Edition

Print

Multiple edition statements

If there are multiple edition statements that aren’t the same, transcribe both statements in the same 250 field.

Cataloger-supplied edition statements

Follow RDA 2.5.1.4 to supply an edition statement, if considered important for identification or access (e.g. when the item is a large print version but lacks an edition statement).

Sound recordings

Explicit vs. clean lyrics

Unless the item specifically includes a phrase such as "Edited edition" or "Explicit content version only" use as an edition statement when needed to differentiate one record from another in the CCS database.

Audiobooks

Library and retail editions of audiobooks can be attached to the same record in the CCS database. The presence or absence of "Library edition" is a minor difference when deciding whether to create a new record,. Qualify Library editions or Retail editions in 020, not in 250.

020    9781423336266 ‡q (library ed.)

A statement such as abridged or unabridged (or their equivalents in other languages) alone, with modifications, or as a modifier is an edition statement.

250 	Abridged.
250	Unabridged.

Multiple edition statements audiobooks

If the item carries a formal edition statement such as "2nd ed." or "Rev. ed." add those after "Abridged" or "Unabridged" in the 250 field. Abridgement information is more important to patrons than other edition statements.

250 	Abridged, 2nd ed.
250	Unabridged, Rev. ed.

Video recordings

Rental versions

Do not treat "Rental" or "Rental only" as an edition statement; include as a quoted note instead. If the rental ISBN or label number is different from the non-rental, also qualify the ISBN or label number with "(Rental)".