Numbers (if present), and Control Number.
Some entries will also reflect some changes outlined by AACR2 cataloging rules with some modifications. For example, corporate authors as main entries will not have the spacing dividing the number, date, and location. The location will sometimes appear as added entry information.
With ABPR Monthly, you’ll receive:
- Complete data on Machine Readable Cataloging (MARC) records received from the Library of Congress
- Bibliographic data organized in the Dewey system range 000-999, Adult Fiction, & Juvenile Fiction
- Three Indexes for easy access to information: Author, Title, and Subject Guide
Bowker’s American Book Publishing Record® Monthly is the cornerstone reference for cataloging information. Whether purchased as the annual title, or the monthly subscription, ABPR this resource is crucial in ensuring that libraries and bookstores have access to the most accurate listing of published titles throughout the year.
A subscription to American Book Publishing Record Monthly is a must when accurate, up-to-date information is needed in your library.
Subscriptions run January to December.
