LC-PCC policy statements for first alphanumeric designation of alternative sequence

LC/PCC practice: See the Metadata Guidance documentation: Series/Subseries elements

LC/PCC practice: Apply the instruction.

LC/PCC practice: For instructions on recording this element when an alternative numeric and/or alphabetic designation of first issue or part of sequence appears on the source of information in more than one language or script, see Manifestation: numbering within sequence. Options re: parallel language or script.

PCC practice: When creating a new description of a series, take evidence for numbering of sequence from the earliest available part or from an LC-PCC bibliographic description of the earliest available part that conforms to RDA.

LC/PCC practice: Do not apply the option.

LC/PCC practice: Apply this option if 1) the metadata has been taken from a source other than the manifestation being described and there is a requirement to record that source OR 2) if directed to do so by other LC/PCC documentation.