CIP in Descriptive Cataloging

In general, ignore the information contained in CIP (Cataloging-in-Publication). Do not use CIP data for recording statements of responsibility or series statements because it can change in the final publication.

However, CIP data can be useful when a resource lacks some crucial information, like publication information. The place of publication or publisher are unlikely to change between the time when the CIP data was supplied and resource was published. In such cases, the cataloger may use CIP data and infer publication information from it. Data taken from CIP should be enclosed in square brackets even though CIP information is located in the resource itself.

Example:

Title page (note lack of place of publication)

Н. Г. Устрялов

СКАЗАНИЯ СОВРЕМЕННИКОВ

О ДМИТРИИ САМОЗВАНЦЕ

Литео
2014

Place of publication given in the CIP data on title page verso: