What's in a Book Record?

Here is an example of the information usually found in a book record from a library catalog. The way the information is displayed will vary, but the basic information needed to cite the book should be included in every library catalog record.

Name of the catalog you are searching
Database: Fenway Libraries Online
The information you need to cite this book
Author: Schirrmacher, Robert, 1946-
Title: Art and creative development for young children
Edition: 4th ed.
Publisher: Albany, NY: Delmar Thomson Learning, c2002.
Words that describe the subjects in the book; they may help you find more books or give you ideas for different keywords to search
Subject Heading(s): Art -- Study and teaching (Early childhood) -- United States

Creative ability -- United States

Child development -- United States

Creative activities and seat work

Curriculum planning -- United States
The Library that owns the book, where the book is located, and whether it is checked out.
Location: Lesley Main Stacks
Call Number: LB1139.5.A.78 S35 2002
Database: Fenway Libraries Online
Number of Items: 1
Status: Available
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