Joint Publications Research Service (JPRS) Collection at UM Libraries

Coverage:
This bibliography is a cumulative guide to JPRS publications issued between 1957 and July 1, 1962 which were reproduced by RMP (Research and Microfilm Publications).

Arrangement:
This bibliography arranges JPRS reports and documents in their order of publication.

Access:
The index directs you to a specific microfilm reel.

For each document, use the geographic location and the preceding table to determine the microfilm reel's call number. The volume and reel number then direct you to the specific microfilm reel within that call number series. Note: some items will have a subject listing (i.e. Poland Press IV) instead of a volume number.

Coverage:
These bibliographies are derived from the Bibliography of Translations on Microfilm (Index I.A). They divide the bibliographies by regions, covering China, International Communist Developments, Mongolia and Indonesia, North Korea, and North Vietnam.

Arrangement:
The regional bibliographies contain a subject index and a list of JPRS documents for that region listed in their order of publication. These bibliographies are separated by call number according to the following geographic locations:

Access:
The main entry in these volumes is the bibliography or publication index. The publication index is organized in the same fashion as the previous index (review the Access section of Index I.A). Additionally, there is a subject index in these bibliographies which will identify all documents in the bibliography pertaining to that subject. To access documents from the subject index, refer to the JPRS number and then locate that number in the publication index, which will then lead you to the correct microfilm reel location.

Coverage:
This index is a facsimile of catalog cards representing titles published by JPRS between 1957 and 1961 which were deposited in the Library of Congress before the documents were made accessible to the public through Research and Microfilms Publications.

Arrangement:
The cards are arranged by JPRS number with title and contents information for each entry.

Access:
Use this index to locate JPRS numbers and then access to the reels can be made from the publication index (Index I.A.). To access a specific document, follow the same instructions listed in the Access section for Index I.A. To access documents from the subject index, refer to the JPRS number and then locate that number in the publication index, which will then lead you to the correct microfilm reel location.

Notes:
Volume 1 of this series of indexes lists early documents which bear the initials of the producing offices of Washington, D.C. or New York. By February or March of 1960, these symbols were discontinued. Volume 1 of this series begins with the first number of the Washington, D.C. series, includes the New York series, and ends with JPRS number 3879. Volume 2 continues JPRS numbering sequence.

Coverage:
This index was published monthly and is divided by the geographical areas and coverage dates indicated in the following table:

Geographic Volumes for RMP Bibliography Indexes, 1962-1970
Location: Gov Docs Reference Stacks, 4th floor of McKeldin Library

Arrangement:
Depending on its date of publication, these bibliographies may contain a(n)

1. Index to microfilm – reels covered in each issue
2. Subject guide – indicating the general classification of each document's geographic location and subject
3. Subject index – identifying documents by subject matter
4. Bibliography (publication index) – listing of publications separated into serials, ad hoc, books, and the Scholastic Book Translation Series
5. Cross reference index – an index showing relationships between documents, their index location, and their microfilm location

For further information about which bibliographies contain each of these features, please read the section on Access.

Access:
This bibliography is accessed differently over four different time periods of publication:

1. Jan 1962 – Dec 1962
2. Jan 1963 – June 1964
3. July 1964 – June 1967
4. July 1967 – 1972

1. Index covering Jan 1962 – Dec 1962

1. Index to the Microfilm – When you have located a JPRS number, the index to the microfilm can be used to determine the reel on which the document appears.
   This section lists:
   • the reels published that month,
   • the range of documents included on the reel, and
   • the page numbers in the bibliography to which the reel corresponds.
2. Bibliography (or publication index) – The bibliography can be used for access to a particular document on the microfilm reel. The bibliography is split into four sections: serials, ad hoc, books, and the Scholastic Book Translation Series. The listing order in the bibliography is the same order in which the documents appear on the microfilm. To access a document, find it in the bibliography and note the JPRS number and bibliography page number. Then, refer to the microfilm index to access the necessary reel. On the microfilm, the beginning of each document has a 3x5 card denoting the JPRS number of the document.

