Revision as of 10:31, 11 April 2010

Introduction

Knitting and crochet pattern pamphlets are not difficult to catalog. By using this overview, a cataloger should be able to examine a pattern pamphlet and identify important details to include in a record. It is a good idea and to list a few extra details about pamphlets in order to improve access to these materials without adding too much extra work. In the end, these details will elucidate to patrons enough information about the pamphlets for them to determine whether it i.

What are pamphlets?

Pamphlets are **smaller** or **shorter** than books. They may be:

• individual sheets
  • (sometimes folded like a brochure)
• a few pages stapled together
  • • booklets** of about 10-30 pages
  • saddle-stitched
  • or perfect bound

They are also identified as **ephemera**, **grey (or gray) literature**, **broadsides**, or **leaflets**.

In the knit/crochet community, **leaflets** are commonly used to describe patterns consisting of single sheets or a few pages stapled together, whereas **pamphlets** or **booklets** usually refer to pattern collections about 10-30 pages in length.

• • Important Note:** Some pamphlets are issued ISBNs (International Book Serial Numbers).