149 — Title element level
| Code | Description | History |
|---|---|---|
01
|
Product
The title element refers to an individual product |
+9 |
02
|
Collection level
The title element refers to the top level of a bibliographic collection |
+9 |
03
|
Subcollection
The title element refers to an intermediate level of a bibliographic collection that comprises two or more ‘sub-collections’ |
+9 |
04
|
Content item
modified
The title element refers to a content item within a product, eg a work included in a combined or ‘omnibus’ edition, or a chapter in a book. Generally used only for titles within <ContentItem> (Block 3) |
+10 · ✎44 |
05
|
Master brand
modified
The title element names a multimedia franchise, licensed property or master brand where the use of the brand spans multiple collections and product forms, and possibly multiple imprints and publishers. It need not have a hierarchical relationship with title elements at other levels, or with other master brands. Used only for branded media properties carrying, for example, a children’s character brand or film franchise branding |
+19 · ✎60 |
06
|
Sub-subcollection
The title element refers to an intermediate level of a bibliographic collection that is a subdivision of a sub-collection (a third level of collective identity) |
+27 |
07
|
Universe
The title element names a ‘universe’, where parallel or intersecting narratives spanning multiple works and multiple characters occur in the same consistent fictional setting. It need not have a hierarchical relationship with title elements at other levels, in particular with master brands. Used primarily for comic books, but applicable to other fiction where appropriate |
+65 |