CIP Data

What is CIP Data?

"CIP data" in its broadest sense refers to the bibliographic record created by the Library of Congress for a book prior to its publication. Strictly speaking, however, "CIP data" is the bibliographic record that appears printed on the verso of the book's title page. It is an abbreviated version of the machine-readable cataloging (or MARC) record that resides in the Library's database and which is distributed to libraries and book vendors. The full MARC version contains additional information such as codes that indicate the language in which the book is written, the date when the book was cataloged, etc.

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Example of CIP Data in the Book

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Lund, Nick author | Orlando, Asia illustrator.
Title: World without birds / Nick Lund ; illustrated by Asia Orlando.
Description: First US edition. | New York : Workman Publishing,[2025] |
Audience: Ages 10 and up | Audience: Grades 7-9 |
Summary: "Written by an acclaimed journalist associated with the Audubon Society, World Without Birds examines the many factors contributing to this devastating loss and what our planet would look like in birds' absence. Organized by ecosystem, each chapter offers an overview of the birds in that environment, then case studies of both one avian species that has gone extinct and one whose numbers have recovered, balancing honesty and optimism for readers of all ages. The final chapter suggests actions that bird lovers can take to help preserve avian lives and habitats. Filled with gorgeous, colorful pictures, including richly illustrated bird guides for each ecosystem, World Without Birds shares a hidden true story of danger, discovery, and hope"-- Provided by publisher.
Identifiers:2024053395 | ISBN 9781523518029 trade paperback ; alk. paper
Subjects: : LCSH: Birds--Behavior--Climatic factors | Birds--Extinction | Nature--Effect of human beings on--Juvenile literature
Classification: LCC QL698.3 .L86 2025 | DDC 598.15--dc23/eng/20250902
LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2024053395

*The DDC may not be present due to recent policy changes