2. Index covering Jan 1963 – June 1964

1. Index to the Microfilm – When you have located a JPRS number, the index to the microfilm can be used to determine the reel on which the document appears.
   This section lists:
   • the reels published that month,
   • the range of documents included on the reel, and
   • the page numbers in the bibliography to which the reel corresponds.
2. Subject Guide – This subject guide classifies documents first by geographic location and then by subject. The subject guide can be used to identify the subject area given to a document.
   A few examples of classification:
   1. E-13 translations on East European trade
   2. A-2 translations on Mongolia
   3. R-22 translations on USSR Communications
3. Bibliography (or publication index) – The bibliography can be used for access to a particular document on the microfilm reel. The bibliography is split into four sections: serials, ad hoc, books, and the Scholastic Book Translation Series. The listing order in the bibliography is the same order in which the documents appear on the microfilm. To access a document, find it in the bibliography and note the JPRS number and bibliography page number. Then, refer to the microfilm index to access the necessary reel. On the microfilm, the beginning of each document has a 3x5 card denoting the JPRS number of the document.
4. Cross Reference Index – For this date range of bibliographies, the cross reference index can be used as a link between a document's JPRS number, its subject classification, and location in the monthly bibliography.
   Items are listed in the cross reference index as follows:

3. Index covering July 1964 – June 1967

1. Index to the Microfilm – When you have located a JPRS number, the index to the microfilm can be used to determine the reel on which the document appears.
   This section lists:
   • the reels published that month,
   • the range of documents included on the reel, and
   • the page numbers in the bibliography to which the reel corresponds.
2. Subject Guide – This subject guide classifies documents first by geographic location and then by subject. The subject guide can be used to identify the subject area given to a document.
   A few examples of classification:
   1. E-13 translations on East European trade
   2. A-2 translations on Mongolia
   3. R-22 translations on USSR Communications
3. Subject Index – This can be used to locate all documents of a similar subject listed in each monthly issue. The index is organized first by geographic location, and then by subject. To locate a document from the subject index, remember the JPRS number, then refer to the cross reference index for the microfilm reel location.
4. Bibliography (or publication index) – The bibliography can be used for access to a particular document on the microfilm reel. The bibliography is split into four sections: serials, ad hoc, books, and the Scholastic Book Translation Series. The listing order in the bibliography is the same order in which the documents appear on the microfilm. To access a document, find it in the bibliography and note the JPRS number and bibliography page number. Then, refer to the microfilm index to access the necessary reel. On the microfilm, the beginning of each document has a 3x5 card denoting the JPRS number of the document.
5. Cross Reference Index – For this date range of bibliographies, the cross reference index can be used as a link between a document's JPRS number, general subject classification, the monthly issue in which the document is listed, and the reel and document order in which the actual item can be located on the microfilm reel.
   Items are listed in the cross reference index as follows

4. Index covering July 1967 – 1972

1. Index to the Microfilm – When you have located a JPRS number, the index to the microfilm can be used to determine the reel on which the document appears.
   This section lists:
   • the reels published that month,
   • the range of documents included on the reel, and
   • the page numbers in the bibliography to which the reel corresponds.
2. Subject Guide – This subject guide classifies the documents first by geographic location and then by subject. The subject guide can be used to identify the subject area given to a document.
   A few examples of classification:
   1. E-13 translations on East European trade
   2. A-2 translations on Mongolia
   3. R-22 translations on USSR Communications
3. Subject Index – This can be used to locate all documents of a similar subject listed in each monthly issue. The index is organized first by geographic location, and then by subject. To locate a document from the subject index, remember the JPRS number, then refer to the cross reference index for the microfilm reel location.
4. Bibliography (or publication index) – The bibliography can be used for access to a particular document on the microfilm reel. The bibliography is split into four sections: serials, ad hoc, books, and the Scholastic Book Translation Series. The listing order in the bibliography is the same order in which the documents appear on the microfilm. To access a document, find it in the bibliography and note the JPRS number and bibliography page number. Then, refer to the microfilm index to access the necessary reel. On the microfilm, the beginning of each document has a 3x5 card denoting the JPRS number of the document.
5. Cross Reference Index – For this date range of bibliographies, the cross reference index can be used as a link between a document's JPRS number, the monthly issue and page number in which the document is listed, and both microfilm reel and microfiche sheet in which the actual item can be located.
   Items are listed in the cross reference index as follows:

Coverage:
This index was published semi-annually as a cumulative index from 1957 – 1970. Many of the entries correspond to the entries listed in the previous indexes and their arrangement is similar.

