What is BS 6627 - Headers for microfiche of monographs and serials about?
BS 6627 discusses headers for microfiche. The aim of the BS 6627 is to provide the best guidance for presentation of headers for microfiche of monographs and serials.
BS 6627 lays down rules for the presentation of the information to be provided in the
header areas of microfiche produced for distribution by, or to, libraries and information centres. It is applicable to original micropublications as well as to microfiche editions of monographs and serials and their contributions. It is applicable equally to complete works as well as to parts of works and to catalogues whether the microfiche are produced by computer output microfilming (COM) or other methods, for example step-and-repeat camera.
Who is BS 6627 - Headers for microfiche of monographs and serials for?
BS 6627 headers for microfiche of monographs and serials is useful for:
- Authors
- Micropublications
- Microfilm industries
- Libraries
Why should you use BS 6627 - Headers for microfiche of monographs and serials?
The header is that area reserved for identification of the information on the microfiche. This area shall be used for bibliographic information which briefly, but uniquely, describes the document
reproduced on the microfiche. More complete bibliographic information for other uses, such as acquisitions, classification and cataloguing, shall appear in the first frame(s) of the microfiche, which should contain the title page and preliminary pages.
BS 6627 provides scope and field of application, references, definitions, general requirements, and header area: layout and content. This ensures that users follow the right method presentation of headers for microfiche of monographs and serials.
