8.A. Preliminary rule

AACR2 1.8A, 6.8A

8.A.1. Punctuation

Developed from ISBD (NBM) Area 8, Punctuation pattern Precede this area by a full stop, space, dash, space or start a new paragraph (. - ).
Precede each repetition of this area by a full stop, space, dash, space (. - ).
Precede terms of availability by a space, colon, space ( : ).
Enclose a qualification to the number or terms of availability in parentheses (()).

8.A.2. Sources of information
AACR2 1.8A2 Take information recorded in this area from any appropriate source.