Training Module for Series Verification at UM Libraries
Introduction
In this training module, ACT (Authorities Coordinating Team) intends to teach: where to find the chief sources of information for series in publications, how to interpret and apply the information in a series authority record (SAR), how to interpret and apply information found on series cards in the Master File, and how to treat the series based on the College Park PAC and the series authority record(s). When you encounter highlighted words or phrases in this module, they are links to the definition of that word or phrase in the glossary. Links are also made to examples when appropriate. Due to problems with some of the links in newer versions of Netscape Navigator, we recommend that you use Microsoft Internet Explorer to view this module.
We have arranged the Module in four sections and an appendix. Section I is a basic discussion of
the definition of series, why series are important access points for catalog users, and the
different kinds of series we encounter. Section II discusses UM series policies. Section III
is a step-by-step guide through College Park series procedures. Section IV discusses exceptions
to the rules and special situations. The appendix includes a glossary of terms, abbreviations,
phrases, and acronyms useful for authority work at UM; Master File series card examples; NAF
(National Authority File) series codes; NAF series treatment chart; more information about
analyzed series, etc. We hope this will serve as a reference source to refer to as well as a
training tool.
