Local Note Structure
When a note refers to a specific copy (even if only one copy is held), begin with “American University copy” or something more specific as necessary, followed by a colon.
Examples:
- American University copy: signed by the author.
- American University Special Collections copy: no. 951 of 1000 registered and numbered sets.
- One American University copy (non-retention): inscribed by the author.
Local notes
Use 590 unless a more specific field is available. List of local fields available here.
Some examples of local notes that should be in a 590
- Signed/inscribed copies
- Honors capstone pilot project
- Numbered copy of a limited run
- Microform notes
- Errata
- Student Success Collection
- V. 4 from 1969 reprint
- AU faculty author.
