PCC Resources for
As the Cooperative Serials Program of the PCC, CONSER is an authoritative source for bibliographic records, documentation, and training materials for serials cataloging. CONSER members work together in an atmosphere of collegiality and trust to promulgate standards related to serials and are a voice for serials in the library community.
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CONSER BIBFRAME Task Group
Documentation & Updates
- CONSER Standard Record (CSR) RDA Metadata Application Profile (Jan. 21, 2020) (PDF, 225 KB)
- CONSER Cataloging Manual (CCM) Links to modules revised for RDA and links to earlier AACR2-based updates.
- CONSER Editing Guide (CEG)
- MARC 588 Field (January 17, 2020) (Word, 119KB)
- PCC Guidelines for Minimally Punctuated MARC Bibliographic Records (optional practice, effective January 2020) [Word; 31 KB], Training [PPT; 130 KB] (rev. Dec. 2020), FAQ (external link)
View more CONSER documentation & updates
Training
- SCCTP Training Materials
- Guidelines for Sponsors
- CONSER Webinars RDA Bridge Training Sessions, field 588, etc.
Learn more about CONSER training
CONSER Resources & Forms
CONSER Contacts, webinars, and more.
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