Notes for Music Catalogers is divided into two parts, treating scores and sound recordings separately. The book is organized following the same familiar pattern as the rule numbers in AACR2. Both parts provide a variety of examples, especially in areas such as medium of performance, statements of responsibility and contents notes. All examples are numbered, and a keyword index at the end of the volume gathers various examples for that topic.

Example categories are subdivided by headings and subheadings. The specific note being emphasized is in bold type and easily apparent. Before each heading, the AACR2 rule itself is stated and corresponding Library of Congress Rule Interpretations and Music Cataloging Decisions are included as appropriate. One especially helpful feature is that notes are given with correct punctuation and spacing.

Examples are not complete bibliographic records and in some instances it would be useful to have the complete bibliographic record. Usually, all the notes for a title are included and this gives additional helpful examples. The book focuses solely on providing examples, so little of Hartsock's personal advice and experience relative to making notes is offered. This book was published before the implementation of format integration so it does not include examples incorporating these changes.

Notes for Music Catalogers will prove useful to both the frequent and infrequent music cataloger who struggles with the best way to give useful information in a music bibliographic record. This book's extensive examples will meet the needs of most music catalogers.

Published in 1994 by: Soldier Creek Press, Lake Crystal, Minn. (xvii, 355 p.) ISBN 0-936996-63-3. $50.00 pbk.

Reviewed by Margaret Kaus
University of North Florida