Version, Volume, & Issue

This section is for those sources whose Title and Container may allude to more than one referent, either because there are different editions of said source, or because the source is split up into different physical entities because of size or because it was published serially, or over time.

Version

The VERSION, or EDITION, of a source is considered when the source has copies that may be different between themselves. Examples of instances where it is relevant to note the edition are:

• Books or other texts where the content has been changed, revised, or abridged.
• Textbooks
• A special edition of a printed text which has not been explicitly noted in the title.
• Online editions of a written text
• Film or Television where there are more than one versions of the finished product, such as a Director's Cut or a syndicated version.
• A musical remix (when it is not already part of the song name).

Editions in MLA-8 format are often abbreviated to Ed.

Volume

A Volume is considered when a source is split into multiple parts of one collection, or of multiple collections. Examples of instances where it is relevant to include a Volume are:

• A novel, anthology collection, or non-fiction work split into distinct physical parts, or books, but which all fall under the same title.
• A reference collection, such as a dictionary, or encyclopedia, split into separate books
• A Periodical, such as a magazine or newspaper, that has split their numbering system into a series of collections. This is separate from the Date of Publication.
• A comic book run or collection.
• In television or internet series, a Season (or Series in the UK)
• A musical anthology collection

Volumes in MLA-8 format are often abbreviated to Vol. Television series or seasons are labeled in full.

Issue

An Issue is considered when a source is part of a single volume of a larger collection. Examples of instances where it is relevant to include an Issue are:

• A periodical to indicate which installment of a collection or volume one is using.
• The installment of a comic book within a collection.
• In television and internet series, the episode within the season.

Issues in MLA-8 format are often abbreviated to No. or Ep.