Question

Arrange the sections of main entry of AACR II from beginning to end. A. Accession Number, B. Tracing, C. Note, D. Title and Imprint, E. ISBN.

• A. E, D, C, B, A
• B. D, C, E, A, B
• C. D, A, E, C, B
• D. A, D, C, E, B

Hint:

In catalogue entries, descriptive details come first, while tracing usually appears near the end.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: AACR II main entry contains bibliographic details arranged in a systematic order. The order helps users identify and access the document properly.

Step 1: Begin with title and imprint.
Title and imprint provide the main bibliographic identity of the book. \[ D = \text{Title and Imprint} \]

Step 2: Place note section.
The note section gives extra information about the document. \[ C = \text{Note} \]

Step 3: Place ISBN.
ISBN provides the unique standard book number. \[ E = \text{ISBN} \]

Step 4: Place accession number.
Accession number is related to the library's own record of the book. \[ A = \text{Accession Number} \]

Step 5: Place tracing at the end.
Tracing indicates additional entries made in the catalogue. \[ B = \text{Tracing} \] Therefore, the correct sequence is: \[ D,\ C,\ E,\ A,\ B \]