When known, series statement Marc content designation sufficient enough to allow record entry and indexing in the on-line system. They are defined in AACR as Level I descriptions. Cataloging units may add to or enhance these standards but they may not omit any required data when it is available. Author headings must, by definition, conform to established forms in the data base if available, including diacritics, applicable indicator values and all appropriate subfields. Complete MARC content designation for all required fields.
Subject access is optional.
Bibliographic records which are enhanced versions of this standard are allowed in the Orbis data base. Such standards should be communicated to the Chief Catalog Librarian and the Head, Data Base Management. This standard is generally applied to collections of published pamphlet-like materials but may be applied to other types of library materials when appropriate.