CCM13.5. Issuing bodies notes (Field 550)

13.5.1. When to give (AACR2 12.7B7)
This is not required for core level cataloging.
In general, give an issuing bodies note to cite a corporate body that is not already mentioned in the body of the entry for which an added entry is desired (see CEG for a complete list and examples). Included are earlier or later issuing bodies, changes in the name of the issuing body, or a note that a serial is the official organ of an organization when the organization is not mentioned on the chief source. Notes citing corporate bodies whose sole function is that of publishing are tagged 500.
13.5.2. When not to give an issuing bodies note
Do not make a note for the following:
• To account for variant forms of the name appearing on the piece (these will be included in the name authority record)
• Sponsors of conferences that are unlikely to remain the same from year to year. Frequently sponsors function merely as funders or local arrangers of the conference and make no contribution to the contents of the publication. Limit notes for sponsors to bodies that are truly responsible for the conference on an ongoing basis, such as the IEEE Computer Society.
• A change in the corporate hierarchy that does not result in a change of the name as established in the name authority file (i.e., an intervening body omitted from the established heading changes its name). This will also be included in the name authority record.
13.5.3. Form of the note
Generally, give the corporate body in the note as it appears on the piece; it need not be given as it is established in the name authority file.
245 00 $a Produce statistics / $c Central Statistical Bureau. {made up example}
260 ## $a Nairobi, Kenya : $b Central Statistical Bureau, $c 1988-
362 0# $a 1987-
550 ## $a Issued by: Central Statistical Office, 1991-
The issuing bodies note can become lengthy and hard to read when there have been several changes, particularly those involving government bodies with hierarchies. For this reason, try to be as brief as possible. For example, include introductory words only at the beginning of the note. In the following example it is not necessary to repeat the entire hierarchy the second time around.
550 ## $a Issued by: Dept. of Fish and Game, Division of Fisheries, Research Branch, 1989-1990; the Division's Research and Analysis Branch, 1991-
not
550 ## $a Issued by: Dept. of Fish and Game, Division of Fisheries, Research Branch, 1989-1990; issued by: Dept. of Fish and Game, Division of Fisheries, Research and Analysis Branch, 1991-