Cantus Database Procedures Manual

Protocols and Guidelines for Creating and Proofreading an Inventory

Third Revised Edition, 2024

Based on The Cantus Database Procedures for Indexers (2002) and The Cantus Algorithm (2000 & 1996)

Principal Compiler and Author: Barbara Swanson, edited by Debra Lacoste; with original work by Lila Collamore

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Refer to the Table of Contents for the topics covered in each part, Tables with sample data-entry, and detailed Appendices for use by both indexers and Cantus editors.  

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Contact debra.lacoste@dal.ca with questions, corrections and suggestions.