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