Music Library Association Best Practices for plate number for notated music

Routinely record the element. Record all values of the element present in the resource if feasible.

If the resource is a reprint, reissue, reproduction, issue in an alternate format, etc., and provides an identifier for the original manifestation or an equivalent in an alternate format, record the identifier as a Manifestation: related manifestation of manifestation; do this in addition to formulating a structured or unstructured description of the original manifestation.

For qualfiers, clarifications, or situations not addressed here, apply the general instructions at Manifestation: identifier for manifestation.

In MARC: Record as an identifier using field 028 (first indicator 2) subfield $a. Apply the general instructions at Manifestation: identifier for manifestation.

See examples in MARC format: plate number for notated music

Apply the option. Record the value according to the general instructions at Manifestation: identifier for manifestation.

Apply the option.If a number is accompanied only by a generic designation such as "no.," "Nr.," "cat. no.," "Ed. Nr.," etc., do not consider it to be part of the number. If such a designation appears along with initials, abbreviations, or words identifying the publisher, transcribe the entire statement as it appears.