Cataloging: Fundamentals of the NLM® Classification
Module 9—Continuing Resources
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Introduction
Module 1
Overview of NLM Classification
Module 2
Using the Online NLM Classification
Module 3
Components of NLM Call Numbers
Module 4
General Principles
Module 5
Table G
Module 6
Form Numbers
Module 7
Bibliographies and Related Materials
Module 8
Classification of 19th Century Works and Early Printed Books
Module 9
Continuing Resources
Cuttering of Serial Call Numbers
- Cutters are only assigned to tangible serial resources. E-journals and other serials on the Internet do not have a cutter added to the W1 or other serial classification number
- Dates are not assigned to serial call numbers
- NLM assigns complete call numbers to all serials at the point of order
Cuttering of W1 Call Numbers
- The cutter is based on the title established for the serial at the point of order, using the Cutter-Sanborn Three Figure Author Table (1969 ed.)
- A W1 cutter consists of the first two letters of the main entry in uppercase letters, followed by the Cutter-Sanborn number (may be extended up to four digits and/or additional uppercase letters if needed to make the cutter unique). However, numbers will be adjusted to make the title fit in proper alphabetical order with other NLM titles
W1 Examples
- Journal title: Masters in cardiology
- 060 00 $a W1 $b MA423
- Title: Journal of psychiatric education
- 060 00 $a W1 $b JO867S
- Additional digit and uppercase letter needed because so many titles begin with "Journal"
- 060 00 $a W1 $b JO867S
- Title: Journal of psychiatric educators
- 060 00 $a W1 $b JO867SB
- Two uppercase letters supplied so the titles shelve properly
- 060 00 $a W1 $b JO867SB
- Title: Online health journal $h [electronic resource].
- 060 00 $a W1
- Title is online only, no cutter is supplied
- 060 00 $a W1
