DCRB 1A1. Punctuation

For instructions on the use of spaces before and after prescribed punctuation, see 0E.

Precede the title of a supplement or section (see 1B6) by a period.

Precede each parallel title by an equals sign.

Precede each unit of other title information by a colon.

Precede the first statement of responsibility by a diagonal slash.

Precede each subsequent statement of responsibility by a semicolon.

For the punctuation of this area when a publication has no collective title, see 1E.

AACR2 1.1A1. Punctuation

For instructions on the use of spaces before and after prescribed punctuation, see 1.0C.

Precede the title of a supplement or section (see 1.1B9) by a full stop.

Enclose the general material designation in square brackets.

Precede each parallel title by an equals sign.

Precede each unit of other title information by a colon.

Precede the first statement of responsibility by a diagonal slash.

Precede each subsequent statement of responsibility by a semicolon.

For the punctuation of this area for items without a collective title, see 1.1G3.

For the use of the equals sign to precede parallel statements, see the appropriate rules following.

Comparison:

1st paragraph no difference (except references)

2nd paragraph DCRB changes "full stop" to "period." (and reference)

AACR2 GMD paragraph omitted from DCRB

Paragraphs on parallel title, other title information, first statement of responsibility, subsequent statement of responsibility are unchanged.

Paragraph about collective title:

DCRB: For the punctuation of this area *when a publication has no* collective title, see 1E.

AACR2: For the punctuation of this area *for items without a* collective title, see 1.1G3.

DCRB omits last paragraph in AACR2.

Comment:

All of these changes are minor, and none of them reflect a rare cataloging need.

Recommendation:

Realign DCRB language with AACR2 (except for cross references).