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Perhaps we need a firmer statement in the LCRI as to when to consider
something a reproduction and when not to?  And maybe an "in case of
doubt"
rule?

Adam
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Adam-- I'm not sure it's possible to make any "firmer" statement than
what is already in the footnote in LCRI 1.11A (my colleagues still tease
me about the the longest footnote in LCRIs), but feel free to offer
wording.  Some of the examples you give seem to be "simultaneous"
publications (albeit that the print copies may be held up slightly due
to production/distribution processes), which are specifically exluded
from this RI as mentioned in the footnote.  Also, as you can see, the
"in case of doubt" clause is already present.
Dave

Footnote 1 from LCRI 1.11A: "A reproduction is a manifestation that
replicates an item (or a group of items) or another manifestation (e.g.,
a reprint with no changes)  that is intended to function as a
substitute.  The reproduction may be in a different physical format from
the original.  Reproduction is generally  a mechanical rather than an
intellectual process.  The physical characteristics of the reproduction
such as color, image resolution, or sound fidelity are influenced by the
particular process used to create it, and therefore may differ from
those of the original.  Reproductions are usually made for such reasons
as the original's limited availability, remote location, poor condition,
high cost, or restricted utility.
        Cataloger judgment will be required to distinguish electronic
reproductions from electronic republications or simultaneous publication
in analog and digital form (only reproductions are covered by this
LCRI).  For example, an electronic reproduction produced using scanning
techniques that results in a facsimile reproduction  may be easily
identified as a reproduction.  Other non-facsimile electronic
reproductions may also be considered under this LCRI when they purport
to be a reproduction of the original and can serve as a surrogate for
the original.  Other cataloging agencies choosing to follow this LCRI
may need to develop their own criteria for distinguishing reproductions
from manifestations judged not to be reproductions.  In cases of doubt,
or in cases where there is inadequate information about the original on
which  to base a description,  do not consider the electronic
manifestation to be a reproduction."