The manual follows the outline so familiar to those of us who have used Olson's manuals over the past years. A discussion of general problems with a particular media is followed in turn by a statement of applicable AACR2R rules, an overview of existing LCRIs, and facsimiles of source material (or transcription of information from the item) followed by a full cataloging record, which includes subject headings and call numbers, both Dewey and LC. The format continues to be effective and reflects a natural style that incorporates Olson's many years of experience cataloging and teaching others to catalog.

In addition to new material, such as the chapter on cartographic materials, there is a general updating and reworking of examples and the addition of many examples for each type of media. These additions provide insight into handling materials that catalogers are likely to be encountering in today's library. We learn more about a Madonna music video that we were likely to want to know, for instance! Catalogers will undoubtedly find the examples of the use of uniform titles helpful. There is a brief discussion of interactive media and the cataloging examples for computer software offer examples of the latest in software problems including interactive media. Though the cataloging of this media is far from settled, Olson's example provides for all the needed information while conforming to basic nonprint cataloging techniques. The section on audiovisual serials shows a practical approach to pesky CD-ROMs.

Nancy Olson has produced another fine manual. She continues her role as a leader and innovator of audiovisual cataloging. This manual will serve many catalogers well for many years to come and I am sure the forth edition will be coming along in a few years just when it is needed most!

Published by: Minnesota Scholarly Press, inc. and Media Marketing Group, P.O. Box 611, DeKalb, IL 60015, ISBN 0-933474-48-2

Reviewed by:
Verna Urbanski
University of North Florida