STRUCTURE OF A CATALOG RECORD

This shows the information found on a typical catalog card, or from a MARC record of an on-line catalog.  Note: [gmd] = "general material designation," for example: [sound recording

1. Subject heading (on a subject card)
2. Class number
3. Cutter
4. Main entry (author or composer)
5. Uniform title
6. Title proper
7. Publication information
8. Physical description
9. Series title and number
10. Headings or tracings
 

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