FIU Libraries Cataloging

Books accompanied by CDs, CD-ROMs, DVDs or computer disks

Policy:

Catalog the book (if it is clearly the dominant item) for the appropriate collection.

1. Bibliographic Record: Title is to be cataloged as any other print material, but with an addition to the physical description (300) field to indicate the existence of the disk:
   
   e.g. + |e 1 computer disk (5 1/4 in.)
   e.g. + |e 1 computer disk (3 1/2 in.)
   e.g. + |e 1 CD-ROM
   e.g. + |e 2 sound discs (digital ; 4 3/4 in.)
   e.g. + |e 1 CD-ROM + 1 study guide (457 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.)
   e.g. + |e 1 videodisc (sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.)
   
   
2. Check or add a 538 system requirements note. You can usually find information about the system requirements on the cover of the book or on the introductory matter.