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Cartographic Materials

Now available, Cartographic Materials, 2004 Update. This update reflects current AACR2 terminology and additional forms of cartographic materials.

What?s new in the 2004 Update?

New and updated rules in full concordance with AACR2 2003 and 2004 updates
Rule revisions for appendix A and K
"Type and extent of resource" in area 3 for electronic materials eliminated
Includes area 5 rules for remote access electronic materials
Revised format for all appendixes
A complete and fully revised index
New pages to reflect the merger of the National Library of Canada and National Archives of Canada
A checklist of new updates

Available in loose-leaf format, with 8.5" X 11" pages to allow for integration with the original text, the 2004 Update is the essential companion to Cartographic Materials.

Paraphrased from ALA sales copy.

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