Application Decisions: Examples

Chronological DCRB for pre-1820 imprints
AACR2 for imprints dated 1820 & after

Geographical DCRB for Pennsylvania imprints
DCRB Core for remainder of collection

Topical DCRB for medical books
AACR2 for remainder of collection

Item-by-item Cataloger or curator decides

Combination DCRB Core for pre-1860 imprints
Cataloger's choice for remainder of collection