Many of the changes that occur in the life of a serial can be mentioned in notes in the record. Some changes, however, require the creation of a new record. These include certain changes to the title or main entry, the numeric designation, and the physical format of the serial.

This module will discuss:

How to determine whether a change in the title warrants the creation of a new record

Situations in which corporate body changes require the creation of a new record

Other changes that require the creation of a new record

What to change when closing off a record for a "dead" serial

16.1. Introduction

16.2. Title changes

16.3. Main entry heading changes

16.4. Uniform title changes

16.5. Numeric designation changes

16.6 Physical format changes

16.7. Closing off records for "dead" serials

Summary

See also:

Part 1. Original cataloging