Extent of Text (Manifestation)

Core 3.4.5: CoreIf
- core for single-part resources; but only core for a multi-part resource if it is complete or if final extent is known
Scope 3.4.5.1
Source 3.4.5.2: EPbRI; Any
Data entry 3.4.1.3: Recorded as instructed
Function Ch. 3: Carr
Entity: Manifestation

MARC-Bib: 300a (Extent)

Check the 'Source' instruction to be sure that you are looking at the correct source(s) of information on the resource
If data on the resource and data as the element in the record are:
- PoR/PaE–check the Data Entry instructions:
  - data for this element must be Recorded as instructed: make sure the data is recorded as instructed
- PoR/AaE–check the Core instructions:
  - data for this element is CoreIf:
    - it is ok if the element is missing as long as the related element is present
    - but if the related, core element is also missing, and cannot be added, then add this element
    - also consider adding this element if it helps to explain 'supplied' data in the related, core element
- AoR/PaE–check the Source instructions again:
  - since the Source for this element is or includes 'Any', accept the data, but only if it seems applicable
- AoR/AaE–go to the next element:
  - but be sure to check the resource carefully, if the data for the element is Core, or if the data is important for differentiating the resource from a similar resource
Check below, for any useful Notes

General Notes:

for resources that are: cartographic, notated music, still images, text, and three-dimensional forms, remember to use only the official terms, without abbreviations
for all other resources, you are encouraged to use the Carrier Type terms (3.4.1.3) but are allowed to use “a term in common usage” (3.4.1.3 Alternative)

For books:

generally, think “how many volumes; if only one volume, how many pages”
if counting unnumbered pages, leaves, plates, etc., use the term 'unnumbered', e.g., 34 unnumbered pages