Which term refers to a title that differs from the main title, such as a cover title, used for search purposes?

Which term refers to a title that differs from the main title, such as a cover title, used for search purposes?

• A. Variant Title
• B. Main Title
• C. Uniform Title
• D. Title Proper

Answer: (A)

Variant title refers to an alternate form of the title that differs from the main title, such as the cover title, and is included in catalog records to aid search and discovery. Patrons may know the work by the cover title or a subtitle, so including this variant helps them find the item even if the main title doesn’t match what they typed. The main title is the primary, standard title used to identify the work. A uniform title is a standardized form used to group related works (like different editions or translations) under one heading. The title proper is the exact title as it appears on the item, including punctuation and capitalization.

Variant title refers to an alternate form of the title that differs from the main title, such as the cover title, and is included in catalog records to aid search and discovery. Patrons may know the work by the cover title or a subtitle, so including this variant helps them find the item even if the main title doesn’t match what they typed. The main title is the primary, standard title used to identify the work. A uniform title is a standardized form used to group related works (like different editions or translations) under one heading. The title proper is the exact title as it appears on the item, including punctuation and capitalization.