cataloging of computer software

Cataloging of Computer Software

May Flor C. Julian

DefinitionTypes of Electronic ResourcesChief Source of InformationChoice of main entryTitle FieldGMD (General Material Designator)Statement of ResponsibilityEdition statementPUBLICATION,DISTRIBION,ETC,AREAPhysical Description AreaOther physical detailsDimensionsAccompanying materialSeries AreaNote AreaStandard Number and terms of Availability Area



AACR defines as electronic resources as material encoded for manipulation by a computerized device. This material may require the use of a peripheral directly connected to a computerized device (e.g. CD-ROM drive) or a connection to a computer network (e.g. Internet). Electronic resources that do no require the use of a computer, (i.e. music compact discs and videodiscs) are not included in this definition.Libraries have not cataloging computer software for long, so cataloging rules are still evolving.


Direct access resources Remote access resources


•(such as CD-ROM’s, floppy disc, tapes) comes in containers to be played through a computerized device. Examples of types of informational object contained in direct access resources include:

• Cartographic materials, digitized• Computer-oriented multimedia• Computer software (including programs and games)

Direct access resources


are available online; through a computer item is present. Examples of remote access resources include:

*Aggregator*Blog*Database*Electronic book (E-book)*Website

Remote access resources


Chief Source of Information

The chief source of information of the electronic resources is the resource itself.


Choice of main entry

often responsibility is diffuse, so electronic resources are often entered under title.



Title Field

•Transcribe the title from the most complete source.



GMD (General Material Designator)

Will always be [computer file]


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Statement of Responsibility

Electronic resources are usually the result of collaborative efforts, and often this information will be in a note instead of the statement of responsibility.


Edition statement

Information listed as version, issue, level, release, update, etc. should be as an edition statement.


Publication, distributing, etc. Area

Record information about the place of the publication, distribution, etc. of a published electronic resource.


Physical Description AreaSee example in AACR2R. Floppy

disks will be described like the following:

1 computer disk : col. ; 3 ½ in. + 1 manual (51 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.)

1 computer disk ; 3 ½ in. + 1 demonstration disk + 1 codebook

2 computer disk ; 5 ¼ in.


Other physical details

The presence of sounds is indicated by sd.

A display in two or more colors is indicated by col.


DimensionsGive the diameter of the disc in inches to the next ¼ inch up.

•1 computer disc : col. ; 5 ¼ in.•1 CD-ROM: sd. ; col. ; 4 ¾ in.

Accompanying material

Electronic resources often have guides included in the jewel case or container.1 Computer disc ; 4 ¾ in. + 1 users guide (19 p. : ill. ; 12cm)

Series AreaIf the resource contains a series statement or series-like phrase, simply transcribe as instructed.

Note Area•Make a note on the system requirements of the resource if the information is readily available.•Always give the source of the title proper.•Give the source of the edition statements if it is different from the source of the title proper

•Make notes on publication , distribution, etc. details that are not included in the publication, distribution ,etc. area and are considered important.•Make a brief note of the intended audience for or intellectual level or, a resource if this information is stated in or on the item, its container or accompanying material.•Give a brief object summary of the purpose and content of an item unless of another part of the description provides enough information.

Standard Number and terms of Availability Area

Included ISBNs or ISSNs assigned to source if available

PC Globe, Inc. MacGlobe[computer file] : electronic atlas for the Macintoshcomputer .—Version 1.0.—Tempe, Ariz. : PC Globe, Inc. ;| Lakewood, N.J. : Distributed by MacWarehouse ], c1991. 2 computer disks : col. ; 3 ½ in. + 1 user’s guide. System requirements: macintosh Plus or later model; at least 1MB RAM; hard disk; macintosh System 6.04 or later, including 7.0;single 800K disk drive. Title from disk label.

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PC Globe, Inc. MacGlobe[computer file] : electronic atlas for the Macintosh computer .—Version 1.0.—Tempe, Ariz. : PC Globe, Inc. ; [Lakewood, N.J. : Distributed by MacWarehouse ], c1991. 2 computer disks : col. ; 3 ½ in. + 1 user’s guide. System requirements: macintosh Plus or later model; at least 1 MB RAM; hard disk; macintosh System 6.04 or later, including 7.0; single 800K disk drive. Title from disk label.

(Continued on next card)

PC Globe, Inc. MacGLobe [computer file] …c1991. (Card 2) Summary: Includes regional maps for the world, Africa, Asia, Australia and Oceania, Europe, North America, South America, Central America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, and 190 country maps. Allows modification of maps by painting countries and regions, displaying cities, and adding map features. Includes statistical data on demography, health, economics, education, electricity, coal; natural gas, crude petroleum, mining, agriculture, and manufacturing.1. Cartography. 2. Maps. 3 .Atlases. 4. Almanacs. I. MacWarehouse(firm)

II. Title: MacGlobe.

PC Globe, Inc. MacGLobe [computer file] …c1991. (Card 2) Summary: Includes regional maps for the world, Africa, Asia, Australia and Oceania, Europe, North America, South America, Central America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, and 190 country maps. Allows modification of maps by painting countries and regions, displaying cities, and adding map features. Includes statistical data on demography, health, economics, education, electricity, coal; natural gas, crude petroleum, mining, agriculture, and manufacturing.

1. Cartography. 2. Maps. 3. Atlases. 4. Almanacs. I. MacWarehouse (Firm) II. Title. III.Title:MacGlobe.

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