Arrangement:
The catalog cards are arranged in this index by JPRS number. Titles are indexed in two short sections: serialized items (i.e. periodicals, journals, newspapers, etc.) and nonserialized items (i.e. books, reports, etc.). Within these sections, they are classed geographically – China and Asia, Eastern Europe, the Soviet Union and International Developments.

Access:
This bibliography is accessed differently over four different time periods of publication:

• 1957 – 1964 – because reel numbers are not listed, it is difficult to access JPRS documents from this index until 1965. It is better to use the previously listed indexes.
• 1965, Part 1A thru 1B – there is both a subject index and a cross reference index that is taken from 3. July 1964 – June 1967 of Index II.A (explained in Figure II.B).
• 1965, Part 2A thru 2B – the subject index and cross reference index are taken from 4. July 1967 – 1972 of Index II.A (explained in Figure II.C).
• 1966 – 1970 – microfilm reel numbers and microfiche sheet numbers are listed with each JPRS document in the bibliography.

Coverage:
In 1970, the previous indexes would merge to form the Transdex. This index was published first monthly and followed with a cumulative semi-annual issue. The McKeldin Library collection retained only the semi-annual issues. The index covers all publications from all geographic locations but is not separated geographically in the way as previous indexes.

Arrangement:
This index includes the following:

1. Serial and ad hoc titles index – a listing of all serials and ad hoc (singular materials) indexed in that issue
2. Country index – a listing of countries and related JPRS documents
3. Subject index – an arrangement of major subjects, followed by subcategories, each with a listing of related JPRS documents
4. Publications' index – a listing of each publication with corresponding dates
5. Author index – all authors translated in that issue of the Transdex
6. Bibliographic listing – a complete list of all documents for that issue in JPRS order

Access:
All entries in each different type of index contain a JPRS number. From all indexes, use the JPRS number and refer to the Bibliographic Listing. The bibliography indicates a microfilm reel number and microfiche sheet number. The McKeldin Library collection only holds the microfilm reels covered in this index. Each microfilm reel number contains a country code and then a number. "Microfilm Reel R313" is for the Soviet Union, Reel No. 313. The codes are as follows and correspond to the following call numbers for the reels:

• JPRS-SSA-86-036
• PREX 7.20/2:86-036

In this example, the call number PREX 7.20/2 is the equivalent of the JPRS series code SSA (Sub-Saharan Africa). The remaining numbers are the year (1986) and the document issue number (036). The microfiche are placed in order by their SuDoc numbers, which is the second number listed on each microfiche sheet.

Note: there are large sections missing from the print collection. An inventory of the issues available in print is located in a binder at the Gov Docs Information Desk.

There is a print version of the index available from 1988 – 1996. However, it is published monthly and has no year-end cumulative edition. For the annual cumulative index, refer to the microfiche format of the Transdex Index. In July 1995, the print version of this index retains the name Transdex Index, but the subtitle indicates it as an index to FBIS publications. Despite the title, this index covers JPRS documents until June 1996.

Arrangement:
This index is divided into five sections:

1. Statistics Listing – a list of words and the number of times they appear in the year's publications.
2. Series and Ad Hoc Listing – a listing of the titles issued that year.
3. Bibliographic Listing – a complete list of the year's publications. This listing is in order by JPRS series code. Each document is given a page number, which indicates either the page of microfiche or print on which the document is located.
4. Keyword Listing – this is a listing of words and the documents in which they appear. Unlike a subject index, these words are listed as natural language. If searching for documents using the keyword listing, be sure to look up all possible synonyms and various forms of the word.
5. Personal Names Listing – a list of names and the documents in which they appear. Names are listed exactly as they are written in the document, so when searching for a person, be sure to look up all possible variations of a name.

Until 1981, JPRS documents were created with a JPRS number, as described earlier. At this time, the Superintendent of Documents began classifying documents and giving them SuDoc call numbers. Accordingly, in 1982, the Transdex Index began publishing a Cross Reference Index. This index gives the JPRS title (identical to the titles in the Serials and Ad Hoc Listing), and the corresponding SuDoc call number.

NOTE: While JPRS documents began having SuDoc call numbers in 1981, our collection has them filed by JPRS number through December 1983. After that date, all documents are filed by their given SuDoc call number.

Access:

When locating JPRS in microfiche from the Transdex Index:

When locating JPRS in print from the Transdex Index:
The only necessary information is the JPRS series code and page number. All documents are shelved under the SuDoc call number PREX 7.13:x, where 'x' is the JPRS series code.