A talk on the description of machine-readable catalogue of the classifications of contents of university journals

Concerning the description of the editions of university journals with MARC, some people think that it can be affiliated to item of catalog, while others argue that it belongs to the item of edition. As opinions vary, no unanimous conclusion can be drawn. The author holds that the description of the classifications of contents of university journals with MARC should be affiliated to the item of catalog. The describing personnel should pay special attention to the common and complex features of university journals and the variation of the editions of university journals. Different methods can be used in different situations.